| Issue |
Europhysics News
Volume 57, Number 3, 2026
The evolving world of drones
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| Page(s) | 16 - 19 | |
| Section | Features | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epn/2026308 | |
| Published online | 08 July 2026 | |
Drone swarms: is the future centralized or decentralized?
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Eötvös University, Department of Biological Physics
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CollMot Robotics Ltd
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Abstract
Drone swarms are disruptively transforming our life. While most scientists envision future drone swarms in decentralized bee-like self-organization, the largest real-world swarms in drone shows or military operations evolved to be centrally controlled. This article examines this discrepancy, comparing advantages, limitations, and practical applications of centralized and decentralized drone operations.
© European Physical Society, EDP Sciences, 2026
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