Scientists are using meteorological drones to study how black volcanic dust affects climate change and weather patterns in Iceland. This groundbreaking research, reported by Euronews, is helping researchers better understand the impact of high-latitude dust (HLD) on cloud formation and…
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center…
Adam Baruth, a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Kansas (KU), is making waves in the Drone Industry with his groundbreaking research for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His work on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for…
In a significant development, Russia‘s state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey has reportedly established a drone production program in China, aimed at developing and manufacturing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a Reuters investigation. This move could…
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone program has taken a major leap forward with the opening of a new hangar at Nenana Municipal Airport. The 4,800-square-foot facility, completed in early fall 2024, marks a significant milestone for UAF’s Alaska…
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully integrated ChatGPT, a large language model, into robotics for the first time. Professor Angela Schoellig and her team have developed a system that allows ChatGPT to command drones to perform…
Swiss researchers have developed a groundbreaking new drone inspired by the body structure of cockroaches. This innovative drone is designed to navigate through dense vegetation and explore remote areas of the forest canopy, which has been a significant challenge for…
With continual advancements in the realm of aerial electric vehicles, such as those boasting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, the durability and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) matter significantly. New findings presented in ACS Energy Letters highlight a significant…
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leverages Hybrid Drone for Advanced Geospatial Studies In a groundbreaking move, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has positioned itself at the forefront of Drone Research and Education. Recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a…
The Dawn of a New Era in Scientific Exploration In a groundbreaking move, drones are currently undergoing tests in Antarctica, signaling a potential revolution in the field of scientific research. This innovative approach, spearheaded by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS),…
Enhancing Research Capabilities with Advanced Drone Technology Wingtra, a prominent player in the Drone Industry, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Colorado State University’s Drone Center. This collaboration aims to support and enhance the work of researchers in various…
Penn State Study Uses Drones to Reveal Geological Secrets The long-standing query of how water shapes mountainous terrain over geological periods has recently gained new light thanks to a ground-breaking study by Penn State scientists using drones and published in…
Hurricanes, with their immense power and destruction, have long fascinated and threatened us. Traditional ways of studying them, however, can be perilous. Enter the drones. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making waves, not only by using drones…
In an awe-inspiring blend of technology and history, archaeologists have unveiled the untold remnants of the Battle of the Bulge, one of World War II’s most fierce and deadly confrontations. Using state-of-the-art LiDAR equipment fixed to drones, the team detected…
In the tranquil hours before dawn, the red lemurs at Zurich Zoo are awoken by a buzz of activity. A team of scientists assembles their equipment on the treetop walkways, focusing not on the animals or exotic plants but on…
In early 2021, a drone flew at about 100 feet over the Gulf waters at a speed of 13 mph while emitting 700,000 laser pulses per second as it surveyed an oyster reef off the Big Bend Coast of Western…
На заседании сенатского комитета в марте несколько сотрудников служб быстрого реагирования рассказали о проблемах с Blue sUAS, а сенатор Джейсон Пиццо (D-FL) обвинил секретаря DMS Флориды Педро Альенде в сутенерстве в пользу американского производителя дронов Skydio. Заседание комитета Сената Флориды...
According to a new study that was published in the journal Marine Mammal Science, drones flying at low altitudes are harassing beluga whales that live in the St. Lawrence Estuary in the Canadian province of Quebec. The research was conducted…
Программа исследований беспилотных летательных аппаратов Университета Аляски в Фэрбенксе (UAF) достигла важной вехи, получив разрешение от Федерального управления гражданской авиации (FAA) на контроль за полетами беспилотных летательных аппаратов для других организаций. В соответствии со специальным разрешением, предоставленным Центром Аляски по...
Understanding the processes that drive large ice sheets in places like Greenland and Antarctica is essential for forecasting the future of climate change and sea level rise. Enter Stanford engineer Thomas Teisberg and the Peregrine autonomous radar drone. The Peregrine…
Remember the SnotBot? A few years ago, the Ocean Alliance used a DJI Inspire 2 drone to collect snot from whales. At the time, it was recognized as one of the more innovative uses of drones. Now, we learn that…
Yes, it appears that scientists have discovered yet another application for drones. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen found that drones can successfully be used to determine whether or not dolphins are pregnant. The researchers discovered that assessing the breadth…
SPH Engineering, a Latvian engineering business, has created a system that enables the entirely autonomous collecting of water samples using a drone. The concept is built around a customized DJI M300 RTK. The Latvian Center for Environment, Geology, and Meteorology…
You’ve undoubtedly seen a maple seed being carried away by the wind like a little aircraft. The same approach can be used to maintain a drone in the air, it turns out. The Foldable Single Actuator Monocopter (F-SAM) is a…
Until recently, only well-trained FPV drone pilots were able to fly at high speeds in thick forests. However, owing to advances in artificial intelligence research, scientists have created an AI drone that can fly at 25 mph through a dense…
3D models from drones were used during a recent study that concluded that Europe‘s southernmost glaciers will probably be reduced to ice patches in the next twenty years owing to climate change. The loss of ice mass on the Pyrenees…
Today, DroneAnalyst, an independent research firm, issued its latest forecast on the drone hardware market in its Drone Hardware Sector Report, predicting the strongest growth rates in the Enterprise Imaging and Agricultural Spraying segments.
In the future, we expect all kinds of drones to be flying in and over our cities. For instance, drones carrying urgently needed medical items, or even electrically powered air taxis. Developments like these will only get off the ground,…
An international team led by University College London (UCL) uses gas sensor drones, spectrometers, and sampling devices that open and close automatically to help predict volcanic eruptions more accurately.
Counting penguins is a difficult job. Research scientists need two full days to map the location of 300,000 nesting pairs of Adélie penguins on Antarctica’s Cape Crozier, using helicopters and hand-flown drones. Additionally, the flight windows for these labor-intense surveys…
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