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AI-Powered Drone Detection and Collision Avoidance

Accountable
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Functional Modes
Sensing (Perceptive AI)
Autonomous
Purpose
Research & Development
Input Dataset
About a measurement Anonymized data
Algorithm or Model
Computer Vision
Output Dataset
About a place Anonymized data

This system uses artificial intelligence to enable drones to detect objects and avoid collisions while operating beyond the visual line of sight of a human operator. Developed by the National Research Council Canada, it supports inspection, monitoring, and 3D modelling of critical infrastructure such as bridges and buildings. The system is currently in development and does not collect personal information about members of the public.

Sources for this disclosure

This disclosure was drafted with AI assistance.

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Government of Canada – DTPR AI Register