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AI Drone Beats Human Champions at A2RL Race in Abu Dhabi, Reaching Nearly 100 km/h
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AI Drone Beats Human Champions at A2RL Race in Abu Dhabi, Reaching Nearly 100 km/h

In a landmark competition, an autonomous drone developed by Delft University of Technology defeated former world champions at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi. Relying solely on a forward-facing camera and AI algorithms, the drone demonstrated cutting-edge performance in high-speed navigation, marking a significant milestone in autonomous flight technology.

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