These first flights of a drone that does not use propellers, but ion propulsion are exciting in their own way. There is still work to be done: but if it works well, it will make history.
The company known for its vertical thrust engines is teaming up with the Japanese delivery giant for a uniquely shaped cargo drone.
The new VTOL Vetal drone responds to the needs of the most demanding users, with new technology and no need to have a runway.
UC Berkeley has created a new experimental drone that transforms by changing its appearance and function during its flight.
Two researchers have invented a nature-inspired leg and claw system: they equip a drone, and tomorrow they will hold robotic birds.
These brightly colored robotic boats made by Saildrone seem to have a death wish.
An Italian startup develops a system for the automated delivery of medical products: Drobo does it on wheels and... rotors!
A very apt concept pushes the rescue capabilities of drones to the maximum, adding one more function: the life buoy.
Saver Whale is the concept of an underwater drone that can carry out rescue operations in difficult or impossible to reach locations.
Robotics advances in every field and undermines human work. The latest threat comes from flocks of drones that are very good at picking fruit.
In the future, a smartwatch may not be the only companion for a jog. The Traverse drone concept observes from above and acts as a personal trainer.
The bird drone developed by the Polytechnic University of Lausanne (EPFL) shows all the potential of flight inspired by that of birds of prey.
The ambulance of the future? At full speed. To do this, we need to increase efficiency and reduce traffic: the ERKA concept aims at both objectives
A delivery drone of record size and load (almost 200kg) opens a door to a future of intelligent and widespread "air mail"
Amazon Ring Always Home Cam. Jeff Bezos' company dominates home security by also adding a "guardian" drone. Here's what it is.
A cross between a canoe, an F1 single-seater and a photography drone - this racing drone has a truly muscular look.
On various tech blogs I've read quite a bit of excitement about these firefighting drones being pioneered in China. I think about it. The test shown in the video below shows the firefighter drone extinguishing flammable material suspended outside the building on scaffolding. How does a real fire start in an apartment building? One plausible scenario: An overloaded power strip or faulty appliance produces a spark. The sparkle spreads on the carpet, on the furniture, on the curtains. Now we have many… Read more
It may seem dystopian to you, but the idea of having a "guard" drone watching over your home from above is anything but strange. Here because.
V-Coptr Falcon is strong and silent. The drone of the future shows an unconventional approach and decidedly over the top performance.
Lexus LF-30 is an open window on the brand's electric future. A wonderful concept that projects us directly into 2030.
The engineers at the Caltech Center for Autonomous Systems and (CAST) are developing a biped drone. Please tell me what it is for.
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