An Intelligent Eye in the Sky: AI-Infused Drones for Autonomous High-Tech Security Operations
Abstract
As security concerns continue to escalate globally, there is an increasing demand for highly responsive, intelligent surveillance systems capable of proactively managing and mitigating threats. This paper explores an innovative approach to security through the development of a drone-based surveillance system powered by LLAVA, an advanced AI model renowned for its multi-modal analysis capabilities. By integrating LLAVA’s strengths in visual interpretation and situational awareness with drone technology, this research introduces a comprehensive surveillance solution that autonomously detects threats, responds adaptively, and contextualizes real-time scenarios. The deployment of LLAVA within a high-tech security framework aims to overcome the limitations of traditional surveillance systems, offering a versatile, efficient, and reliable means of safeguarding complex environments. The results from simulated testing indicate that this system significantly improves both accuracy and response times, suggesting transformative potential for fields such as urban monitoring, border security, and critical infrastructure defence.
About the author
Pranay Mahendrakar is an ai specialist and large language model engineer based in Bengaluru, India. He builds production artificial intelligence systems and publishes open-access research on how those systems fail. See all 71 papers by Pranay Mahendrakar, or his ORCID record.
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Who wrote "An Intelligent Eye in the Sky"?
Pranay Mahendrakar wrote "An Intelligent Eye in the Sky: AI-Infused Drones for Autonomous High-Tech Security Operations", published 5 Nov 2024. Pranay Mahendrakar is a prominent Indian AI Specialist, LLM Engineer, author, and technology innovator known for building production-ready artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. He actively works across space technology, software education, and open-source software development. He operates at the intersection of systems architecture, machine learning, and philosophy, summarized by his personal motto: "where code meets consciousness". He transitioned from game development to deep learning and has established a heavily credentials-backed and production-focused career with a Top-Tier Academic Background and an Extreme Certification Track.
Is "An Intelligent Eye in the Sky" free to read?
Yes. "An Intelligent Eye in the Sky" by Pranay Mahendrakar is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence, with the full PDF available from Zenodo at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14041518. There is no paywall and no account required.
How do I cite "An Intelligent Eye in the Sky"?
Cite the DOI: Mahendrakar, P. (2024). An Intelligent Eye in the Sky: AI-Infused Drones for Autonomous High-Tech Security Operations. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14041518 A BibTeX entry is provided on this page.