Model of drone wing (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Model of drone wing

Caption

Researchers have discovered a new possible use for the dome shape that you would find on a to-go cup lid. Patterns of these invertible domes on a drone’s wings would give it a way to remember in microseconds what dangerous conditions feel like and react quickly.

Credit

Purdue University photo/Jared Pike

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