
Acoustic Drone Detection On The Cheap With ESP32
We don’t usually speculate on the true identity of the hackers behind these projects, but when [TN666]’s accoustic drone-detector crossed our desk with the name “Batear”, we…
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How Long Can A Quadcopter Drone Fly On Just Solar?
The dream of fully powering everything from aircraft to cars on just the power generated from solar panels attached to the machine remains a tempting one, but always seems to require some serious e…
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Creating The World’s Most Efficient Quadcopter Drone
Although not a typical focus of people who fly quadcopter drones for a hobby or living, endurance flying has a certain appeal to it for the challenge it offers. Thus, as part of his efforts to coll…
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Autonomous Boat Plots Lake Beds
Although the types of drones currently dominating headlines tend to be airborne, whether it’s hobbyist quadcopters, autonomous delivery vehicles, or military craft, autonomous vehicles can ta…
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Making An Aluminium Foil Glider To Prototype Hydroforming
Hydroforming is a very effective way to turn a ductile metal like aluminium or stainless steel into a specific shape, either using a die or by creating a closed envelope in which the hydraulic flui…
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Saildrones Searching The Sea For Clues To Hurricane Behavior
Hurricanes can cause widespread destruction, so early forecasting of their strength is important to protect people and their homes. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is …
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Watch This RC Jet Thrust System Dance
An EDF (electric duct fan) is a motor that basically functions as a jet engine for RC aircraft. They’re built for speed, but to improve maneuverability (and because it’s super cool) [jo…
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