Bird-inspired drones may be able to perch on power lines to recharge

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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are currently being considered for many applications, although one factor that a lot of people tend to gloss over is the aircrafts' limited battery range – being able to stay airborne for only 10 to 30 minutes at a time definitely limits their usefulness. Researchers at MIT, however, are developing a possible solution. They're working on a fixed-wing UAV that can perch on power lines and use their emitted magnetic fields to recharge its battery, before continuing on its way... Continue Reading Bird-inspired drones may be able to perch on power lines to recharge

Section: Aircraft

Tags: Biomimicry, Drone, MIT, UAV

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