A Euro-American research team has developed a micro-drone that can open doors to new possibilities – literally, not figuratively. The flying robot – dubbed FlyCroTug – is outfitted with a gripping apparatus. Two of the diminutive drones work together to pull objects – for example -- lassoing a door handle and pushing it open. The UAVs can anchor to surfaces using sticky … [Read more...] about Micro-drones Can Anchor onto Surfaces and Pull Heavy Loads
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Army Base Unveils Improved Drone Training Center
Army drones are headed to basic training – but this time, UAV tech will be doing the training. The Army’s 316 Cavalry Brigade cut the ribbon on a new drone training facility last week to provide more space and functionality to its UAS education program. Fittingly, a soldier-piloted quadcopter cut the ribbon with a pair of red and white scissors, slicing the paper in … [Read more...] about Army Base Unveils Improved Drone Training Center
MIT Research Will Make Micro-drones Even Smaller
MIT researchers are making huge leaps in drone innovation by thinking smaller. A team led by professors Vivienne Sze and Sertac Karaman created a customized micro-chip that will empower tiny drones to fly longer with less energy consumption. Dubbed Navion, the chip is only about .031 square inches (described as “about the size of a LEGO minifigure’s footprint”) and … [Read more...] about MIT Research Will Make Micro-drones Even Smaller
Methane Gas Detection? There’s a Drone for That!
Martin Instrument and Microdrones have collaborated on the release of an aerial methane detection solution, the mdTector1000 CH4. It's the latest fully integrated aerial methane inspection package for the microdrones multi-rotor UAV, targeted for professionals responsible for methane gas infrastructure. "For our oil and gas customers, we are excited to now provide an … [Read more...] about Methane Gas Detection? There’s a Drone for That!
Microdrones Completes 10 New BVLOS Test Flights
On July 13 and 14, Microdrones completed a series of test flights that were beyond the pilot's visual line of sight (BVLOS). These flights were completed with the standard configuration of RC, telemetry and batteries on the md4-1000 aircraft that is available and being sold today. BVLOS flights are a significant achievement in the commercial drone industry. These … [Read more...] about Microdrones Completes 10 New BVLOS Test Flights
