The Drone Racing League (DRL) has unveiled RacerAI, an autonomous (and slightly disconcerting) racing drone. RacerAI is the first autonomous drone designed to take on and defeat human pilots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Afd6zeowk&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=b686fd4b0c&mc_eid=97b8a28090 The drone is set to be the hardware that gives life to DRL’s inaugural … [Read more...] about DRL’s RacerAI Drone is Here to Push Boundaries and Take on Human Pilots
Lockheed Martin
The Unmanned Lifestyle: How Drones May Change the World
It's Day 2 of AUVSI's Xponential Conference in Denver, and at today's keynote address industry leaders went big: talking about questions of how drones may totally change the world as we know it. (For the better, mostly.) "The age of AI, digital connectivity, automation and intelligent machines has arrived. Even though the “Jetson lifestyle” isn’t upon us just yet, … [Read more...] about The Unmanned Lifestyle: How Drones May Change the World
Lockheed Martin Unveils Impressive Drone Control System in Dubai
One of the world’s largest defense/aerospace conglomerates is making real-time, integrated air control of multiple drones a reality. At the recent Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, Lockheed Martin announced the launch of VCSi, a software solution that allows multiple users to simultaneously control dozens of drones during a range of surveillance and … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Unveils Impressive Drone Control System in Dubai
New Report Predicts Small Drones Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2020
A new report published by MarketsandMarkets Research predicts that the global small drones market will exceed $10 Billion by 2020, with nano drones leading the way in the segment. The report predicts that security and law enforcement will be the largest verticals in the market, followed by agriculture and drone delivery. "The global small drones market is projected to grow … [Read more...] about New Report Predicts Small Drones Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2020
Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
One of the largest defense companies in the world has just tested a game-changing laser that can easily fry rogue drones in midair. Lockheed Martin released a test video yesterday showcasing its 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system splashing five fixed-wing Outlaw drones at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. In … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
