Why advanced AI is required for next generation drones

C. Bateman
MetaVista Corporation, Texas, United States

Keywords: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Drones

Seven years after setting the world record for the longest multi-copter drone flight—a record that still stands—MetaVista is preparing to surpass it once again with its next-generation liquid hydrogen-powered drone, set to launch in early 2025. While the drone's cutting-edge design is groundbreaking, it's the integration of advanced AI that promises to redefine the future of unmanned aerial systems. These drones, capable of flying for more than 18 hours with full situational awareness and no reliance on GPS or human intervention, will revolutionize surveillance, monitoring, search and rescue, and defense operations.