Back in 2018, IT consultancy and mobile app development specialists RIIS showed how, with a little help from Google's machine learning platform, TensorFlow, a DJI drone could be used to count the number of sheep in a field in real-time. At the time it was an interesting, albeit niche glimpse into how drones and AI could work together to carry out relatively mundane … [Read more...] about Parrot and RIIS Partner to Develop AI Applications
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Parrot and Kittyhawk Partner on ANAFI SDK Program
Parrot, Europe's leading drone manufacturer, has launched a new SDK Partner program with a view to ramping up the enterprise use of its ANAFI and ANAFI Thermal drones. The program aims to help organizations and startups create new applications to work with Parrot's hardware platforms. Parrot’s current SDK program opens the door for developers to create their own iOS and … [Read more...] about Parrot and Kittyhawk Partner on ANAFI SDK Program
Parrot Launches FPV Version of the ANAFI
French drone manufacturer Parrot is getting on the First-Person-View bandwagon with the launch of the ANAFI FPV, a package that includes the ANAFI drone and a pair of FPV goggles. The move comes a matter of weeks after DJI launched a bundle of drone racing gear. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil a drone to go alongside the tech in the not too distant … [Read more...] about Parrot Launches FPV Version of the ANAFI
Drones Over Champs-Elysées: Op-Ed by Former Parrot CMO, Nicolas Halftermeyer
An amazing array of drones of all kinds were present at this year's Bastille Day celebration in France. The July 14th parade along the Champs-Elysées is a major highlight of the celebrations - and drones, drone defenses, and autonomous rovers were all there. The following is a guest post by former Parrot CMO and high tech marketing influencer Nicolas … [Read more...] about Drones Over Champs-Elysées: Op-Ed by Former Parrot CMO, Nicolas Halftermeyer
Parrot to Step Away From Toy Drone Market
In a move that's been coming since a worrying earnings report late last year, Parrot has confirmed that its toy drones - the Mambo, Bebop and Swing - are being discontinued. These drones are entry-level devices, mostly aimed at children as a cheap and accessible introduction to flying. In an earnings report last year that came alongside another round of job cuts and staff … [Read more...] about Parrot to Step Away From Toy Drone Market
