Power your site with AI-driven drone autonomy
AI-R is FlytBase's on-site AI system. It runs drones autonomously with real-time detection and response — without cloud dependency.
True drone autonomy needs local intelligence — not cloud
Today's drones are automated, not autonomous. Most systems rely on cloud infrastructure to analyse footage and trigger alerts — but that model breaks where it matters most. In low-bandwidth environments, alerts are delayed. In regulated sectors, cloud use triggers compliance red flags. In critical moments, drones become passive observers. For security, energy, and infrastructure teams that's not just inconvenient — it's unacceptable.
The edge AI engine for real-time intelligence
AI-R brings advanced visual intelligence directly to your deployment site. It doesn't sit in the cloud — it runs on ruggedized edge compute, deployed in trailers, server rooms, or secure command centres, analysing drone video feeds on-prem, 24/7. With AI-R, your drone system doesn't just report what's happening. It acts.
Three things you can rely on
Hardware compatibility
Works seamlessly with every DJI Dock model (1, 2, 3). Fully integrated with live video, telemetry, and payload systems for consistent performance across sites and deployment setups.
Enterprise-grade security
Take full control of drone data with a sandboxed environment. Monitor network activity, enforce firewall protection, set allow/deny lists, track via interactive maps, and automate server blocking by region.
5× cost reduction in video streaming
Process video locally, eliminate cloud dependency, and encode/decode on-site. Stream the feed securely to your command centre via private networks or VPN.
From object detection to visual understanding
AI-R goes beyond identifying objects — it understands context and intent, turning drone footage into actionable intelligence that answers your critical operational questions.
Visual language models
Run on-device for context-aware scene understanding — no cloud round-trip required.
Natural-language interaction
Ask questions like "show me all people near the generator last week" and get the right clips back.
Contextual intelligence
Understands the "why" behind what's detected — not just bounding-box classifications.
Real-time detection with automated response
AI object detection, counting & alerts
Eliminate manual monitoring of your drone feed with automated object detection, instant audio + on-screen alerts, and intelligent event logging. Identify threats or count assets with real-time AI-driven insights.
Deploy custom models on-prem, securely
AI-R lets you run your own detection models fully on-site — from PPE to vehicle types. No cloud access, no data exposure. Update remotely, deploy across sites, and stay in control of your IP and inference.
Take control instantly, with full context
On detection, AI-R hands over everything — live feed, target lock, mission timeline, and detection logs. Operators can intervene immediately with the full picture already in front of them.
Every incident, logged and report-ready
Each detection is time-stamped, archived, and auto-documented. Structured reports include video, system response, and tags — ready for audit, compliance, or escalation with minimal manual editing.
Beyond basic AI: complete intelligence
While standard drone platforms offer basic detection capabilities, AI-R takes drone intelligence to the next level.
Universal compatibility
Works seamlessly across ALL DJI Dock models (1, 2, and 3).
Advanced AI models
Runs sophisticated Visual Language Models, not just basic detection.
Contextual understanding
Processes meaning and relationships, not simple classification.
Future-proof platform
Your hardware today runs tomorrow's AI innovations.
If other drone AI features are apps, AI-R is the operating system.
Real-world solutions for enterprise teams
See how AI-R delivers value across industries — from energy and infrastructure to security and emergency response.
Security operations
Context-aware threat detection, multi-site monitoring, and compliance-ready surveillance.
Infrastructure inspection
Detect anomalies in real-time across power lines, solar farms, and critical infrastructure.
Construction management
Monitor progress, secure equipment, and enforce safety compliance with AI-enhanced insights.
Emergency response
Optimise resource deployment with intelligent situational awareness when seconds matter.
Join the AI-R ecosystem partner programme
Build the AI-driven automation you need by integrating custom models, enterprise systems, and hardware devices with AI-R Edge.
BYOM (Bring Your Own Model)
For developers building custom AI models at the edge. Test, train, and optimise models for faster inference, reduce cloud reliance, and take total control over proprietary AI applications.
Flinks programme
For data-processing solutions like photogrammetry, 3D modelling, and analytics. Process large data sets in real-time at the edge, cut costs, and protect sensitive information.
System Integrator programme
For integrations with CCTV cameras, sensors, and connectivity modules. Drop AI-R Edge into complex infrastructures for security, industrial, or remote monitoring scenarios.
Deploy AI-R at your site today
AI-R powers real-world drone autonomy — energy grids, industrial campuses, mines, rail yards, perimeter security. It turns delayed alerts into immediate action, keeps data local, and brings intelligence to the one place it's been missing: the site.