Photos: World-first drone with AI sight helps first responders see through fog, rain

Chinese drone manufacturer GDU introduced the UAV-P300 at CES 2026, marketing it as the world’s first AI-powered drone capable of penetrating fog and rain to enhance visibility for first responders and other professional users. The UAV-P300 improves image clarity by up to 50 percent in poor weather conditions and supports operations in smoke, fog, or rain that typically ground drones. It features a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor, advanced starlight night vision, full-color 4K night imaging, and an IRCut switch with near-infrared illumination, enabling effective use from daylight through complete darkness. Its imaging capabilities are complemented by an 11x optical zoom and up to 176x hybrid zoom stabilized by a gimbal, allowing detailed observation from a safe distance. The drone also incorporates an AI-enhanced thermal imaging module for detecting heat sources and movement, aiding search and rescue and infrastructure monitoring. Navigation is supported by LIDAR and AI obstacle recognition for safe flight in dense urban