Drones Equipped With Computer Vision (CV) and Machine Learning (ML) Will Be at the Forefront of Many Industry Breakthroughs

Abstract

CV and ML-enabled drones with capabilities such as autonomous navigation, object recognition in real time, weather monitoring etc. are transforming industries today. This chapter discusses the incorporation of edge computing for real-time processing, scalable and powerful AI models, and learning-based optimization. This showcases promising developments in autonomous and swarm technologies while addressing challenges like energy limitations and ethical issues. The chapter demonstrates the ability of AI-powered drones to innovate fields such as agriculture, logistics and disaster management by linking scientific progress with real-world applications.