The integrated supercomputer Manifold 2 transforms DJI Drones in autonomously operating robots
DJI, the world market leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today presented the Manifold 2. The particularly compact yet powerful onboard computer was specifically designed for use on DJI Drones developed to enable the next generation of autonomous robotics solutions. With the additional computing power of Manifold 2, users can process complex image data directly on the drone and get immediate results. Drones can also be programmed to fly autonomously, identify objects, and avoid obstacles.
"Through partnerships with leading technology companies in the field of chip development, we are now able to DJI “To transform drones into intelligent robots that can perform complex computing tasks and advanced image processing even during flight,” he explained. DJI Jan Gasparic, Director of Strategic Partnerships, said: “Manifold 2 greatly expands the application scenarios for our drones. It gives companies, developers, and scientists the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art, autonomous flight robotics solutions for virtually any industry or task.”
Manifold 2 It is available in two high-performance versions. Depending on the task, users can choose between the Intel® Core™ i7-8550U CPU or the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 supercomputer-on-a-module with powerful AI computing for edge applications. Both versions are equipped with leading DJI Enterprise Drones are compatible and can be fully integrated into the internal control system, such as the Matrice The 210 and 600 series can be integrated. The powerful SDK gives developers direct access to sensors and flight controllers, thus enabling seamless integration into the system. DJI-Ecosystem of software and hardware.
Each Manifold 2 has USB, UART, and CAN ports, allowing developers to connect and build upon multiple Manifold 2 processors to create new solutions. DJI To transform drones into specialized flying robots for specific applications and industries.
"DJI “Manifold 2 not only enables advanced image recognition, environmental sensing, and navigation, as already known from the patented AMROS™ and Perceptive Navigation® platforms, but also makes it possible to use artificial intelligence directly at the edge – on the device itself – one of the hallmarks of Automodality's software and services for industrial inspections,” said Ed Koch, Chief Technology Officer at Automodality, a leading company in the development of autonomous drone solutions. “With Manifold 2, the drone can now capture and analyze its environment in real time, and thanks to Automodality, the DJI Matrice 210 can also fly autonomously in places where flights were previously not possible, such as where GPS or radio frequencies are not available, but where particularly important and usable information is located.”
Availability
DJI Manifold 2 is available today via the official channels. DJI Enterprise Available at retailers worldwide. Manifold 2 is equipped with the following: DJI Compatible products: Matrice 210 series, Matrice 600 series as well as N3 and A3 flight controllers. For more information here .