SCAMP – Stanford Climbing Aerial Maneuvering Platform (video)

SCAMP climbing a wall
Credit: Stanford University

A major use of drones is for surveillance, where their ability to fly & hover, can provide unique video coverage. Downside is high energy consumption, which limits endurance. SCAMP is able to maximise run-time by landing on a wall or other convenient structure, perching, climbing up, down, or across the wall, as necessary, to optimize camera angle or signal (for video feed or control).



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