PT 1 NOTES:

AI Augmented Technology is getting implemneted in many commercial / consumer elements. Skydio is a drone now using this advanced technology. North Carolina’s Dept of Transportation uses Augmented Technology drones for bridge inspections, potentially saving thousands of dollars and significantly reducing safety risks.

Links:

Main: https://www.skydio.com/

NCDOT: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/2020/2020-10-05-drone-bridge-inspection-waiver.aspx

Skydio DOT News: https://transportationtodaynews.com/featured/19901-north-carolina-dot-approved-to-inspect-bridges-with-drones/#:~:text=In%20partnership%20with%20Skydio%2C%20a,without%20GPS%2C%20using%20360%C2%B0

Review (TheVerge): https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/11/21009994/skydio-2-review-self-flying-autonomous-drone-camera-crash-proof-price