Building Airplanes That 'See'

To military applications, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are becoming increasingly indispensable and useful. These aircraft, which are currently flown by remote controls, are able to reach dangerous areas that are deemed too hazardous for human pilots. Their small sizes also make them difficu... [ read more >> ]

A model UAV, outfitted with the new guidance systems that allow it to "see" the ground all by itself

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Image credits: University of Queensland

A model UAV, outfitted with the new guidance systems that allow it to "see" the ground all by itself