Gadgets
AI Drones: Smart Tracking and Obstacle Avoidance Explained
How onboard vision and sensors make new consumer drones easier and safer to fly.
· 3 min read
Key takeaways
- Vision processing enables subject tracking.
- Sensors help avoid obstacles.
- Always fly within local rules.
Smart tracking
Drones identify a subject and keep it framed automatically.
Safety features
GPS return-to-home and stable hover make first flights easy.
DIY sensing
Builders add LiDAR modules for distance awareness.
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