Video: Unmanned Quadrocopters Work in Unison to Play Catch

By Caroline Rees / 16 Oct 2012
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Quadrocopters that can play catch with each other are providing a glimpse at the future of coordinated, autonomous drone technology. Their creators in Zurich say the copters have potential application in both the military and civilian worlds, with ever-improving technology that allows them to work as a well-coordinated team.

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