New algorithm keeps drones from colliding in midair
When multiple drones are working together in the same airspace, perhaps spraying pesticide over a field of corn, there's a risk they might crash into each other.
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Drone maker Zipline unveils system for city deliveries
Drone maker Zipline on Wednesday introduced a new model that works with a small robot to deliver packages with precision in dense cities, even on windy days.
Mar 15, 2023
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Drones give bird's-eye view for collecting environmental and security data
The Autonomous Systems group at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is in high demand as it incorporates remote sensing into projects needing a bird's-eye perspective.
Mar 15, 2023
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New 'traffic cop' algorithm helps a drone swarm stay on task
How fresh are your data? For drones searching a disaster zone or robots inspecting a building, working with the freshest data is key to locating a survivor or reporting a potential hazard. But when multiple robots simultaneously ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Security vulnerabilities detected in drones made by DJI
Researchers from Bochum and Saarbrücken have detected security vulnerabilities, some of them serious, in several drones made by the manufacturer DJI. These enable users, for example, to change a drone's serial number or ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Study compares drone energy usage to diesel trucks and electric vehicles to determine if the technology saves money
Are drones really energy efficient? That depends on the average wind speed. An Argonne study compares drone energy usage to diesel trucks and electric vehicles and aims to help industry determine if they could save money ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Drones over Ukraine: What the war means for the future of remotely piloted aircraft in combat
Over the past year, images from Ukraine have often portrayed a war resembling other conflicts from the past half-century. Russian forces deploy tanks, fighter planes, warships, amphibious vehicles and attack helicopters. ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Commentary: War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
The U.S. military is intensifying its commitment to the development and use of autonomous weapons, as confirmed by an update to a Department of Defense directive. The update, released Jan. 25, 2023, is the first in a decade ...
Feb 21, 2023
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How a drone from a Tampa Walmart makes deliveries
On the edge of Tampa, bordering Pasco County, Matthew Credle prepared a drone to make deliveries from a Walmart parking lot by air.
Feb 9, 2023
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Piloting drones reliably with mobile communication technology
Drones are operating increasingly in areas out of sight of the person controlling them. However, conventional remote controls have a limited range, which makes them unsuitable for these flights. On the other hand, simple ...
Feb 3, 2023
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