A Kickstarter campaign is currently underway to fund a drone to clear unexploded land mines, providing a significantly cheaper and safer way than the conventional canine crews currently used. The project has been funded by an anonymous donor who wants to see drones used in more dangerous situations like clearing mines or helping people with disabilities.
A Kickstarter campaign is currently underway to fund a drone to clear unexploded land mines, providing a significantly cheaper and safer way than the conventional canine crews currently used. The prototype drone, designed by Massoud Hassani, operates using a camera and GPS system, metal detector, and explosives to remotely detonate the detected mines.