Fire-resistant drones promise to help rescuers in a hot spot
Drones built to withstand extreme temperatures have passed initial testing in an effort to reduce risks to rescuers in fire emergencies.
The research team, led by material scientist Shanyu Zhao and head of laboratory Wim Malfait, showed that by wrapping a drone in a heat-proof suit made of materials used in space, it gained the endurance necessary to survey dangerous fire situations before fire crews put their lives at risk.informative video on YouTubeThe joint research team picked polyimide plastic aerogel as the main insulating material, coating the whole drone – including rotors – in fire-resistant material .
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