New FlexiQuad design could improve drone operations in confined spaces, search and rescue missions, and challenging environments. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a flexible drone that can collide with obstacles and continue flying. The design could help drones operate in environments where avoiding every obstacle is difficult or impossible. The drone, called … [Read more...] about ETH Zurich Develops Flexible Drone That Can Survive Collisions
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Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns
New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas. Drone delivery company Zipline has announced new flight technology designed to make its aircraft quieter. The update comes as some drone delivery operators face growing community concerns about noise and other impacts on residential … [Read more...] about Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns
Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
The software-as-a-service platform applies more than 160 AI models to inspection data from third-party drones, sensors and archives. A new leadership team will lead Percepto's software-first expansion. Percepto launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic Physical AI platform for mission-critical infrastructure operators, on October 27, 2026. The Austin, Texas company designed Axion to … [Read more...] about Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
Estonian Drone Autonomy Startup Advances to Anduril AI Grand Prix Finals
Remānguys places among the top teams in a global competition testing autonomous drone navigation without human pilots. Estonian drone autonomy company Remānguys has qualified for the finals of the AI Grand Prix, a global autonomous drone racing competition organized by Anduril Industries and the Drone Champions League. The Tallinn-based company finished ninth in the … [Read more...] about Estonian Drone Autonomy Startup Advances to Anduril AI Grand Prix Finals
University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
Researchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect damaged drone motors and propellers before a crash occurs. Prissha Chawla, a doctoral student in the UC College of … [Read more...] about University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
