from Business Insider Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, have developed cool drones that can weave cord into rope bridges, reports New Scientist's Hal Hodson. Each quadcopter drone is equipped with a spool of strong plastic cable that runs out behind it as it flies. One end of the cable can be secured by making several turns … [Read more...] about Drones Could Be Construction Crew of the Future
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Dynamic Drone Duo Can Dispose of Nuclear Waste
A British researcher has combined two emerging technologies that could revolutionize the removal of hazardous waste. Mirko Kovac of the Imperial College of London is leading a team that uses a tag-team approach to waste management by deploying two drones – a quadcopter paired with a 3D printer and a hexacopter capable of lifting up to 5.5 pounds. Rowan Hooper of New … [Read more...] about Dynamic Drone Duo Can Dispose of Nuclear Waste
