SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 7, 2025TechEBlog

Engineering Student Builds Flying Sword Drones, Stunts Ensue

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A Chinese engineering student created sword-shaped drones controlled by hand gestures using a wrist-mounted sensor band that detects tilts and movements. The 2-foot 3D-printed quadcopters feature four tiny propellers embedded along their length and respond smoothly to hand motions, allowing users to guide them through the air like fantasy flying swords from martial arts films.

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