Polish scientists have developed an electromagnetic system that can instantly disable hostile drones, a breakthrough that researchers say could transform how critical infrastructure and sensitive sites are protected. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research
Drones are a Valuable Ally in Elephant Conservation
New research involving Oxford University researchers has found that drones can be a valuable, non-invasive tool for observing elephant families and aiding long-term conservation efforts. This found that elephants can habituate remarkably quickly to drones, showing fewer signs of disturbance both during a single flight and after repeated exposures. Continue reading
NASA Tests Drones in Death Valley, Preps for Martian Sands and Skies
When NASA engineers want to test a concept for exploring the Red Planet, they have to find ways to create Mars-like conditions here on Earth. Then they test, tinker, and repeat. Continue reading
Chinese Researchers Sketch a 2,000-Drone Plan to Knock Starlink Offline
China may have just found a way to take aim at Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite constellation: a massive swarm of special signal-jamming drones. Researchers at Zhejiang University and the Beijing Institute of Technology modelled how roughly 1,000 to 2,000 coordinated jammers could overwhelm the satellite network. Continue reading
Russia Launches Brain-Chipped Bird Drones for Surveillance
Russia’s Neiry has tested the first flock of biodrone pigeons with neural interfaces implanted in their brains. They differ from conventional drones in their long operating time and range. Continue reading
Dauntless Drone Can Make 70mph Landings on Trucks
Drones are already very useful, but they could be even more so if they could land on vehicles without requiring those vehicles to slow down for them. A new system makes that possible, allowing for on-truck landings at speeds of up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Continue reading
US Researchers Develop Sound-Based Navigation for Tiny Drones
When Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Professor Nitin Sanket watches birds weave through forests or bats fly effortlessly in the dark, he sees more than nature’s marvels—he sees the future of robotics. Continue reading
Durham University Scientists Pioneer New Drone Swarm Technology
– Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions. Continue reading