defenseone.com — A new research paper documents the creation of the first autonomous small drone swarm that detect gas leaks as well as other possible chemical threats and can map rooms without the aid of GPS. The algorithm, called “Sniffy Bug,” works by sending a swarm to fly in “chainsaw” patterns to find the wall…

dronedj.com — SwellPro, one of the few companies on the planet making waterproof drones, has a new model. It’s called the Splashdrone 4. And it’s made, as you can guess, for wet environments.

facebook.com — Watch LIVE: The Drone Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to provide the FAA with advice on key drone integration issues.

cleantechnica.com — Point clouds are created by scanning an object or structure. The scans are performed by using either a laser scanner or photogrammetry, which is used in the creation of 3D models with drone photos. What is interesting in the linked video is how Tesla is using point cloud data for obstacle avoidance.

iksurfmag.com — If this doesn’t raise your stoke level, not much else will! Join Lasse Hofmeister as he gets chased by @cola_fpv and his racing drone in Tarifa in 40 knots winds!