Drone technology has invaded a wide range of industries around the world and for good reason. Incredibly useful, these robots allow people to execute tasks and activities in ways they never were able to. Not to mention that many of the drone technology out there is much more efficient and convenient than past human performances, while taking a lot of the risk out of equation as well.
For instance, there is drone technology for emergency situations such as fighting fires and giving medical attention. Yet for every public service being addressed, there are just as many drone technology being adopted in private spheres as well. From companies making use of them in fun and festive ways to individuals employing drone tech in daily chore-related activities, this is a product that keeps on giving.
50 Examples of Useful Drone Technology
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Life-Saving Air Drones
This Air Drone Helps Identify Victims in an Avalanche
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Cyclist-Protecting Robots
The Cyclodrone by Frog Design Alerts Riders to Upcoming Dangers
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Champagne Delivery Drones
Casa Madrona Sends Champagne to High-Paying Guests by Drone Delivery
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Festival Photographer Drones
Twitter's Dronie Snaps Sky Selfies at Cannes Lions 2014
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Jellyfish-Mimicking Drones
Researchers at NYU Created a Jellyfish Drone That Hovers in the Air
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Champagne Drone Deliveries
Las Vegas' Marquee Dayclub Offers a Luxury Hi-Tech Bottle Service
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Medical Emergency Drones
The Ambulance Drone Sends First Aid Supplies Quickly to the Scene
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Life-Saving Helicopter Drones
The Defikopter is a GPS Location Tracking Defibrillator
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Wireless Videocamera Drones
The Swivl Robotic Cameraman Will Help you Take Stunning Videos
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Upside-Down Ocean Drones
The Sea-Eye Can Monitor the Oceans Even When it's Tipped Upside-Down
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Painterly Drones
KATSU's Robot Art Projects Have Drones Create Abstract Paintings
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Camera-Toting Quadcopters
The Aries Blackbird X10 Captures High Quality Footage
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Pocket-Sized Drones
The Cargo Pocket ISR is a Miniature Surveillance Drone
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Cannabi-Hunting Drones
The Project ResQu Helicopters Can Identify Invasive Weeds in the Rainforest
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Intercontinental Social Media Drones
This Facebook Drone Looks to Connect the World with Internet
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Palm-Sized Selfie Drones
The Zano Drone is Designed to Capture Selfies and Videos
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Inventory-Monitoring Drones
Fraunhofer's Flying Robots Will Simplify Inventory Administration
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Pollution-Fighting Pinecone Drones
Michal Pospiech Designed This Personal Air Filter Robot
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Fetching Personal Drones
Bizzby Provides a Fast Service Perfect in Times of Emergencies
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Robotic Pizza Delivery Drones
The Domino's DomiCopter is the First Ever Drone-Delivered Pizza
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Autonomous Delivery Drones
Google's Project Wing is Developing Drones that Deliver Packages
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Mail Delivery Drones
Amazon Prime Air is a Futuristic Aerial Mail Delivery Service That Uses UAVs
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Coastline-Monitoring Drones
These Drones Will Detect Illegal Fishing on the Coast of Belize
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Race-Recording Robots
Drones by Sebastian Russ Keep on Athletes' Heels for Photo Ops
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Kamikaze Drones
The New Switchblade UAV Uses Self-Destruct Tech to Engage Enemies
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Unmanned Medic Drones
The Smart Aid Arrives at Accident Sites With No Time Wasted
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Fog-Clearing Drones
China Has Successfully Tested Drones to Help Clear the Extreme Fog
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Weather-Predicting Underwater Drones
These Deep Sea Drones Will Help Predict Weather Better
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Book Delivery Drones
The Zookal Textbook Drones Make Ordering Required Readings a Breeze
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Seafaring Security Cyborgs
The BIOSwimmer is an Autonomous Techno Tuna that Detects Bombs
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Fire-Fighting Flying Drones
This Wildfire Prevention Technology Helps Monitor Fires from Afar
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Incredible Camera Drones
The Bebop Drone is a Camera-Toting Quadcopter of the Highest Quality
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Christmas Kissing Drones
TGI Fridays UK Gets Couples to Kiss Under the Mistletoe
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Domestic Spy Drones
Rover is a One-Bot Surveillance Team and is Controlled by Your Phone
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Aerial Photography Drones
The LA100 Version 2 Drone Takes Photos and Videos from the Air
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Rhino-Saving Drones
These Anti-Poaching Drones Will Identify Poachers in African National Parks
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Airplane-Inspecting Drones
These Quadcopters Will Be Used to Inspect easyJet Aircraft
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Aerial Crime Fighting Drones
The CUPID Drone Prototype Made Its Debut at the SXSW 2014 Conference
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Hi-Tech Lifesaver Drones
The PARS Robot is an Incredible Automated Life Saving Device
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Border-Monitoring Drones
The Stratobus Earth Drone Looks to Ensure Security Down Below
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Beer-Delivering Helicopters
This Beer Drone Delivers Directly to You Without You Having to Move
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Unmanned Cargo Drones
The Compact 'Cargo Unmanned Air System' Can Carry Surprisingly Heavy Loads
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Heartening Soda-Delivering Drones
This Singapore Coca-Cola Delivery is More Special Than Usual
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Drone Circus Performers
This Cirque Du Soleil Video Features a Fleet of Flying Lampshades
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Robotic Raptors
The 'Robirds' Drones Are Used to Keep Nuisance Birds Away
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Music-Streaming Drones
The Spotify PartyDrone Plays Personalized Music to Festival Goers
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WiFi-Expanding Drones
This WiFi Drone Will Improve Communications in Disaster-Struck Areas
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Trailblazing Delivery Drones
Drone Company Flirtey Will Test Drone Delivery Systems in New Zealand
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Drone Helicopter-Powered Vehicles
The 2015 Subaru WRX is Powered by Drone Helicopters
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Wildlife-Protecting Drones
Airware’s Drones Aim to Protect Endangered Animals in Kenya
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Multifunctional Lawn Care Robots
The EcoFlow Blade Cuts Grass and Collects Leaves
Collaboration Concept Photography Drones
The DJI x GoPro FPV CNCPT by Cédric Rouvroy is Agile
Multi-Mission Military Drones
This VTOL Drone Can Execute An Array Of Combat-Centric Tasks
Flexible Videographer Camera Gimbals
The DJI Ronin 4D Flex Has an Extending Construction
Precision Maintenance Robotic Lawnmowers
The KOWOLL M28E Uses 3D LiDAR SLAM Technology
Sensor-Guided Fertilizer Robots
John Deere's 'ExactShot' Applies Fertilizer With Extreme Precision
Refurbished Aerial Drones
DJI Launches a Series of Certified Refurbished Drones and Sports Cameras
Wireless Drone Control Headsets
The DJI Goggles Integra Hide a Battery Pack in the Rear
Robotic Five-Camera Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON AI Robotic Lawn Mower is Efficient
Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones
The Conceptual DJI Express by Qingsheng Meng is Well-Ventilated
AI-Powered Weeding Robots
The 'Vulcan' Uses Machine Learning to Precisely Extract Weeds
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
The Conceptual 'Motorcycle Drone' By Fang E is Armored
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
Compact Action Cams
GoPro's New 'GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini' is Perfect for Drone Footage
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Multi-Mode Camera Drones
The 'Hover Camera X1' Drone Offers Assorted Flight & Photography Mpdes
Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones
The HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera Weighs Just 125-Grams
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
Immersive FPV Drone Models
The DJI Avata 2 Drone Works with the Goggles 3 and the DJI RC Motion 3
Hovering Soccer Referee Drones
The 'Referee' Drone by Seungmin Ha Tracks the Entire Game
Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones
The Conceptual 'SHARK' Waterborne Drone Has Six Propellers
Indoor Air Conditioning Drones
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the New Drone AC to Control Temperatures
Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 Easily Traverses Any Home or Environment
AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots
The RoboUP Robot Lawn Mower Doesn't Require a Perimeter Wire
Lightweight Agility Camera Drones
The DJI Air 3 is Equipped with Two Cameras
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
Fully Automated Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Launched Its New DreameBot L10 Ultra Robot Vacuum
Hybrid Racing Camera Drones
The DJI FPV2 by Kim Leung-cheol Has a Hasselblad Camera System
Modular Shipping Trailer Drones
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is Hydrogen-Powered
Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones
The Firefly X-01 Fire Rescue Drone Assists Human Firefighters
Auto-Mulching Robotic Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON 360° AI Vision Robotic Mower is All-in-One
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
Inaugural Tech Power Stations
The DJI Power Stations Come in Two Models
Advanced Intelligent Mowing Robots
The Yarbo Lawn Mower M1 Has RTK-GPS Technology
4K-Enabled Underwater Drones
This Drone Can Capture Crystal-Clear Video In Deep and Dark Waters
Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Drones
HevenDrones Launches Its First Hydrogen-Powered Drone
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Autonomous Farming Vehicles
The Autonomous Multi-Terrain Tractor by Reindy Allendra is Advanced
Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones
This Uncrewed Drone Can Fire Advanced Multi-Role Missiles
Temperature-Resistant Delivery Drones
DJI's 'FlyCart 30' Offers Reliable Aerial Package Deliveries
Home Security Surveillance Drones
Ring Showcases its New Always Home Cam Drone at CES
Artificial Intelligence Hardware
NASA Uses AI to Enhance the Performance of Its Hardware
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Technical Triple-Camera Drones
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Offers High-Quality Images Like Never Before
Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras
Zero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera X1 is a Miniature Drone
AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices
UVCeed Shared a Solution for the "Tripledemic" at CES 2023
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Miniature Underwater Drone Units
The 'BentiX' Underwater Drone Will Capture Footage in 4K
Self-Steering Delivery Drones
Zipline Announced its 'Platform 2' Drone Delivery Service
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Next-Generation eCommerce Drones
The Amazon MK30 Drone is the Evolution of Prime Air Delivery
AI-Integrated Robotic Vacuums
The L20 Ultra Features Industry-First AI-Driven MopExtend Tech
Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology
Researchers Work Towards a Drunk-Driving Detection Software
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Wall-Breaching Drone Trackers
Wifi Device Breaches are Studied at the University of Waterloo
Robotic 360-Degree Vision Lawnmowers
The ECOVACS GOAT G1 Has Features Smart Navigation
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots
Autofuel is a New Robotic Refueling System Catered for Drivers
Reduced Drag Aircrafts
DARPA's CRANE Program Seeks to Create a Plane Without a Mechanical Control
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Lawn Care Robots
Dandy Technology is Bringing First-to-Market Robots to CES 2023
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Endurant Combat Drones
This French-Made Drone Can Offer Operation Times Of Up to 24 Hours
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Flying Insects Light Traps
The STEM Flying Insects Light Trap is Safe and Pet-friendly
Dragon-Themed Drone Light Shows
The Legend of the Dragon Gate Will Tell a Tale with 1,500 Drones
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Telephoto Price-Friendly Drones
The DJI Mavic 3 is Designed with a Telephoto Lens Camera
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
Entry-Level Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 2 SE Weighs in at Just 246-Grams
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork
KATSU Presents a New Solo Exhibition at OMNI Gallery
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
8K Cinema Camera Drones
DJI Unveils Its Latest Inspire 3 Drone with an 8K Filmmaking Camera
Mesh Networking Support Drones
The EVO Max 4T Uses Autonomous Flight Technology and AI to Navigate
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots
The Robot Falcon is a Robot Designed to Push Birds Away from Planes
Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Ultro' Air Purification System Cleans Larger Spaces
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems
This System Helps Prevent Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
Augmented Helicopter Helmet Displays
This Display Gives Helicopter Pilots a Tactical Advantage
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
AI-Scaling Developing Tools
Adobe Introduces the Firefly Services to Aid Developers
Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones
This Drone Can Hit Ludicrous Speeds and Cope With Bad Weather Conditions
Airport-Assisting Drone Systems
The 'AtlasNEST' System Boosts Airport Surveillance & Safety
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Compact Budget-Friendly Drones
DJI's Non-Pro Version of the 'Mini 3' is Expected to Launch Shortly
Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels
This Craft Uses Cameras & Lasers to Map Shorelines & Riverbeds
Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones
The 'SRV-8X Optimus' is Suited to Diverse Applications
Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters
Kawasaki's 'K-Racer XI' Can Haul 100 Kilograms Of Cargo
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters
Steadicopter and BIRD Aerosystems Revealed the Black Eagle 50H
AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeders
Bird Buddy Unveils its New Feeder that Can Identify Species
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Medication Delivery Drones
Amazon Pharmacy Debuts the First Drone Delivery Service for Medications
Smart Indoor Farming Robots
The 4 Feed Carrier is a New Generation of Advanced AI Robots
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Commercial Aerial Systems
AgEagle Debuts the 'eBee VISION' ISR Drone for High-Res Video Imagery
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones
ThunderFly's 'TF-G1' Unmanned Drone can Maintain Flight in Weather
Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks
This System Lets Drones Pick Up and Deliver Orders Efficiently
Precision Robotic Weeding Services
This Platform Carries Out Weeding and Real-Time Crop Modelling
Inflatable Body Digital Drones
The SoBAR Drone Has an On-Demand Inflatable Fabric Frame
Natural Environment-Analyzing Drones
The 'eDrone' Captures eDNA From Fallen Branches
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Convenient remote healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
AI-Powered Autonomous Applications
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Functions on AI Technology
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Halloween Drone Deliveries
Manna Delivers Halloween Treats To Homes in Fort Worth, Texas
Wildfire-Predicting AI Models
Aalto University Researchers' FireCNN is a Wildfire Prediction Tool
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
Californian Retail Drone Deliveries
Amazon Air is Now Delivering Orders by Drone in America
Balance Beam-Walking Robots
This Quadruped Robot Boasts Incredibly Nimble Balance
Emergency-Landing Assisted Systems
Airbus Adds Assisted Piloting Features in the Emergency Cases
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power
Airport Authentication Technology
Abu Dhabi Airports Tested New Facial Recognition Technologies
Automated Search Rescue Crafts
The Zelim Guardian is a New Solutions for When its too Dangerous