Tracking the latest breakthroughs, research, and deep-tech innovations.
First-person-view goggles, responsive video links and manual controls give FPV drones their speed and agility—but also make them much harder to fly.
What happens when a drone loses GPS? Cameras, inertial sensors and SLAM help it estimate its position when satellite navigation becomes unreliable.
How drones collect detailed inspection data from difficult structures while reducing the need for people to work in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations.
LiDAR drones map terrain beneath forest canopies more effectively than aerial photography, but dense vegetation still limits what the laser can reach.
Drone in a box systems let drones launch, fly, land and recharge remotely, but weather, connectivity, batteries and human oversight still limit operations.
A comprehensive overview of Why Drone Deliveries Are Difficult—and What Needs to Change Before They Become Normal detailing architecture, practical implica...