Aalborg University Students Create Seamless Air-Water Hybrid Drone
Students at Aalborg University in Denmark have created a remarkable drone that can seamlessly transition from flying in the air to swimming in water. This innovative air-water hybrid drone, developed as part of a bachelor's thesis, has the potential for real-world applications ranging from military use to marine exploration and search and rescue.
The drone, designed and built over two semesters by students under the guidance of Associate Professor Petar Durdevic, is not the first of its kind. Previous prototypes have been developed by Rutgers University and Chinese scientists. However, the Aalborg University team has achieved a seamless transition between air and water, demonstrating impressive maneuverability.
The drone's secret lies in its variable pitch propellers, which provide negative thrust for increased control underwater. This allows the drone to dive, move around, and resurface with ease, as shown in a shared video. The students, from the applied industrial electronics program, have created a unique drone that can operate effectively in both environments.
Currently a single prototype, the air-water hybrid drone from Aalborg University shows great promise for further development and real-world application. Its potential in military operations, vessel inspections, marine exploration, and search and rescue missions is significant. As the students continue to refine and improve their design, this innovative drone could revolutionize how we explore and navigate both air and water.
Read also:
- Chile's $10B Green Energy Project Threatens World-Class Observatory
- Exploring Harry Potter's Lineage: Decoding the Enigma of His Half-Blood Ancestry
- Elon Musk Acquires 26,400 Megawatt Gas Turbines for Powering His AI Project, Overlooks Necessary Permits for Operation!
- Ontario terminates $100M Starlink agreement due to U.S. import taxes
