Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, recently held a drone race. While the twisting obstacle course was typical for a difficult race -the competitors were anything but typical. Three racing drones controlled by artificial intelligence (A.I.) were pitted against a racing drone flown by expert professional pilot Ken Loo. Loo won, on speed … [Read more...] about NASA Shows AI Can’t Out Race an Expert Drone Pilot – Yet
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California utility tests drones for remote monitoring, methane leak detection
San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company said they are testing drones to enhance the safety and reliability of their electric and gas service. One of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States, company officials said they are conducting two separate testing programs: one to explore the feasibility of using drones to monitor … [Read more...] about California utility tests drones for remote monitoring, methane leak detection