This isn't the first time an algorithm from University of Zurich has bested human fliers.

AI Pilot Outperforms Professional Drone Racers in Competition

Sanjay PatilSeptember 1, 23AI, Drone, Sports

An AI system has once again demonstrated its superiority over human trainers, raising concerns about our species’ ability to survive future robot uprisings. Researchers from the University of Zurich, in collaboration with Intel, recently tested their AI piloting system called “Swift” against three world champion drone racers. Surprisingly, none of the racers were able to surpass its fastest time, indicating the remarkable capabilities of the AI. Swift is the culmination of years of artificial intelligence and machine learning research at the University of Zurich. In 2021, the team pitted an…

The XQ-58A Valkyrie is expected cost $3 million apiece.

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Air Force Requests $6 Billion for AI-Powered Drone Fleet

Nitin MisraAugust 30, 23AI, Drone

The F-22 and F-35, two highly advanced and capable military machines, are among America’s most powerful weapons. However, they come with a hefty price tag of $143 million and $75 million respectively. In light of China’s increasing conventional weapon procurement efforts, the Pentagon has unveiled a program aimed at bolstering America’s drone production capabilities. As part of this initiative, the United States Air Force has requested nearly $6 billion in federal funding over the next five years to develop a fleet of XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aircraft, each costing a relatively…

Verizon's presentation is part of a larger campaign to get consumers and businesses to embrace 5G (REUTERS)

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Verizon Partners With UPS To Deliver Packages With 5G Drones

Febin MathewJanuary 12, 21Amazon web services, CES 2021, Drone, UPS, Verizon

The company is working with United Parcel Service Inc. to test the use of 5G drones to deliver packages to a Florida retirement community, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said at the event. Joined by NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders and Commissioner Roger Goodell, Vestberg also said Verizon will equip 28 stadiums with 5G this year. Wireless technology will give fans additional camera angles and provide teams with communications services on the sidelines. Verizon’s presentation is part of a larger campaign to get consumers and businesses to embrace 5G,…

Drones made from bio-composite material have a higher strength to weight ratio than those made from synthetic fibers.

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Scientists turn pineapple leaves into drone parts

Adriana MaraisJanuary 6, 21Drone

Nowadays, drones are used in a wide variety of fields. From scientific research to monitoring and filming to delivering product to parties, these devices are in use almost everywhere today. Now Malaysian scientists have found a way to make these drones even smarter. Malaysian researchers have developed a technique that turns discarded pineapple leaves into a material that can be used to make drone frames. According to a Reuters report, the project led by Professor Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan of the University of Putra in Malaysia, located 65 km from…