Mark Set Bot

Howell describes the Thistle Class's first use of autonomous drone mark-setting technology (MARKSETBOTS) at the 2023 Mid Winters West regatta. He explains how the Bots work, the training process, the challenges encountered including shipping damage and technical issues, and how the technology ultimately proved valuable for race management by reducing workload on the committee boat.

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• Mid Winters West
• technology
• race management
• innovation
• Bots