SMRTR TechMay 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

China claims its FPV drone algorithm can beat best pilots in aerobatic manoeuvres

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Chinese researchers claim to have developed an AI algorithm enabling FPV drones to perform autonomous aerobatic maneuvers better than expert human pilots. The system, inspired by birds and bats, reportedly achieved a 100% success rate in obstacle courses compared to 12.5% for human pilots, potentially revolutionizing drone capabilities in military, search and rescue, and filmmaking applications.

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