Drone in Preparation for Testing (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University postdoctoral researcher Riccardo Petrolo adjusts a drone in preparation for testing. Petrolo is part of a National Science Foundation-funded project to continue development of autonomous drones that coordinate to find and model dangerous pollutants. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.