Revolutionary Drone Lands Safely on Speeding Vehicles at 68 MPH
Researchers from the University of Sherbrooke in Canada have developed a revolutionary drone landing system. Dubbed DART, this experimental quadcopter can safely land on speeding vehicles, opening up new possibilities for drone use in challenging environments.
DART uses friction shock absorbers (FSAs) and reverse thrust (RVT) to absorb impact and maintain stability during landings on moving vehicles. This robust technology makes drones less weather-dependent and allows for deployment in more challenging and unpredictable environments.
Drone landings, particularly on moving objects, are notoriously difficult. Almost half of all drone accidents occur during this phase. DART's innovative system increases the flight envelope for the leveling maneuver, enabling safer landings from a broader range of flight conditions. Successful tests have seen DART land safely on a pickup truck traveling up to 68 miles per hour, a feat achieved 38 consecutive times.
The potential applications of this technology are vast. Improved landing ability opens up new possibilities, such as landing on fast boats, ships, and emergency vehicles for supply delivery. This could revolutionize how we use drones for search and rescue, disaster relief, and other critical services.
The research, published in the Journal of Field Robotics (DOI: 10.1002/rob.70069), marks a significant step forward in drone technology. With DART, drones can now safely navigate and land in environments previously deemed too challenging, potentially saving lives and improving efficiency in various industries.
Read also:
- Memfault Joins ST Partner Programme for Enhanced Device Monitoring
- Worldcoin's Iris Scanning Raises Global Privacy Concerns
- 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!
