unmanned aerial vehicles
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‘That Was Insane!’ AI Quadcopter Dethrones Top Human Drone Racers
Well, chalk another victory up for the machines. After successfully beating humans in Chess, Go, and a variety of video games, AI has now beaten humanity’s best drone racers. Three world champion drone pilots were recently defeated in a competition by an autonomous, artificial-intelligence-powered drone called Swift. The AI-equipped drone, developed by researchers at the…
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Drone Maker DJI Becomes First Chinese Company to Stop Selling in Russia
DJI, the world’s largest hobby drone maker, will stop selling drones in Russia and Ukraine over concerns “about the reported military use of its products,” according to the company. The move will come as a surprise to many, if only because China, where DJI is based, is an ally of Russia.
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Alphabet’s Commercial Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas
Coming to a city near you: the low-frequency buzz of a robot flying over your head. Yes, a bevy of companies appear poised to realise their long-held dream of filling America’s cityscapes with the sight of product-clutching drone armadas.
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The DJI Mavic 3 Looks Like the New Enthusiast Drone to Beat
DJI’s Mavic drones have become the leading choice for aerial photography enthusiasts, and with the Mavic 3, DJI is upgrading nearly every aspect of its newest high-end drone.