Exploring AI Drone Merge for Limitless Possibilities

The ability to integrate AI algorithms with sensor technologies on a drone allows these devices to map

While the IT industry is focused on how AI might improve its services, drones are one type of hardware that can benefit from this technology. The picture of an autonomous flying aircraft inspires several applications. Interestingly, this concept is being investigated for military uses, with a joint US-UK autonomous experiment held last month. Besides AI-powered drone swarms for the military, several other industries may profit from hovering automation. Dhairya Bhatt, an engineer at Zenadrone in Canada, spoke to SiliconRepublic.com on the industries that automated drones can best serve. 

 Industries becoming self-sufficient: Agriculture is one of the primary industries Zenadrone targets with its AI drones. According to Bhatt, combining AI algorithms with sensor technologies on a drone allows these devices to map and monitor fields for multiple metrics such as agricultural productivity, underperforming regions, and crop disease detection. Drones in agriculture have been in development in Ireland for some time. Last year, the European Space Agency (ESA) granted Irish agritech start-up ProvEye €225,000 in funding to build a grassland management platform utilizing a combination of drones, satellites, and Artificial Intelligence.

Last year, a group of Irish scientists tried a mix of dairy drones and AI to help farmers pick where their cows should graze to aid labor-intensive pasture management. Zenadrone announced plans to employ in Ireland in 2021 as part of its efforts to deliver drone technology to Irish farmers. Last year, the firm's CEO spoke with SiliconRepublic.com about how this technology may be used to simplify working farmers' lives. 

 The difficulties: While the usage of drones is increasing in Ireland, these devices have previously produced issues. These airborne vehicles have been linked to public security threats, such as falling drones and airport interruptions. Bhatt said he handles regulatory issues on Zenadrone's behalf with the Irish Aviation Authority. He stated there are now specific criteria for deploying autonomous drones in Ireland. 

One crucial condition is that these drones must be accompanied by a remote operator who can take control of the AI-powered drone at any time in an emergency. To that end, Bhatt stated that automated drones might still create new employment in areas where they are deployed since operators would still be required to supervise automated fleets of drones while they are in operation. 

 Drones are becoming more popular: Despite the industry's ongoing issues, drones are becoming increasingly widespread in Ireland, with numerous businesses vying for a piece of the pie. Drone delivery initiatives have been tested in places like Galway and Dublin to minimize the present expenses connected with these machines while addressing public concerns about privacy and safety