Why flying robots are looking to nature for navigation and agility

Science · Published 11 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: While drone technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, our flying robots still lack the natural navigation, agility, and adaptability found in animal species that have been flying for millions of years.

Modern drone technology is undergoing a shift by observing biological flight patterns. By studying animals that have mastered flight over millions of years, engineers aim to improve how robots navigate and adapt to complex environments.

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