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Researchers develop 'Phantom Twist' drone that appears nearly invisible through rapid spinning

That is far too fast for the human eye to process. This motion blur turns the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility

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The drone before launch, and when in flight (right). PIC COURTESY/Northwestern uni

The drone before launch, and when in flight (right). PIC COURTESY/Northwestern uni

Researchers have developed a low-visibility drone called the ‘Phantom Twist’. It achieves low visibility by spinning itself into visual oblivion and rotating up to 25 times per second.

That is far too fast for the human eye to process. This motion blur turns the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility. 

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