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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Develops Bat-Inspired Drones That Navigate in Total Darkness Using Ultrasound

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WPI Develops Bat-Inspired Drones That Navigate in Darkness

Led by Professor Nitin Sanket, the team is developing tiny, autonomous drones that can navigate in total darkness using ultrasound, just like bats

Rafael SuárezNov 9

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UC Researchers Build Moth-Like Drone That Hovers Without AI or GPS

University of Cincinnati researchers have developed a moth-inspired flapping-wing drone that navigates autonomously using simple light sensors and feedback algorithms—without requiring artificial intelligence, GPS, or complex computing power. The breakthrough could revolutionize miniature drone design for covert surveillance applications. Instead of relying on heavy processors and advanced AI syst

Haye KestelooOct 22

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California Police Department Withdraws Drone Research Proposal After Community Backlash

The Eureka Police Department pulled a proposal Monday that would have allowed the agency to begin researching a drone program, following organized opposition from privacy activists who mobilized community members ahead of Tuesday’s city council meeting. The withdrawal highlights how California‘s military equipment ordinance creates checkpoints that can delay or derail law enforcement drone adoptio

Haye KestelooOct 21

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RoboFalcon 2.0: The Drone That Flies Like a Bird

For every drone pilot who has watched a bird effortlessly glide on the wind and felt a pang of jealousy, this one’s for you. Researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University have unveiled RoboFalcon 2.0, a flapping-wing drone that so perfectly mimics the flight of a bird that it can take off and fly slowly on its…

Rafael SuárezSep 24

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Revolutionary Drone ‘Tap-and-Go’ Tagging Transforms Whale Research with Less Stress

What if a quick drone tap could decode whale songs? Researchers off Dominica just nailed it, and it’s a game-changer for us pilots. In the Caribbean waters near Dominica, researchers deploy drones to gently press sensors onto sperm whales’ backs, enabling audio recordings of their communications with minimal disruption. This innovative “tap-and-go” method, detailed in…

Haye KestelooAug 15

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Drones Uncover WWII Bombs Hidden in Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog: A Surprising Find

DroneXL fans, because Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog just revealed a explosive secret! Carleton University grad students used drones to uncover over 17

Rafael SuárezAug 8

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Navy’s Skydweller Drone Soars for 73 Hours on Solar Power: A New Era for Maritime Surveillance

Navy just flew a solar-powered drone for three days straight without landing! The Skydweller UAS, tested off Stennis, Mississippi, in partnership with

Rafael SuárezAug 7

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St. Mary’s University Student Develops AI-Driven Data to Extend Drone Flight Times

A computer engineering student at St. Mary’s University is leveraging artificial intelligence to create data that teaches drones to mimic bird-like flight patterns, potentially revolutionizing extended missions like search and rescue by addressing power limitations. Joshua Riojas, 22, draws on machine learning to help unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stay aloft longer using natural air currents.…

Haye KestelooJul 21

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