a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone
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Depending on weather conditions, a battery operated quadcopter can cover a distance of nearly 100 square kilometers in one day.
Usually, quadcopters are steered by humans, or they send their data to a powerful earthbound computer, which then returns the necessary control signals.
Five subjects were able to successfully pilot the quadcopter quickly and accurately for a sustained period of time through an obstacle course in the university's gymnasium.
He says the quadcopters, which measure less than a foot in diameter, take off from autonomous ocean vehicles, which serve as miniature aircraft carriers.
A remote-controlled quadcopter, outfitted with tinsel and mistletoe, paid a visit to Union Square, where unsuspecting San Franciscans and tourists were prompted to pucker up.
Camera-equipped quadcopters are turning out to be a great way to explore places that humans can't be.
This improved software could help reduce the impact of an unplanned landing or steer the quadcopter to a safe place to crash.
You can also buy a quadcopter geared up with safe technology enabling three different flight modes to suit to the requirements of different pilots.
Quadcopters and other drone-type devices are being put to good use by researchers, conservationists, game wardens, and wildlife biologists.
I would build a quadcopter that can autonomously carry a can of beer from the kitchen to the lounge.
Definition of quadcopter in US English:
quadcopter
nounˈkwädˌkäptər
An unmanned helicopter having four rotors.
a group of students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone
Example sentencesExamples
Camera-equipped quadcopters are turning out to be a great way to explore places that humans can't be.
You can also buy a quadcopter geared up with safe technology enabling three different flight modes to suit to the requirements of different pilots.
Usually, quadcopters are steered by humans, or they send their data to a powerful earthbound computer, which then returns the necessary control signals.
I would build a quadcopter that can autonomously carry a can of beer from the kitchen to the lounge.
This improved software could help reduce the impact of an unplanned landing or steer the quadcopter to a safe place to crash.
Five subjects were able to successfully pilot the quadcopter quickly and accurately for a sustained period of time through an obstacle course in the university's gymnasium.
Depending on weather conditions, a battery operated quadcopter can cover a distance of nearly 100 square kilometers in one day.
A remote-controlled quadcopter, outfitted with tinsel and mistletoe, paid a visit to Union Square, where unsuspecting San Franciscans and tourists were prompted to pucker up.
He says the quadcopters, which measure less than a foot in diameter, take off from autonomous ocean vehicles, which serve as miniature aircraft carriers.
Quadcopters and other drone-type devices are being put to good use by researchers, conservationists, game wardens, and wildlife biologists.