British Antarctic Survey Tests Climate Change Forecasting Drone

A pioneering mission is underway to utilize pilotless drones in Antarctic research. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is conducting tests on the Windracers Ultra UAV. The drones are designed to survey marine ecosystems and glaciers and reduce CO2 emissions by 90%. Additionally, they are equipped with AI-driven Swarm technology, allowing multiple UAVs to organize themselves as a single system. Dr. Tom Jordan expressed excitement about the technological advancements, emphasizing the urgent need for high-resolution datasets to understand the Antarctic ice sheet's changes and potential global impacts.