Researchers have created a working prototype of a new hybrid drone that is capable of flying through the air and diving underwater, achieving propulsion in both environments using the same propellers.
, when the drone is in aerial flight, it operates pretty much identically to how drones currently on the market do: all four of the propeller units face upwards. But when the drone lands on water, those propellers shift direction and face downward, spin at a lower speed, and pull the drone under the surface.
Once underwater, the propellers can adjust their angle as needed and can propel the drone at a speed of up to 6.6 feet per second to a depth of up to 9.8 feet . At any point, the TJ-FlyingFish can return to the surface, rotate its propellers, and take off back into the air. , which adds to the possible use cases of a finished version of the drone. Since it doesn’t need an active pilot, it could be ideal for surveys of various types both above and underwater.
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