New military automated airdrops will use image recognition instead of GPS
From the article: &quot;The current implementation of JPADS relies on GPS tracking to guide unmanned drops to the correct coordinates, but any deviation from the drop target, which can be caused by wind or other environment factors, can result in the necessity for troops to venture into frontline territory to retrieve the delivery.&quot;<p>The image shows a parachute drop.  I&#x27;m not sure how image recognition will help reduce the impact of wind or other environment factors. It seems like military GPS now in the sub-meter accuracy would be - by far - the best guidance system.  Anyone have any insight as to how image recognition is better than GPS or even helps (although article implies replacement)?