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UAV performs first ever perched landing using machine learning algorithms
11 January 2017
The very first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform a perched landing using machine learning algorithms has been developed in partnership with the University of Bristol and BMT Defence Services (BMT). The revolutionary development of a fixed wing aircraft that can land in a small or confined space has the potential to significantly impact intelligence-gathering and the delivery of aid in a humanitarian disaster.
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Engineering students create volcano-monitoring UAS during design challenge
14 September 2015
Engineering students from the University of Bristol are developing a unique unmanned airborne system (UAS) that will be used to monitor the activity of a live volcano in Latin America.
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- Social robotics experts come to Bristol
- First flight for radiation detector
- New Research Chair to develop future aircraft design
- Over £4 million to engineer a new generation of nonlinear dynamic design tools
- PhD student wins dissertation prize
- Oscar-winner Ben walks the golden road to Hollywood via Bristol
- Aerospace engineer wins prestigious technology and innovation award
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- Free talks celebrate Brunel's 200th anniversary
- Her Majesty The Queen opens BLADE
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