Danish Students Invent Hybrid Drone for Air & Water
Students at Aalborg University in Denmark have created a remarkable hybrid drone that can seamlessly transition from flying in the air to swimming in water. This innovative drone, developed under the guidance of Associate Professor Petar Durdevic, is the result of a bachelor's thesis project and has potential real-world applications such as emergency response, vessel inspections, and search and rescue.
The drone, currently a single prototype, was designed, built, and tested over two semesters. It is not the first of its kind, with previous air-water hybrid drones developed by Rutgers University and Chinese scientists. What sets this drone apart is its use of variable pitch propellers, which allow it to operate effectively in both air and water environments.
The drone's propellers can provide negative thrust, enhancing its maneuverability underwater. This unique feature enables the drone to dive underwater, move around, and then fly out of the water again, making it a versatile tool for various applications.
The hybrid drone, developed as part of a bachelor's thesis, demonstrates the students' and Professor Durdevic's innovative thinking and engineering prowess. While currently a prototype with no plans for mass production, this drone holds promise for future use in emergency response situations and other real-world applications that require both aerial and underwater capabilities.
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