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Canadian Research Team Unveils Drone That Lands on Ice
IEEE Spectrum reported that a Canadian research team developed the Ice Dart, a drone that can land and anchor itself on slippery surfaces such as icebergs and glaciers.
What happened
According to IEEE Spectrum, the Ice Dart uses specialized landing gear and small protrusions to catch on the ice surface and hold the aircraft in place. The article says the drone is designed to land on steep, slippery surfaces such as glaciers and icebergs.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/kanada-kenkyuu-chiimu-hyouzan-ni-chakuriku-dekiru-doroon-ice-e05656. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.