KFUPM Competition

Autonomous Aerial Detection Drone

Embedded SystemsAI Human DetectionCamera Tracking

Overview

An autonomous drone performing AI-based human detection with 3-axis camera tracking and laser targeting, built for the Autonomous Aerial Systems Competition. Led embedded systems and electronics integration.

Key Highlights

3rd place of 10 teams

Documentation

Documentation for this project is on the way — write-ups, reports, or slides will show up here.

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