Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) have developed an AI simulation platform that allows users to design and iterate hybrid drones in a matter of hours. Hybrid drones offer an interesting and potentially highly capable blend of aviation approaches. A hybrid drone can switch between flying like a fixed-wing aircraft and hovering like … [Read more...] about Anyone Can Design a Hybrid Drone With MIT CSAIL’s AI Platform
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New Developer Platform Could Make Skydio R1 The Go-To Commercial Drone
When Skydio launched the long-awaited R1 in February, it was clear that we were dealing with something special. The Skydio team had set out to build a drone that could build a picture of its environment and fly as intelligently as a human pilot as a result. And they appear to have succeeded; an amazing technological feat. Our reservations instead revolved around three … [Read more...] about New Developer Platform Could Make Skydio R1 The Go-To Commercial Drone
Drone Racing League Releases Drone Flight & Racing Simulator
Want to race drone without damaging anything? You can. And if you are good enough you might qualify to compete in the 2018 DRL Allianz World Championship. The Drone Racing League (DRL) today launched the DRL Simulator, the world’s most realistic drone flight and racing simulator, and introduced the 2018 Swatch DRL Tryouts to find the next great drone pilot. Aspiring pilots … [Read more...] about Drone Racing League Releases Drone Flight & Racing Simulator
What Can We Expect From DRL in 2017?
As 2017 gets underway, many drone racing fans will be wondering what the future holds for the self-proclaimed 'sport of the future'. 2016 will go down as the year that DRL helped guide drone racing toward the mainstream. The next twelve months will define whether it establishes itself there or fades into the background. Here is some of the biggest drone racing news and event … [Read more...] about What Can We Expect From DRL in 2017?
The Best Apps for Your Phantom Drone
So you've got your hands on a Phantom drone from DJI. Whether it's one of the latest to hit the shelves or an older model, making the most of your new gadget might need you to search a little wider than the manufacturer's own apps. Sure, DJI Go is pretty comprehensive and makes our list, but there's much more out there if you're willing to look. Here are our best apps for your … [Read more...] about The Best Apps for Your Phantom Drone
