A drone that can fly and swim

A team of engineers from Rutgers University in the US state of New Jersey has created a prototype of a small drone that can both fly and dive underwater.

"Naviator" - this is the name of the invention - has already aroused wide interest in industry and the army. The universal nature of the vehicle makes it ideal for combat operations - such a drone during a spy mission could, if necessary, hide from the enemy under water. Potentially, it can also be used, including on drilling platforms, for construction inspections or rescue work in hard-to-reach places.

Of course, he will find his fans among gadget lovers and hobbyists. According to a report by Goldman Sachs Research, the global consumer drone market is set to grow strongly and is expected to generate $2020 billion in revenue in 3,3.

You can see the new invention in action in the video below:

New underwater drone flies and swims

It is true that the drone in its current form has limited capabilities, but this is only an early prototype. Now the developers are working on improving the control system, increasing the battery capacity and increasing the payload.