Pretrained Models and Tools in Drone AI:
- YOLOv5/YOLOv8 – Real-time object detection from onboard cameras.
- DeepSORT – Object tracking across frames.
- ORB-SLAM or VINS-Fusion – Visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for positioning and navigation.
- Pixhawk / PX4 – Open-source flight control systems with AI support.
- OpenCV + TensorFlow/PyTorch – For custom vision and learning pipelines.
Edge AI and Hardware Platforms:
AI models are typically deployed on edge computing platforms onboard the drone, such as:
- NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, Xavier, Orin) – Popular for real-time deep learning inference
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Flight
- Raspberry Pi (for lightweight models)