Drones news
Incredible computer-controlled drone lands on moving car
<p>The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has developed a computer-controlled drone that can land automatically, even on a moving target.<br />
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In a video posted by the DLR on YouTube, an unmanned aerial vehicle tracks a specially-kitted out Audi with a net on top to catch it. <br />
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With a barcode like the one you would find on a magazine - along with other trackers on top of the car - the drone tracked the speed and position of the car, slowing down to match the Audi's 47mph.<br />
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The UAV then drops perfectly onto the centre of the net. This technology could possibly provide a new way for remote vehicles to land safely without the need for landing gear.<br />
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According to E&T Magazine, this could be useful for solar-powered research drones to stay in the air for longer as weight would be reduced. It could also help drones to land in inclement weather.</p>
1/25/2016
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