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Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark

Wired By Ritsuko Kawai Oct 14, 2026 · 4:15 AM 4 views 0 comments

Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark — Image: Wired

Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.

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