SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

Video: High-speed drone lands on moving truck with shock absorbers, reverse thrust

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Canadian researchers developed the DART drone that successfully lands on vehicles moving at highway speeds up to 68 mph using friction-based shock absorbers and reverse thrust technology. In 38 consecutive test landings on a moving pickup truck, the system solved the longstanding challenge of high-speed drone landings that typically result in crashes or bouncing, potentially revolutionizing military reconnaissance and logistics operations.

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