Many countries are looking into drone swarms as a military option. These machines can be used to detect enemy target and aid in Search and Rescue operations. These machines can also be used to map difficult areas.
They will be more adaptable and skilled as swarms increase in size. They are able to adapt to changes in battlefield dynamics. They can be operated up to kilometres away and follow the lead of single or multiple drones. They can be outfitted with radiological detectors and chemical detectors. They can also lift large objects. They could also be used to create business hubs.
Some countries are not sure about the potential impact of these new technologies. They may wait to learn more about these technologies before deciding if they should be controlled. Because swarms are still an emerging technology, Simulating swarms has actually been the most important area of research in swarm technology.
China has made significant investments in technology for the People's Liberation Army, and scientists are currently testing drone swarms. They have even created handheld drones of the palm size with Intel RealSense depth cameras, altitude sensors, and Intel RealSense height cameras. They also have a clever algorithm to avoid obstacles. They claim their drones are inspired from Star Wars films.
Chinese scientists believe there are many applications for swarm tech. They believe the machines can be used for Search and Rescue missions and for mapping difficult areas. They also believe artificial intelligence could be used for drone cooperation.
The United States is also exploring drone swarm technology. The US Department of Defense (DoD), launched the first micro-drone swarm in May over California. Each drone came with a stereo camera, and the onboard computer allowed them to communicate with other drones. They claim that drones can also be used to map, monitor, and perform reconnaissance. The drones will be customizable, so they can respond to the needs of a specific mission. They can also be combined to make one unit if required.
In May 2021 the Israelis would be the first country that uses drone swarms in combat. They have already detected Hamas rocket sites in the Gaza Strait, and have helped support mortar and missile strikes. They also claimed that the drones blocked hypersonic weapons.
Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology in the US (LAUVS), is an American military swarming programme that tests the ability of drones form swarms. It has already launched 67 drones, and plans on launching more that 200 drones this year.
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, (CETC), is also involved in drone swarm tech. They claim that they have created an intelligent swarm that can be controlled using artificial intelligence. They claim that their drones were tested under bamboo trees and flew in an adaptive configuration. They claim they have also created new technologies to aid these machines, including a new energy form.