Explore the journey of developing an AI-powered drone for the Artificial Intelligence Robotic Racing competition in this 44-minute conference talk from code::dive 2019. Discover the challenges and solutions in autonomous drone racing as Piotr Padlewski, a C++ expert and contributor to LLVM, Clang, and Tensorflow, shares insights on approaching the problem, controlling the drone, and preparing for competitions. Learn about the intricacies of drone racing, from freeside and long-range flying to fighting for the track and acquiring necessary hardware. Follow the team's progress through various stages, including the Summit and Finals, and gain valuable knowledge about the intersection of machine learning and drone technology.