The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has developed a computer-controlled drone that can land automatically, even on a moving target.
In a video posted by the DLR on YouTube, an unmanned aerial vehicle tracks a specially-kitted out Audi with a net on top to catch it.
With a barcode like the one you would find on a magazine - along with other trackers on top of the car - the drone tracked the speed and position of the car, slowing down to match the Audi's 47mph.
The UAV then drops perfectly onto the centre of the net. This technology could possibly provide a new way for remote vehicles to land safely without the need for landing gear.
According to E&T Magazine, this could be useful for solar-powered research drones to stay in the air for longer as weight would be reduced. It could also help drones to land in inclement weather.
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