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University of Sherbrooke develops drone that can cling to ice cliffs

September 1, 2026, 15:45 UTC · Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada · Americas · no longer in the live window

Researchers at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec built a drone equipped with retractable spikes that can land on steep icy surfaces such as icebergs and cliffs.

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