Forbes September 18, 2024
Amir Emadi

Amir Emadi is a venture builder who’s commercialized robotics technology out of Caltech’s CAST (co-founded / spun out Soaring).

Over the past 15 years working in the industry, I’ve witnessed drones evolve from hobbyist gadgets into essential tools across various industries.

Yet, despite the global drone market surpassing $4 billion in revenue this year, according to Statista, the vision of a truly transformative drone-powered future remains just out of reach. The missing link could be software-defined drones powered by AI.

The Limitations Of Traditional Drones

Today’s drones are primarily hardware-centric, with their capabilities largely determined by physical components and pre-programmed functions. This rigidity often requires developing specialized drones for specific tasks, which is costly and time-consuming.

For example, in the...

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