Media Coverage

2024

Why make it difficult when it can be easy?agconnect.nl: Why make it difficult when it can be easy?. 2024. (Type: Online | Links)

2023

Prof. Guido de Croon shares insights in AI Drone Racingparool.nl: Prof. Guido de Croon shares insights in AI Drone Racing. 2023. (Type: Online | Links)
Prof. Guido de Croon Interviewed on AI Drone Racingnrc.nl: Prof. Guido de Croon Interviewed on AI Drone Racing. 2023, visited: 30.08.2023. (Type: Online | Links)
Futurism reports our bird-inspired soaring drone with minimal power useFuturism.com: Futurism reports our bird-inspired soaring drone with minimal power use. 2023, visited: 19.08.2023. (Type: Online | Links)
NewScientist covers our orographic soaring researchnewscientist.com: NewScientist covers our orographic soaring research. 2023, visited: 17.08.2023. (Type: Online | Links)
Wobbling Insects as an Example for Drones of the Future (in Dutch)Universiteit van Nederland: Wobbling Insects as an Example for Drones of the Future (in Dutch). 2023, visited: 08.01.2023. (Type: Online | Links)

2022

How does drone research lead to a discovery to the answer of a major biological problem unexpectedly? (in Dutch)de Volkskrant: How does drone research lead to a discovery to the answer of a major biological problem unexpectedly? (in Dutch). 2022. (Type: Online | Links)
Prof. Guido de Croon on Insect-inspired Design of Ultra-light Flapping Wings and SwarmsAD.nl: Prof. Guido de Croon on Insect-inspired Design of Ultra-light Flapping Wings and Swarms. 2022, visited: 16.09.2022. (Type: Online | Links)
BNR ScienceToday Interview on Greenhouse Drone Competition during IMAV 2022BNR.nl: BNR ScienceToday Interview on Greenhouse Drone Competition during IMAV 2022. 2022. (Type: Online | Links)
NPO Atlas reports Nanocopter Challenge during IMAV 2022 (Dutch TV Show, Starts at 12:46)NPO Atlas: NPO Atlas reports Nanocopter Challenge during IMAV 2022 (Dutch TV Show, Starts at 12:46). 2022, visited: 14.09.2022. (Type: Online | Links)
Prof. Guido de Croon Interviewed on Insect-Inspired IntelligenceInteresting Engineering: Prof. Guido de Croon Interviewed on Insect-Inspired Intelligence. 2022. (Type: Online | Links)
The Economist reports our event camera researchThe Economist: The Economist reports our event camera research. 2022. (Type: Online | Links)

2021

Prof. Guido de Croon interviewed on Swarm IntelligenceTweakers: Prof. Guido de Croon interviewed on Swarm Intelligence. 2021. (Type: Online | Links)
Prof. Guido de Croon's interview about Swarm of Drones in NPO Atlas (Dutch TV show, starts at 39:05)NPO Atlas: Prof. Guido de Croon's interview about Swarm of Drones in NPO Atlas (Dutch TV show, starts at 39:05). 2021. (Type: Online | Links)
Flying robots suggest bees can't rely on instinct to land on flowersNewScientist: Flying robots suggest bees can't rely on instinct to land on flowers. 2021. (Type: Online | Links)

2020

Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring droneBBC News: Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone. 2020. (Type: Online | Links)
Flying robotsHet Klokhuis: Flying robots. 2020. (Type: Online | Links)
The stealthy little drones that fly like insectsBBC News: The stealthy little drones that fly like insects. 2020. (Type: Online | Links)
Neuromorphic controllers to enhance control during landing in micro air vehiclesTech Xplore: Neuromorphic controllers to enhance control during landing in micro air vehicles. 2020. (Type: Online | Links)
Video FridayIEEE Spectrum: Video Friday. 2020. (Type: Online | Links)

2019

It's Coders Versus Human Pilots in This Drone RaceWired: It's Coders Versus Human Pilots in This Drone Race. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Man beats AI drone in first race of its kindBBC News: Man beats AI drone in first race of its kind. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Lockheed Martin & Drone Racing League Announce A.I. Robotic Racing Circuit Champions, Give Team $1 Million Cash Prize for Fastest Autonomous Racing DronesUAS News: Lockheed Martin & Drone Racing League Announce A.I. Robotic Racing Circuit Champions, Give Team $1 Million Cash Prize for Fastest Autonomous Racing Drone. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Drone-racing human pilot defeats AI -- at least this yearcnet: Drone-racing human pilot defeats AI -- at least this year. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
First Ever Pro Drone Race Gave an A.I.-Piloted Aircraft the $1 Million Grand Prize. But It Still Couldn’t Beat a Human PilotFortune: First Ever Pro Drone Race Gave an A.I.-Piloted Aircraft the $1 Million Grand Prize. But It Still Couldn’t Beat a Human Pilot. 2019, visited: 09.12.2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Lockheed Martin & Drone Racing League Announce A.I. Robotic Racing Circuit Champions, Give Team $1 Million Cash Prize for Fastest Autonomous Racing Drone Drone Racing League: Lockheed Martin & Drone Racing League Announce A.I. Robotic Racing Circuit Champions, Give Team $1 Million Cash Prize for Fastest Autonomous Racing Drone . 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Search and Rescue May See Help from Swarms of Tiny DronesPhotonics Media: Search and Rescue May See Help from Swarms of Tiny Drones. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
De opkomst van de robotzwerm: van reddingsacties tot vuurwerkshowsde Volkskrant: De opkomst van de robotzwerm: van reddingsacties tot vuurwerkshows. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Using swarm robotics in search and rescue operationsElectronics 360: Using swarm robotics in search and rescue operations. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
This Swarm of Search and Rescue Drones Can Explore Without Human HelpDiscover: This Swarm of Search and Rescue Drones Can Explore Without Human Help. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Video FridayIEEE Spectrum: Video Friday. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Swarms of tiny drones can look for disaster survivorsThe Times: Swarms of tiny drones can look for disaster survivors. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Swarming mini drones could save lives by thinking like bugsNew Atlas: Swarming mini drones could save lives by thinking like bugs. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Swarm of tiny drones explores unknown environmentsScienceDaily: Swarm of tiny drones explores unknown environments. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
New Algorithm Allows a Swarm of Mini Drones to Fly TogetherInteresting Engineering: New Algorithm Allows a Swarm of Mini Drones to Fly Together. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Swarms of tiny drones could become essential for search and rescue missions MSN News: Swarms of tiny drones could become essential for search and rescue missions . 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
'Insectenalgoritme' helpt zwerm minidronesDe Ingenieur: 'Insectenalgoritme' helpt zwerm minidrones. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Verdwenen insecten: zijn ze uitgevlogen?National Geographic: Verdwenen insecten: zijn ze uitgevlogen?. 2019, visited: 03.10.2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Vliegensvlugge meting en analyse waterkwaliteit met PelikaandroneBlikopnieuws : Vliegensvlugge meting en analyse waterkwaliteit met Pelikaandrone. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Een luchtruim vol drones, hoe organiseer je dat?NOS: Een luchtruim vol drones, hoe organiseer je dat?. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
The world’s smallest autonomous racing droneRobohub: The world’s smallest autonomous racing drone. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Building a better beeBBC Radio 4: Building a better bee. 2019. (Type: Online | Abstract | Links)
Delftse wetenschappers maken kleinste autonome race drone ter wereldLink Magazine: Delftse wetenschappers maken kleinste autonome race drone ter wereld. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Leren over dieren? Bouw er robotversies vanVolkskrant: Leren over dieren? Bouw er robotversies van. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Second DroneClash Helps Shape Anti-Drone TacticsRobotics Business Review: Second DroneClash Helps Shape Anti-Drone Tactics. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
DroneClash: The drone fighting competition you never heard ofDroneDJ: DroneClash: The drone fighting competition you never heard of. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
DelFly Nimble, quand les drones prennent la moucheRFI: DelFly Nimble, quand les drones prennent la mouche. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
The 10 most exciting robotics developments of the past 12 monthsCosmos: The 10 most exciting robotics developments of the past 12 months. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)
Engineers, zoologists reveal how gulls 'wing morph' for stable soaringScience Daily: Engineers, zoologists reveal how gulls 'wing morph' for stable soaring. 2019. (Type: Online | Links)

2018

Drone voor medicijnen naar Schiermonnikoog stort tijdens proef in WaddenzeeDagblad van het Noorden: Drone voor medicijnen naar Schiermonnikoog stort tijdens proef in Waddenzee. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Wing-flapping drone mimics insect flighteuronews: Wing-flapping drone mimics insect flight. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
The winged drone that flies like an insectTelegraph: The winged drone that flies like an insect. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Could these bots one day swarm in to rescue you?BBC News: Could these bots one day swarm in to rescue you?. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Insect-inspired drones and enviro-gamers: Chips with Everything podcastThe Guardian: Insect-inspired drones and enviro-gamers: Chips with Everything podcast. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
These Flying Robots Could Be A Solution To The World's Insect CrisisIFLScience: These Flying Robots Could Be A Solution To The World's Insect Crisis. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Why tiny flying robots could be the answer to Europe's bee crisisTelegraph: Why tiny flying robots could be the answer to Europe's bee crisis. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
DelFly Nimble mimics the high-speed escape of fruit fliesRobohub: DelFly Nimble mimics the high-speed escape of fruit flies. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Acrobatic Robots That Mimic Insect Flight May Be The Future of DronesInteresting Engineering: Acrobatic Robots That Mimic Insect Flight May Be The Future of Drones. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Ein Roboter, der wie ein Insekt durch die Lufte flattertDer Standard: Ein Roboter, der wie ein Insekt durch die Lufte flattert. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
The DelFly Nimble robot can fly like a real insectThe Verge: The DelFly Nimble robot can fly like a real insect. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
DelFly is een ware luchtacrobaatKijk: DelFly is een ware luchtacrobaat. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
DelFly: il robot moscerino spicca il voloSky Tg24: DelFly: il robot moscerino spicca il volo. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Robot volador que maniobra como una moscaCanal 1: Robot volador que maniobra como una mosca. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
This insect-inspired robot can fly a kilometer on a charge with its flappy wingsTechCrunch: This insect-inspired robot can fly a kilometer on a charge with its flappy wings. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Robot weet de weg zonder gps dankzij woestijnmierVolkskrant: Robot weet de weg zonder gps dankzij woestijnmier. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Flapping Robot Sheds Light On How Fruit Flies MoveNPR: Flapping Robot Sheds Light On How Fruit Flies Move. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
DelFly Nimble MAV is the closest thing yet to a robot fruit flyNew Atlas: DelFly Nimble MAV is the closest thing yet to a robot fruit fly. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Watch this robotic fruit fly swoop, dive and perform impressive flipsNew Scientist: Watch this robotic fruit fly swoop, dive and perform impressive flips. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Novel flying robot mimics rapid insect flightScience Daily: Novel flying robot mimics rapid insect flight. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
At This Drone Competition, To Win Is To DestroyPopular Mechanics: At This Drone Competition, To Win Is To Destroy. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
The drones are closeGarden Center Magazine: The drones are close. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Eerste dronevlucht buiten het zicht in Nederland een feitDronewatch.nl: Eerste dronevlucht buiten het zicht in Nederland een feit. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
De politie zoekt manieren om drones veilig aan de grond te krijgenNOS: De politie zoekt manieren om drones veilig aan de grond te krijgen. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)
Rookbommen, speren en felblauwe leds: welkom op DroneClashVolkskrant: Rookbommen, speren en felblauwe leds: welkom op DroneClash. 2018. (Type: Online | Links)

2017

Is het een insect? Nee, het is een drone!NRC: Is het een insect? Nee, het is een drone!. 2017. (Type: Online | Links)
Bijendrones als antwoord op bijensterfteBNR Nieuwsradio: Bijendrones als antwoord op bijensterfte. 2017. (Type: Online | Links)
Moet Nederland 'dronevriendelijker' worden?Nu.nl: Moet Nederland 'dronevriendelijker' worden?. 2017. (Type: Online | Links)

2016

Onder de robots is eenoog koningVolkskrant: Onder de robots is eenoog koning. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
Technisch falen grootste oorzaak drone-ongevallenKijk: Technisch falen grootste oorzaak drone-ongevallen. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
Drone flies as both biplane and helicopter using one propellerEngadget: Drone flies as both biplane and helicopter using one propeller. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
Fixed-wing drone rises like a chopper and levels out when it's time to flyNew Atlas: Fixed-wing drone rises like a chopper and levels out when it's time to fly. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
DelftAcopter: Innovative single-propeller hybrid droneRobohub: DelftAcopter: Innovative single-propeller hybrid drone. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
Robots fladderen rond in Robovalley DelftVolkskrant: Robots fladderen rond in Robovalley Delft. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)
Evolutionary Approaches for Flying Robots, with Guido De CroonRobohub: Evolutionary Approaches for Flying Robots, with Guido De Croon. 2016. (Type: Online | Links)

2014

Dutch scientists flap to the future with ínsect' dronePhys.Org: Dutch scientists flap to the future with ínsect' drone. 2014. (Type: Online | Links)

2013

Tiny 'Robot Dragonfly' Dodges Obstacles Midair, On Its OwnLiveScience.com: Tiny 'Robot Dragonfly' Dodges Obstacles Midair, On Its Own. 2013. (Type: Online | Links)
Bekijk hier de TEDx-talks van Heleen Mees en vier anderenNRC: Bekijk hier de TEDx-talks van Heleen Mees en vier anderen. 2013. (Type: Online | Links)
A drone inside everybody's pocket.TEDx: A drone inside everybody's pocket.. 2013. (Type: Online | Links)
World's Smallest Drone Autopilot System Goes Open SourceWired: World's Smallest Drone Autopilot System Goes Open Source. 2013. (Type: Online | Links)
European Space Agency wants you and your drone to help it dock spaceshipsThe Verge: European Space Agency wants you and your drone to help it dock spaceships. 2013. (Type: Online | Links)