Drone swarm breakthrough promises safer and faster aerial missions

Durham University researchers have developed a drone swarm system that dramatically improves the speed, safety, and coordination of unmanned aerial vehicles during complex missions.

The technology, named T-STAR, enables swarms of drones to communicate and adapt in real time. Each drone can instantly alter its path to avoid collisions while maintaining formation, ensuring the group continues toward its target with minimal disruption.

Traditional systems often require drones to slow down drastically in cluttered or unpredictable environments. By contrast, T-STAR maintains high performance even in obstacle-rich settings, completing missions faster and with smoother trajectories.

"T-STAR allows autonomous aerial vehicles to operate as a truly intelligent swarm, combining speed, safety, and