Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science are developing AI drones able to “learn” from challenges in the field. Artem Molchanov, Tao Chen, Wolfgang Honig, James A. Preiss, Nora Ayanian and Gaurav Sukhatme authored a paper addressing how to train quadcopters to be more resilient and robust against disruptions. “Currently, the … [Read more...] about Research Project Toughens Up Autonomous Drones
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TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
During spring and summer supercell thunderstorms roam through the central United States, bringing with them lightning, huge hailstones and dangerously high winds. Some develop tornadoes, and a collective of atmospheric scientists led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using drones to better understand why. The TORUS research project (Targeted Observation by Radars … [Read more...] about TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
Airbus - one of several players in the race to make Urban Air Mobility (UAM) a reality - has delved into how open the public is to the idea of getting from A to B using unmanned aircraft. The report can be read in full, here. The study's headlines are fairly positive. The researchers put questions to respondents in four locations around the world: Los Angeles, Mexico … [Read more...] about Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
Drones are increasingly being adopted by public safety teams and first responders. A study out this week from DJI, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and Irish research firm Black Channel, shows why that trend is set to continue. And research like this is important. You'll struggle to find an emergency service anywhere in the world - particularly in the sphere … [Read more...] about DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
UK University Plans ‘Experimentation Corridor’ to Integrate Drones with Manned Aircraft
Researchers and drone industry veterans in the UK are coming together to create a National Beyond Visual Line of Sight Experimentation Corridor (NBEC) in the skies above Bedfordshire, England. As part of the project, drones will be able to fly in the same airspace as manned aircraft. The plans were announced by Blue Bear Systems Research and Cranfield University, an … [Read more...] about UK University Plans ‘Experimentation Corridor’ to Integrate Drones with Manned Aircraft
