The invisible infrastructure in the sky

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Adam Bry |

TED2026

• April 2026

Drones aren't just weapons of war; they're becoming first responders, infrastructure inspectors and guardians of the grid. Adam Bry, who leads the top drone manufacturer in the US, shows how autonomous flying robots are transforming emergency response and public safety — from detecting faulty power lines and preventing wildfires to catching crime in real time. Watch as he demos the technology live from the TED stage, piloting a drone in Tokyo from his laptop in Vancouver. (Followed by a note from TED guest curator Bilawal Sidhu)