Innovation

Watch This Micro Drone Fly Through the Air Like a Maple Seed

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It uses way less power than a conventional drone.

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Songnan Bai and Pakpong Chirarattananon

Around the summertime, you might often see maple seeds—also known as “helicopter” seeds—twirl and dance in the air before floating to the ground. While they’re fun to play with as a kid, adults are also paying close attention to them and turning to these seeds as design inspiration for—what else—flying...

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