C2I 2020 Aerospace & Defence shortlist
Featuring a collection of scientists and engineers from some of the UK’s leading universities (Bristol, Cambridge, Manchester and UCL), the UK Volcanology Field Robotics Team has been breaking new ground in aeronautics and volcanology since 2017. Using bespoke fixed wing drones, the team has been studying volcanic plumes in some of the most challenging physical environments on Earth, in countries such as Guatemala, Chile, Montserrat and Papua New Guinea. “Robotics, and in particular drones/UAVs presented an opportunity for a revolution in volcanology,” said Dr Matt Watson from the Unive...
Source: theengineer.co.uk