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World’s first reconnaissance drone, the Radioplane RP-71 Falconer from Northrop
Radioplane developed model radio-controlled airplanes that served as aerial targets. They would form the basis for reconnaissance drones.
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Radioplane developed model radio-controlled airplanes that served as aerial targets. They would form the basis for reconnaissance drones.

Engineers from ETH Zürich show a tilting, rotating and omnidirectional drone. You'll have to see it to believe how this drone can move...
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