The insect-like exo-skeleton design of this microdrone uses composites because weight has a major impact on flight times. The structural architecture of the MD4-200 uses epoxy resin reinforced with ...

Drones are seeing increased use in a wide array of applications, including delivery and inspection services, aerial photography, mapping and surveying, and search and rescue missions. Integrating ...

The photovoltaic micro aerial vehicle has a footprint of 0.15 m x 0.15 m and a weight of only 0.071 kg. According to its creators, it is the smallest solar-rechargeable multi-rotor ever developed to ...

As an emerging frontier in biomimetic intelligent microsystems, insect-scale flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles (FWMAVs) demonstrate significant application potential due to their exceptional ...

Inspired by samaras, those helicopter-like winged seeds produced by maple trees, the F-SAM (Foldable Single Actuator Monocopter) proves that you don’t need such costly tech to make something fly. A ...

The field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight control and dynamics has witnessed significant advancements over recent decades, merging theoretical innovation with practical applications. Modern ...

China has introduced a drone as small as a mosquito, marking a significant step forward in surveillance and covert technology. Developed by scientists at the National University of Defense Technology ...

A new paper published in Nature details the creation of a new type of electrostatic flyer, which uses sunlight to power its propulsion system and achieve flight. In the new paper, a team of ...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a transformative tool in wildlife monitoring and conservation, offering researchers unprecedented access to remote or otherwise inaccessible habitats.

Drones are seeing increased use in a wide array of applications, including delivery and inspection services, aerial photography, mapping and surveying, and search and rescue missions. Integrating ...