massachusetts institute of technology

Drones

A mighty wind
A mighty wind
April 3, 2013
Thrusters powered by ionic wind may be an efficient alternative to conventional atmospheric propulsion technologies.
Also labeled: Aircraft, Propulsion, Aircraft design, Energy efficiency, Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Driving drones can be a drag
Driving drones can be a drag
November 14, 2012
Study shows distractions may alleviate boredom and improve drone operators’ performance.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Faculty, Human-computer interaction, Humans and Automation Lab, Research, Security studies and military, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Engineering Systems
Speed limit for birds
Speed limit for birds
January 20, 2012
MIT researchers find critical speed above which birds — and drones — are sure to crash.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Computer modeling, Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS), Mathematics, Nature, Robots, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
Using a phone to fly a drone
Using a phone to fly a drone
November 8, 2011
Pilotless planes at MIT controlled via iPhones in Seattle.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Autonomous vehicles, Faculty, iPhone, Android, smartphones, Mobile devices, Robots, Students, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
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