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Thinking on the Fly: How Edge AI Is Transforming the Future of Drones
W hen drones first became widespread, their intelligence lived far from their wings—tethered to cloud servers or reliant on ground control. But now, a major shift is underway. Edge AI, the ability for drones to process and act on data in real time directly onboard, is turning drones into autonomous decision-makers in the sky. This is more than a performance upgrade—Edge AI fundamentally changes what drones are capable of, and how industries, governments, and humanitarian effo

THE FLYING LIZARD
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Six Project Types, One Flight Path: How THE FLYING LIZARD Brings Aerial Data to Construction — and When We’re Not the Right Fit
Where People and Data Take Flight C onstruction isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every project comes with its own rhythm, challenges, and information needs. At THE FLYING LIZARD, we help contractors, builders, and project managers see their job sites from above — literally — using drones to provide accurate, actionable aerial data. But while aerial intelligence can transform some builds, it isn’t always the right fit. Understanding which project types benefit most from aerial workflo

THE FLYING LIZARD
Oct 224 min read


Beneath the Propellers: The Ancient Code of Modern Flight
W hen a drone glides through the air, performs a perfect hover, or autonomously tracks a subject, it’s not magic—it’s a finely tuned...

THE FLYING LIZARD
Sep 13 min read


Flying Against the Swarm: Why THE FLYING LIZARD Will Never Be a Drone Factory
In a world of mass-produced drone data, we choose meaning, mastery, and mission. T he drone industry is booming. Coast to coast, massive...

THE FLYING LIZARD
Jul 242 min read


The Hive Is Watching: How Drones Are Becoming the New Super-organism
I n nature, few systems are as efficient, mysterious, and quietly terrifying as a beehive. Each member plays a role. Communication...

THE FLYING LIZARD
Jun 303 min read


Project Aquiline: The CIA’s Top Secret Cold War Drone That Pioneered Modern Aerial Espionage
I n the 1960s, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) embarked on an ambitious endeavor to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities...

THE FLYING LIZARD
May 23 min read
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