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Fairy-Tale-Inspired 'Gremlin Drones' Could Spy in Swarms
By Elizabeth Peterson published
When the U.S. military needs a new idea for drone technology, it turns to an unlikely source for inspiration: old fairy tales.
Drones Spook Bears
By Charles Q. Choi published
Bears apparently seem to find UFOs unbearable — airborne robots and other unidentified flying objects can make bear hearts beat four times faster, researchers say.
3D-Printed Spy Drones Could Be Built at Sea
By Lindsay Dodgson published
A 3D-printed drone was recently launched from a British military warship and successfully flew to shore, a demonstration that could pave the way for futuristic spy drones that can be printed at sea.
Delivery Drones Could Be on Your Doorstep in a Decade, Google Says
By Tia Ghose published
Google's Project Wing could be delivering products to your doorstep in a decade with the help of two-way cellular communication systems.
Incredible Drone Photos: Contest-Winning Images from Above
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The second annual Dronestagram Aerial Photography Contest brought these incredible images to light.
High-Flying Photography: Drones Snap Spectacular, Contest-Winning Images
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Whether they're capturing panoramic views of tulip fields or snapping thrilling images of cliff divers plunging into the sea, one thing is for certain: Drones can take awesome pictures.
FBI's High-Tech Surveillance Planes: 4 Things You Should Know
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Here's what we know so far about the FBI's surveillance-ready aviation program.
Greased Lightning! NASA Drone Advances Unmanned Craft
By Elizabeth Howell published
A huge, 10-engine drone dubbed "Greased Lightning" successfully completed a series of flight tests recently, paving the way for new types of unmanned vehicles that could one day carry people.
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