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Drones get a brain boost with Teledyne FLIR’s new AI tool

Drones are getting a whole lot smarter. Imaging and sensing technology specialist Teledyne FLIR has unveiled Prism Supervisor, an AI-powered software that takes drone missions to the next level. Whether it’s search and rescue, security, or military operations, this tool allows drones to think and act on their own — minimizing human effort while improving safety and efficiency.

At its core, Prism Supervisor enhances a drone’s ability to autonomously adjust its flight path in real time. That means drones can dynamically change their routes, respond to unexpected obstacles, and even detect threats or people on the ground — without needing constant operator input.

Imagine a drone flying a search and rescue mission. With Prism Supervisor, the drone can independently identify a lost hiker, circle back, and alert the operator — all while continuing its pre-programmed search pattern. That’s AI-powered efficiency at work.

“From behavior and mission planning to dynamically adjusting in-flight operations, Prism Supervisor represents a significant advancement for drone autonomy through AI,” says Dan Walker, vice president of product management at Teledyne FLIR. “It improves operational performance via single-click missions, opening up new possibilities for drone operations from commercial to military use cases.”

The software doesn’t just make drones smarter — it makes them easier to use. Prism Supervisor features a user-friendly interface that simplifies mission planning and execution. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, it allows users to stream and record full-frame video, track mission paths, and sync multiple drones together for coordinated operations.

For organizations running complex drone operations, the ability to collaborate and automate tasks across multiple drones is a game-changer. It reduces the need for hands-on piloting, making missions more efficient and reducing operator workload.

Teledyne FLIR has long been at the forefront of AI-driven imaging and sensing technology, and Prism Supervisor is the latest addition to its Prism digital ecosystem. This AI-powered tool expands the capabilities of drones, making them more effective across various industries, including public safety, infrastructure inspection, and defense.

The integration of AI with low-power processors also means that drone manufacturers can develop cost-effective, high-performance drones without the need for bulky, power-hungry hardware.

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Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.


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