Scientists have developed a fatigue-resistant electrolyte membrane with an interpenetrating polymer network, which prolongs the lifespan of a fuel cell. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research
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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Evaluation of Cracks in Bridges by Applying Digital Image Capture Techniques Using a UAV
In research funded by the Vice-Rector’s Office for Research and Doctorates of the Universidad San Sebastián, Chile, various image processing techniques were examined to detect cracks and fissures in bridges, using UAV as a tool to perform a visual inspection inventory. Continue reading
A Novel Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform for Electrical Transmission Line Inspection
A team of researchers, led by Associate Professor Satoshi Suzuki from the Graduate School of Engineering at Chiba University in Japan, has developed an innovative low-cost UAV for inspecting transmission lines. In contrast to the expensive components used in other methods, this approach utilizes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver, RGB camera, and a millimeter (mm) wave radar. Continue reading
Japan and USA Sign Joint Agreement for AI and UAS Research
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Japanese Ministry of Defense signed a project arrangement for joint research on Overwhelming Response through Collaborative Autonomy, Dec. 22, 2023. Continue reading
NASA Flies Drones Autonomously for Air Taxi Research
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles and each other during takeoff, along a planned route, and upon landing, all autonomously without a pilot controlling the flight. Continue reading
Mitigating Magnetic Field Dangers for Power Line Inspection Drones
Unmanned aircraft systems have emerged as a novel method of inspecting power lines, allowing power utility companies to review the health of their infrastructure more quickly and more safely. But drone operators must maintain a delicate balance, flying close enough to power lines to capture highly detailed images while staying far enough away so as not to be affected by the electromagnetic fields generated by power lines, which interfere with drone operations. Continue reading
Drone Taxi Market To Reach 1,891M by 2032
According to DataHorizzon Research, The Drone Taxi Market was valued at USD 11.1 Million in 2022 and is expected to grow CAGR at 67.3% to reach USD 1,891.3 Million by 2032 Continue reading