AI-powered system lets drones fly without GPS or cameras in complex environments

Researchers at Prince Sultan University developed CLAK, an AI-powered navigation system that enables drones to fly accurately without GPS or cameras using only LiDAR, barometric, and inertial sensors. The system targets challenging environments like tunnels, dense cities, and conflict zones where satellite signals fail, achieving positioning errors under one meter compared to over three meters with traditional methods. This breakthrough could revolutionize drone operations in disaster response, infrastructure inspection, and military missions where GPS and visual systems are compromised.