Autonomous drone swarms use ant colony algorithms to stay in formation without GPS
Advanced drone swarms are ditching satellite reliance for biological inspiration, using ant-like algorithms and visual landmarks to coordinate massive groups during complex missions without a GPS signal.
Autonomous drones like the K2 are now capable of navigating entirely without GPS by scanning ground features with onboard cameras. This terrain-referenced navigation allows units to estimate their position within one to two meters, even in environments where signals are jammed.
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