SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 21, 2024Interesting Engineering

US deploys first-ever autonomous robotic cameras in stratosphere nationwide

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Near Space Labs has deployed the first nationwide network of stratospheric robots providing ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery across the US. The Swift robots capture 7-centimeter resolution images over 1,000 square kilometers per flight, offering insurance companies and others frequent, detailed data to better assess climate risks and property conditions.

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