From Steep Slopes and Glaciers to High Speed: Next-Generation Autonomous Drone Landings
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Unlocking the full potential of autonomous drones requires overcoming the physical limitations of touchdown. Researchers at the 3IIT institute have developed integrated hardware and software solutions—including dissipative suspensions, ultra-low latency telemetry, and passive spine footing—enabling UAVs to execute high-impact landings on 60-degree slopes, vehicles moving at 110 km/h, and zero-friction glacial ice.
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