Aerospace giant Boeing will act as the lead donor in an $18 million project allowing MIT to construct a new, updated wind tunnel. The replacement of the 79-year-old Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel with a new facility will be "the largest and most advanced academic wind tunnel in the United States," says an MIT announcement. The new facility will be operated by the MIT … [Read more...] about Boeing and MIT Build New Wind Tunnel for Drones and Other Aerospace Ideas
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Crash Your Drone Without Breaking a Thing: SynCity Helps Drive New AI Technology
The testing and training in the field that's required to ensure that new drone AI technology is safe and effective is a major barrier to entry - and a major expense. It's a problem that big data company CVEDIA is solving with a solution they call SynCity. AI and drones have been a hot combination in recent months, as the commercial applications for artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about Crash Your Drone Without Breaking a Thing: SynCity Helps Drive New AI Technology
Microsoft Tests Drone AI in Nevada, Teaching a Drone to Fly Like a Bird
Software giant Microsoft has partnered with the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) to test Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in a Microsoft sailplane. The 16 ½ -foot, 12 ½- pound sailplane used AI to stay in the air without a motor. The sailplane mimics the way that birds fly, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Tests Drone AI in Nevada, Teaching a Drone to Fly Like a Bird
The Top 3 Drone Friendly States May Surprise You
What are the top drone friendly states for new drone industry? While it’s clear that some states have been focused on drone regulation to keep the industry out of their skies, others have been out in front of the curve, actively putting programs in place to attract new drone business. With innovative financial incentives, some of the best educational resources in the country, … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Drone Friendly States May Surprise You
