VIDEO: UAV Perched Landings Prove Possible via Machine Learning Research

A UK research team at BMT Defense Services and Bristol University is on the flightpath toward developing a UAS that can land in small, confined spaces to provide aid or help gather intelligence.

The landing protocol is similar to a "perching" bird upon landing. The goal of the team is to use the wings to help control the aircraft in a way that is similar to how birds fly.