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Faraday-Caged Drone Induces And Guides Lightning In Unprecedented Experiment

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For the first time in history, Japanese researchers successfully used a lightning-resistant drone during a thunderstorm to trigger and direct natural lightning strikes. The team is now exploring ways to harness this technology to capture and store lightning energy. The Immense Energy Potential of Lightning As expected, each lightning bolt carries a significant amount of […]

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Hand-deployable Coaxial Nano Drone Flies in at Under 250 Grams

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With the looming threat of a potential ban on Chinese drones from DJI in the United States, aviation enthusiasts are likely to look for alternatives. The American company Ascent Aerosystems may have a solution with its unique Helius model. The Helius is the latest addition to Ascent’s line of coaxial drones, which dates back over

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Drone Air Traffic Control Ensures Safe Skies Using Cost-Effective Radars

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Do you recall when the co-founder of the studio behind the early Call of Duty games accidentally crashed his drone into a firefighting plane battling wildfires in Los Angeles last month? It turns out that incidents like this can be prevented without a hefty price tag. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah suggest

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Drone Mothership Unleashes Mini-Drones For Search and Rescue

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A groundbreaking advancement in drone technology has given rise to a novel duo—a miniature drone and its accompanying mother ship — designed to play pivotal roles in search and rescue missions. The Drone Mother Ship Concept The centerpiece of this innovative technology is the “drone mother ship,” a versatile aerial vehicle capable of deploying smaller “worker bee” drones precisely

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Drone Research Center Takes Autonomous Building Repairs To The Skies

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Envision a fleet of drone(s) hovering over urban areas, diligently scanning for potential building problems, and autonomously performing repairs before they escalate. It sounds like a science fiction tale, researchers are DroneHub to turn this vision into reality. DroneHub will be at the current NEST research and innovation building on the Empa campus in Dübendorf,

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Every day, the Solar-Powered Drone of the US Army is Achieving Unprecedented Feats.

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The US Army has successfully flown a minimalist drone powered by solar energy continuously for over 40 days, surpassing a previous world record and indicating what could be the future of military reconnaissance. The challenge: Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, such as satellites and drones, play a major role in protection by gathering information

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Want to Make Your DJI Air 2 or Air 2S Into a 360-Degree Camera? Check out this Camera by Insta360

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Insta360 has revealed a new 360 camera, named The Sphere, developed especially for the DJI Air 2 and Air 2S. The accessory works similar to the company’s previous 360 cameras, with two wide-angle lenses directed in opposite directions, which are then stitched together to produce 360-degree video and photos. However, the lenses are not on opposite

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Researchers Introduce a New Generation of Tiny Insect-Inspired Flying Robots

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The use of advanced technology has the potential to enhance the capabilities of aerial robots, enabling them to operate effectively in small rooms and withstand collisions. MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed a system that mimics the agility observed in insects, acknowledging their remarkable acrobatic skills and resilience during flight. By employing soft

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Secrets of Highly Efficient Swimming Uncovered for Design of Next-Generation Underwater Drones

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Unlocking Efficient Underwater Travel: University of Virginia researchers uncover the secrets of adaptable swimming speeds, revolutionizing the design of next-generation underwater drones. Traditional underwater vehicles are limited to specific cruising speeds, lacking the versatility seen in fish swimming at varying speeds. Imagine the need for underwater vehicles to swiftly traverse vast ocean distances, then slow

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