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Penn State Researchers Advance Drone Spraying Solutions for High-Density Orchards

Penn State researchers are advancing drone-based spraying systems for fruit orchards, addressing efficiency and sustainability in Pennsylvania's agriculture.

28 Apr 2025

WildWing: An Open-Source Autonomous Drone System for Wildlife Behavior Research

WildWing is an open-source, autonomous drone system designed to track and film group-living animals for behavioral research. Tested on zebras, giraffes, and horses, this $650 solution enables high-quality, scalable wildlife monitoring using real-time computer vision.

23 Apr 2025

NASA’s Perseverance Rover is Testing Spacesuit Materials on Mars

New findings from NASA’s Perseverance rover reveal how spacesuit materials degrade under Martian conditions, offering crucial insights for future astronaut safety and suit design.

11 Apr 2025

What This Drone Detected Over Greenland Has Climate Scientists Rethinking Everything

Researchers used drones with isotope sensors to capture the first high-resolution vapor profiles over Greenland, revealing flaws in climate models and ice-loss estimates.

10 Apr 2025

Duke Robotics Expands Collaboration with Elbit Systems on Drone Technology

Duke Robotics Corp., a leader in advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, today provided an update regarding developments in its collaboration with Elbit Systems ("Elbit") relating to its stabilized weapons drone system technology and Duke Robotics’ TIKAD.

4 Apr 2025

Network Rail Launches First-of-Its-Kind Drone Navigation and Safety System Trial to Save Lives and Millions for the UK

Today, Network Rail has announced a pioneering initiative to develop the UK’s first ‘drone assured navigation and safety system’ for use along its 20,000 miles of railway tracks and infrastructure.

From Drone Major Limited 1 Apr 2025

How AI and Drones Are Making Airfields Safer

This research showcases AI-powered drones that automate airfield assessments, using deep learning and hyperspectral imaging to detect unexploded munitions.

27 Mar 2025

New Blockchain Sharding Method Boosts Scalability and Coordination in UAV Search and Rescue Missions

A novel sharding-based blockchain system enhances scalability and adaptability in UAV search and rescue operations, addressing key interoperability challenges.

24 Mar 2025

Improving Autonomous Vehicle Reliability Through Hardware-Software Co-Design

Wayne State University secures a five-year NSF grant to enhance safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles through advanced hardware-software integration.

20 Mar 2025

NASA Advances Remotely Piloted Aircraft to Transform Airspace Integration

Through the PAAV initiative, NASA is advancing technologies for remotely piloted aircraft, aiming for safe, scalable integration into national airspace.

18 Mar 2025