The first collision-resilient drone, which was launched by Pakistani aerospace engineer Mohammad Obaid Raza, is an important advancement in technology which allows remote controlled aerial vehicles to keep performing even after they get damaged physically.
Raza’s company, Ace Aeronautics created the drone. This Pakistani drone was developed to be operated in limited spaces and dangerous situations such as underground mines, pipelines, and buildings which are destroyed by fire.
This drone has a safety feature that allows the device to survive collisions and continue flying, as compared to typical drones that are frequently rendered inoperable following collisions.
Raza explained:
“This drone uses simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, which allows it to navigate even without GPS signals. That makes it especially useful in underground or remote locations where satellite connectivity is unreliable.”
Raza’s invention has already drawn a lot of attention. At the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards, Raza fought against 16 countries in Hong Kong after he won the P@SHA Gold Award in Pakistan.
Recently, he was approached by the government of Qatar with a lot of questions about the possible application of drone in their assessments of the gas and oil infrastructure of the country.
Regarding the wider relevance of his work, Raza highlighted Pakistan’s potential to become a global center for technology.
Raza said:
“I’ve exhibited at international forums, and I can confidently say that we are second to none”.
With Ace Aeronautics in the forefront, his long-term goal is for Pakistan to become a globally recognized leader in robotics and aerospace.
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