New Predictive "Intelligent Drone Swarm" Technology Allows Drones to Cooperate for Faster, Safer Flight

New Predictive "Intelligent Drone Swarm" Technology Allows Drones to Cooperate for Faster, Safer Flight

The application of unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous drones in emergency and rescue operations has been rapidly increasing, as the use of drones in these situations enables real-time aerial data to be instantly provided to support crisis teams. However, coordinating the flight of multiple drones simultaneously presents its own technical challenges. Increasing speed can heighten the risk of collisions or navigation errors, while prioritizin…

Durham University scientists pioneer new drone swarm technology

Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions.