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Sense and Avoid / Obstacle Avoidance
Multi-rotor Project Demonstration - University of Southampton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71vLnFHfgtw&list=PLKoiep94Lzz6Jjrjh9tRj3X0bsumfxuQS&index=40
Multirotor stereo odometry and obstacle avoidance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEHqIn_pGM0
Read more…Another way or reason for a drone to perch on something...
Perching on a power line - to recharge...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BUui48KPHs&list=PLKoiep94Lzz6Jjrjh9tRj3X0bsumfxuQS&index=12
Read more…The developing Aluminum-Air Battery, This could revolutionize Drones/Multirotors !
Still in the developing stages, and more than one type, the right kind of Aluminum-Air battery could change everything for Drones/Multirotors.
Some say that such a battery would have a "low discharge rate" for use in Drones/Multirotors - but reinterpr
Read more…Truly advanced to the point of being scary...
The first video link here has had a serious influence on me and my drive to push for advanced designs and concepts. This is Raffaello D'Andrea, in a "Ted talks" video. )Note that the camera will repeatedly focus on Bill Gates in the audience) He show
Read more…Tilt Rotors, "Angle (quad, etc.)" or variable pitch motors
Please forgive me for lacking expertise in forums, typing, etc. and for not yet finding the best way to post Youtube videos.
That said, here is one of the best developments in mutirotors IMNSHO:
Tilt Rotors !
I like these because they are not TOO diffic
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