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
The Skydio 2 Dock Aims to Make Fully Autonomous Workflows a Reality
Earlier this month the highly anticipated Skydio 2 landed, revamping the original R1 and sending a clear message to hobbyist drone pilots and professionals: You don't have to fly with DJI. Aside from all the bells and whistles of the new release - which include (still) unmatched computer vision, an improved camera, longer flight time, a crash guarantee, and a cheaper opening … [Read more...] about The Skydio 2 Dock Aims to Make Fully Autonomous Workflows a Reality
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
DJI Releases Sleek New Kit for Drone Developers
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, unveiled a major upgrade in its software development toolkit last week during the Chinese company’s AirWorks conference in San Francisco. In a press release, company officials said its new software enhancements will allow developers to build on each other’s work via DJI’s Mobile and Onboard Software Development Kit … [Read more...] about DJI Releases Sleek New Kit for Drone Developers
