An environmental organization in England is using drones and artificial intelligence to help measure plastic waste on the world's beaches. In the last 10 years, there has been a 250% increase of plastics washing up on the world's beaches. Of the millions of tons that are dumped in our oceans each year, we can only account for around 1%. The rest - yes, that's 99% of millions … [Read more...] about Conservation: Using Drones to Stem The Plastic Tide
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Autonomous Racing Drones Showcase Computer Vision Developments
In the past couple of years drone racing has taken off. Pilots that were flying for fun on makeshift tracks in their spare time are suddenly travelling the world on professional contracts. Racing organizations like DRL are signing multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals with some of the biggest names in business. The sport has captured imaginations because of the way it … [Read more...] about Autonomous Racing Drones Showcase Computer Vision Developments
Using Drones and AI For Automated Crowd Surveillance
Artificial intelligence is amazing in all of its guises, whether that's a DJI drone using computer vision to stop short of a collision or an Intel-powered UAV using machine learning to identify whales. There are plenty of applications combining AI and drones that are changing lives and industries for the better. However, when developing software, algorithms and machines … [Read more...] about Using Drones and AI For Automated Crowd Surveillance
DJI and Microsoft Partner To Take AI To The Sky
Microsoft and DJI are teaming up to combine the former's AI and machine learning technology with the latter's industry-leading hardware. The partnership will see DJI launch a new software development kit for Windows and select Microsoft Azure as its cloud computing partner. With that in place, DJI drones could soon be used by commercial pilots in a range of industries … [Read more...] about DJI and Microsoft Partner To Take AI To The Sky
Drones and AI: Neurala Named in CB Insights’ AI 100 List
Boston-based deep learning neural networks company Neurala has been included in CB Insights’ Artificial Intelligence 100 list, a ranking of the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world. “This is a fitting end to a big year for Neurala, and it is an honor to be included in this prestigious list,” said Massimiliano “Max” Versace, co-founder and … [Read more...] about Drones and AI: Neurala Named in CB Insights’ AI 100 List
