Students 3D print drone that can swim underwater and fly through the air — 'variable-pitch propeller system' paves way for amphibious breakthrough

Students from Aalborg University in Denmark have 3D printed a custom drone that is able to operate underwater and can seamlessly jump between flight and submerged travel.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/students-3d-print-drone-that-can-swim-underwater-and-fly-through-the-air-variable-pitch-propeller-system-paves-way-for-amphibious-breakthrough

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