Qualcomm has unveiled the world’s first drone platform and reference design that will tap in both 5G and AI technologies. The chipmaker’s Flight RB5 5G Platform condenses multiple complex technologies into one tightly integrated drone system to support multiple use cases, including film and entertainment, security and emergency response, delivery, defense, inspection, and mapping.
Qualcomm’s new solution is purpose-built for autonomous drones, with the chipmaker aiming to give developers an easy-to-use platform to create premium drones right out of the box.
The Flight RB5 5G Platform is powered by Qualcomm’s QRB5165 processor and builds upon the company’s latest IoT offerings to offer high-performance and heterogeneous computing at ultra-low power consumption.
Along with breakthrough camera capabilities that can deliver 4K HDR, 200MP photo, and 7-camera concurrency, the platform supports 5G and long-range Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to enhance safer beyond…
