Crash-defying quadcopter lands on rooftops pitched at up to 60 degrees

New Atlas | Aug 22, 2022 at 9:28 AM
  • Scientists working to expand the potential landing zones for drones have demonstrated a novel approach, enabling the aircraft to safely touch down on steep inclines.
  • The technology builds on the team’s previous work involving walls and lakes, and could enable drones to land on one of the more common surfaces in the urban environment.
  • This was tested in a real-world, outdoor environment.