Fog, near-darkness, and colored lights create a nightclub-like atmosphere in Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) drone testing area. As a palm-sized drone hovers through artificial smoke and snow, it approaches a plexiglass wall autonomously and turns back, all without a single camera. This is the PeAR Bat, a revolutionary bio-inspired drone that "sees" the world through … [Read more...] about How Tiny Bat-Inspired Drones Could Transform Search and Rescue Operations
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Skydio Releases More Test Footage From Upcoming Drone
The Skydio 2 is coming, and the more teasers we see from the California manufacturer, the more excited we get for the launch. In July we reported that a new Skydio drone is coming this Fall. The company didn't say much at the time apart from advising would-be buyers to wait for the new release. The team also promised that the Skydio 2 will be "the culmination of … [Read more...] about Skydio Releases More Test Footage From Upcoming Drone
Yuneec’s Upgraded Typhoon H Plus to Ship Next Month
Chinese manufacturer Yuneec will release an upgraded version of its Typhoon H drone next month. The new Typhoon H Plus comes with a new camera, a new noise-reducing frame and Intel's RealSense technology as standard. The original Typhoon H wowed the crowds at CES back in 2016, dodging moving objects on stage and avoiding obstacles in a way that we hadn't seen before. But … [Read more...] about Yuneec’s Upgraded Typhoon H Plus to Ship Next Month
Aerotenna Demonstrates Collision Avoidance in Drones with Texas Instruments Sensors
Aerotenna has successfully demonstrated collision detection and avoidance in drones with the IWR1642 mmWave sensor from Texas Instruments (TI), and announced its commitment to feature TI mmWave sensors in its next-generation collision-avoidance solution, uSharp Patch D1. As a leading provider of autonomous flying solutions for drones, Aerotenna sees TI IWR1642 sensor real-time … [Read more...] about Aerotenna Demonstrates Collision Avoidance in Drones with Texas Instruments Sensors
DJI’s New Drone is Here – Introducing the Mavic Pro
After plenty of leaks and mounting speculation, DJI has launched a new portable drone for the enthusiast market: the Mavic Pro. Although rivals Yuneec and GoPro have beaten DJI to the release of new models in recent weeks, it looks like the drone industry's dominant manufacturer is yet again set to lead the way in aerial photography. The DJI Mavic Pro - Everything you need … [Read more...] about DJI’s New Drone is Here – Introducing the Mavic Pro
