AFU Get AI Drones

• 21.06.2023, 17:10

What are their capabilities?

An international team of engineers has successfully completed the second stage of the development of the artificial intelligence system for the Teal 2 military drone, which will soon be handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Red Cat Holdings from Puerto Rico made a press release published on GlobeNewswire.

The Teal 2, developed by Teal Drones, is an advanced drone. In March 2023, Teal Drones partnered with Australian company Athena to develop an AI and computer vision system. Red Cat has been licensed to use Athena's patented computer vision system, which provides fast object tracking and detailed object data. In addition, this system can distinguish "friends" from "strangers" using infrared beacons and other markers.

Partners recently successfully tested this technology during night flights. The Teal 2 drone got video using a thermal imaging camera and Athena's artificial intelligence system and was able to correctly recognize targets such as people and weapons. The developers believe that this system will allow commanders to quickly make decisions on the battlefield, receiving real information and increase the accuracy of strikes against the enemy.

In May, Red Cat Holdings announced it would send 200 Teal 2 drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they are to be delivered June 2023. It is likely that these drones will be equipped with AI technology from Athena, which will make it harder for Russian troops to hide on the battlefield.