The global dronebrella or self-flying umbrella has the potential to grow during the forecast period. The industry is being driven owing to technological advancement, increasing government investment in drones, and companies around the globe investing in research and development of dronebrella/self-flying umbrella. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research
Autonomous Overhead Powerline Recharging for Uninterrupted Drone Operations
Researchers at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Southern Denmark have just published a study demonstrating fully autonomous self-recharging drone system capable of long-duration sustained operations near powerlines. Continue reading
Advanced Noise Suppression Technology for Improved Search and Rescue Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are beneficial in search and rescue missions during natural disasters like earthquakes. However, current UAVs depend on visual information and cannot detect victims trapped under rubble. While some studies have used sound for detection, the noise from UAV propellers can drown out human sounds. Continue reading
Global Drone Services Market Size to Grow to USD 190 BN by 2033
The Global Drone Services Market Size to Grow from USD 19.7 Billion in 2023 to USD 191.4 Billion by 2033, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.53% during the forecast period, according to a new study by Spherical Insights. Continue reading
China Leaks Blueprint for Drone War Dominance
China has revealed an ambitious plan to transform its military operations through the integration of more advanced unmanned systems, a strategic shift toward drone-led special operations in war scenarios including a potential conflict with the US over Taiwan. Continue reading
DARPA’s REMA Program to Add Mission Autonomy to Commercial Drones
Commercial drone technology is advancing rapidly, providing cost-effective and robust capabilities for a variety of civil and military missions. DARPA’s Rapid Experimental Missionized Autonomy (REMA) program aims to enable a drone to autonomously continue its predefined mission when connection to the operator is lost. Continue reading
New Research Could Improve Prospects for Hydrogen Powered Drones
Scientists have developed a fatigue-resistant electrolyte membrane with an interpenetrating polymer network, which prolongs the lifespan of a fuel cell. Continue reading
DDD Coil Design for Wireless Charging of UAVs
Tuğba H. Doğan andAli Ağçal at the Department of Electrical and Electronics,Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, recently published their research into DDD coil design for wireless charging of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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