Stanford University Develops a Drone That Can Climb Walls

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a way to tackle one of the major problems currently facing drones: battery efficiency. Energy is wasted as drones spend extensive amounts of time hovering. To solve this, researchers have developed a series of `microspines` inspired by the anatomy of geckos, which allows a drone to drag itself against the bumps of a wall. The technology will help photographers and videographers scout for locations and capture footage easier, as they can perch in ...