SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 19, 2026Interesting Engineering

Smart flight system lets drones avoid obstacles instantly and fly more efficiently

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MIGHTY, a drone navigation system from MIT and UPenn, optimizes flight paths and travel time simultaneously, dodging obstacles in milliseconds. In tests, it flew 10% faster than existing methods, reaching speeds of 6.7 m/s and arriving 15% sooner.

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