Future of drones: How AI is driving UAV intelligence, autonomy

Technologies like artificial intelligence and deep learning are driving the evolution of drones and fueling their autonomous future, according to Jesse Clayton, senior manager of product management for intelligent machines at Nvidia. Clayton spoke with SearchCIO at the recent InterDrone conference in Las Vegas, where he discussed the underlying technologies that are shaping the future of drones. In this video, he gives an overview of the commercial applications of drones and explains how advances in AI are impacting the drone industry. What are some of the most surprising business applications of drones that you have seen? Jesse Clayton: Before we talk about the applications, it's important to understand some of the big trends that are happening in technology right now.