Purdue University researchers have demonstrated an autonomous GPS-less UAV that tracks moving targets in dense forests. It uses 3D LiDAR, built-in AI and real-time prediction to navigate obstacles and maintain tracking. The technology has military applications for reconnaissance and operations in GPS-enabled environments. Purdue IDEAS Lab holds a $1.5 million US Army contract to develop autonomous air and ground systems for hostile terrain.

Purdue University researchers have demonstrated an autonomous GPS-less UAV that tracks moving targets in dense forests. It uses 3D LiDAR, built-in AI and real-time prediction to navigate obstacles and maintain tracking. The technology has military applications for reconnaissance and operations in GPS-enabled environments. Purdue IDEAS Lab holds a $1.5 million US Army contract to develop autonomous air and ground systems for hostile terrain.