It is undeniable that science is advancing faster and faster and bringing more practical solutions to our daily lives. Even those who follow technological advances can be shocked by new inventions. One of them, developed by scientists from federal Institute Swiss Institute of Technology in Lausanne, could be a lifeline for disaster victims who are trapped in isolated locations. And they used a curious resource: an edible drone.
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What is the edible drone made of?
Scientists have created an edible drone. The object's wings are made with rice bars in small hexagonal pieces glued together with gelatin. Thus, parts of the object can be detached and eaten. The object will serve as a palliative measure, so that the victims can hold the ends until the rescue arrives.
Food can arrive super fast. In initial tests, the drone flew at a speed of 10 meters per second (approximately 36 km/h).
In addition to the edible wings, the drone was thought and designed to be smaller than the conventional size. Thus, it can go to even more remote places that other drones would not be able to reach, such as the mountains of Switzerland, where lost climbers and hikers are more likely to occur and hurt.
The scientists' new challenge for the edible drone is to make other parts of the object edible as well, so that it can be used to the fullest.
How are drones already used in everyday life?
First of all, it's good to have a brief idea of what a drone is: they are unmanned aircraft of different sizes, which can be controlled from a distance.
When they were created, they were intended for military purposes only. But, as technology became more accessible, they began to be used for different activities and, today, they are almost everywhere.
They are used to make images of sporting events, concerts, advertisements, in agribusiness and even journalistic recordings for various purposes. Drones have also started to be used for deliveries. Companies like iFood have already started to invest in delivery made by unmanned aircraft.
According to data from Emerg Research, the estimate is that the drone delivery market will earn up to US$ 18.65 billion by 2028. And the tendency is for the little flyers to become more and more popular.
It's good to get used to the drones.
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