Why Tethered Drones Can Stay in the Air for Hours—or Even Days
A physical power and data cable can turn a short-endurance multirotor into a persistent aerial platform.
Tracking the latest breakthroughs, research, and deep-tech innovations.
A physical power and data cable can turn a short-endurance multirotor into a persistent aerial platform.
Drones-mounted communications systems could provide temporary connectivity when conventional network infrastructure is damaged or unavailable.
The technology behind autonomous drones that predict moving platforms and land safely.
Automated docking stations and wireless charging could let drones land, recharge, check themselves and return to work without an operator.
The Perching Drone: A Flying Robot That Knows When to Stop Flying
IP55 ratings and 12 m/s wind limits sound reassuring, but ice and heat are harder problems for drones. Here is what is deployed, tested and still in the lab.