Drones
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China’s Microdrone Innovation Brings Stealth at the Smallest Scale China’s National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) created a mosquito-sized drone, roughly 1.3 centimeters long, tailored for stealth tasks like intelligence gathering for the military. The tiny size makes for easy camouflage in any environment, allowing it to remain close to invisible in covert missions. The drone has insect-like wings that flap to mimic natural movement. … |
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Inside the DIY Robot That Rolls Like a Drone on the Floor Max Imagination has published the making of a DIY spherical robot that moves by rolling inside a transparent plastic ball. It’s meant to entertain pets, explore tight spaces, and be driven via smartphone, like an FPV drone that rolls on the floor. The project uses an XIAO ESP32S3 Sense from Seeed Studio, which includes Wi-Fi, a 2MP camera, a mic, and a microSD slot. Two geared motors… |
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DUAWLFIN, A Drone That Can Both Fly and Drive Using the Same Motors Researchers from UC Berkeley have developed a unique hybrid drone that both flies like a quadcopter and drives on the ground using the same motors. Unlike the average drone that needs separate motors or propellers to move on the ground, DUAWLFIN uses a clever mechanical system called a differential drivetrain to switch between flight and wheels. The spinning of propellers is not required while… |
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DIY Drone Test Rig: How to Build a 3D Printed Mini Drone Testing Stand Building a DIY drone test rig is essential for safely testing mini-drones without the risk of crashes or component damage. This comprehensive guide shows you how to build a 3D printed drone testing stand that allows complete flight testing in a controlled tabletop environment. This drone test stand was originally built for our LiteWing Drones, but you can use it to test any mini drones. … |
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Another Take on DIY ESP32 Drone, Now with Popsicle Sticks We’ve seen multiple DIY drone projects over the years, each bringing something unique to the table. At CircuitDigest, we even built our own version of a Wi-Fi controlled drone using the ESP32, which later evolved into LiteWing—an open-source drone development platform aimed at makers and researchers. Continuing in this spirit of accessible drone building, Vishal Sharma from the YouTube channel… |
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This Student-Built Satellite Turns Into a Drone While Landing Here is something you don’t see every day, a satellite that turns into a drone and guides itself back to the ground, without the help of a parachute. I Build Stuff youtuber recently made this happen for the CanSat competition, and honestly, it is one of those “simple idea, tricky execution” projects that ended up working out surprisingly well. Instead of using a parachute to land, like… |
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Vayudh Secures $10 Million In A Funding Round to Advance Indigenous Drone Technology On April 22, 2025, Indian defence technology company Vayudh raised $10 million in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The round also included Deepinder Goyal of Zomato, Ajay Aggarwal of Action TESA, Sumit Jalan, LetsVenture and Navam Capital. This follows an earlier investment from Florintree Advisors and marks Vayudh’s biggest fundraising so far. … |
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M.S. Dhoni-Backed Garuda Aerospace Secures ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding Chennai-headquartered Garuda Aerospace has secured ₹100 crore in its Series B funding round from Venture Catalysts at a valuation of $250 million. The investment marks a significant milestone for this drone startup company founded in 2015. Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace said the funds will support scaling of its production facility and… |
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This Bug-Sized Wireless Flying Robot can Hover, Survive Collisions, and Adjust Its Route Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a tiny flying robot inspired by flying insects. It is less than 1 centimeter in size with only two tiny magnets and weighs only 21 milligrams, making it the smallest flying robot that can be controlled without wires. Unlike normal drones that need batteries and sensors, this robot moves using an external magnetic field. Though… |
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Vodafone to Showcase Innovative Connectivity and Weather Sensing Solutions at MWC 2025 Vodafone is set to showcase a range of innovative technologies at Mobile World Congress (MWC25) from 3-5 March 2025. The company will present 30 products and services that integrate advanced connectivity, climate-based data and AI-driven customer experiences. Among the highlights are partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Aduna and Save the Children,… |
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Types of Drones Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have evolved into essential tools across multiple industries. Their diverse designs and flight mechanisms cater to a wide range of applications, from personal hobbies to military operations. Understanding the different types of drones helps in identifying their specific roles and advantages. Based on the design,… |
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Vishay's RAIK060 Inductive Sensor: 360° Accuracy, High-Speed Rotation for Industrial and AMS Applications Vishay Intertechnology has launched the MCB RAIK060, a high-precision inductive position sensor designed for industrial and AMS (automotive, marine, and aerospace) applications. This sensor is thinner, lighter, and faster than traditional magnetic-based solutions, making it a great fit for applications working in demanding environments. … |
