Youth research 2017Young researchers called to the 52nd round
"The future - I'm shaping it!" - This is the motto for a new round of the youth research competition. Young people who enjoy and are interested in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology can now apply with their research project.
... Étienne Neumann (17), Florian Vahl (17) and Maximilian Schiller (16) from Rellingen. The commercially available quadrocopter models have some limitations: the battery runs out quickly and therefore limits the flight time. In addition, the drones have so far had to be remote-controlled, so they do not fly autonomously. The three students focused on these two weaknesses in their project. They equipped a small, motorized model glider with extensive software and sensor technology. This enables the mini glider to recognize favourable updrafts on its own and significantly extend its flight time.