Landmines are a common and particularly useful tool used in warfare but what happens when the conflict ends? The truth is, landmines continue to have a devastating effect wherever they’ve been left killing and maiming indiscriminately. The good news is that with today’s available technology, there have been several interesting engineering innovations that can help.
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First came driverless cars, then came research into autonomous ships to help with transport freight emissions. Earlier this month Mercedes Benz tested an autonomous big rig on a public road and this week the news is of a pilotless helicopter being tested to help in the battles with wildfires in the United States. Autonomous and remote controlled vehicles are being used more and more in the battle for improved efficiency, safety and sustainability.
Earlier this week a Lockheed Martin helicopter capable of flying autonomously was launched in Idaho. Whilst the helicopter is capable of flying without a pilot, there was a safety pilot on board during the testing. The helicopter completed multiple drops of water that it had scooped up and then delivered to a demonstration ridge.
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