Intel flies 500 drones simultaneously

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Intel successfully demonstrated the simultaneous coordinated flight of 500 drones controlled by a single laptop. Each drone, weighing only 280 grams and equipped with LEDs, can form complex close formations. This technology has potential applications in entertainment, advertising, search and rescue operations, and industrial or military uses. The demonstration highlights Intel's advancements in drone technology and its implications for various sectors.

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Intel recently demonstrated the simultaneous coordinated flight of 500 drone controlled by one laptop. Equipped with LEDs the drones (weighing only 280 gms) are able to create complex close formations. Intel foresees applictions to entertainment/ advertising ,search and rescue and industrial(military?) applications

 
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Very cool. Thanks for posting it.
 

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