Tests will soon begin to evaluate how drones can overcome software and landscape challenges to monitor growing Christmas trees.

The way a mosquito uses its wings to make special sounds to attract a mate could lead to ways to build quieter drones, researchers say.

A drone called an octocopter is learning to do roofing work, including firing an electric nail gun.

Scientists are going head to head in a competition to make a robot that can map and navigate dark underground environments.

With better sensors and inspiration from nature, drones and self-driving cars could detect and avoid objects more easily.

Flocks of birds aren't one cohesive unit. Instead, mated pairs of birds within the flock are most loyal to each other.

Hummingbird robots that learn from A.I. could one day maneuver through tight spaces where even drones can't go.

Getting fleets of drones to work together won't be easy, but new research is a step in the right direction.

The new drone design can fold its wings to better navigate windy weather.

A new origami that morphs from one pattern to another could improve acoustics in concert halls and crash protection systems for flying drones.