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Revolutionary Kirigami Parachutes Enhance Drone Delivery Precision

10/2/2025

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Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris developed kirigami-inspired parachutes for drone delivery.
Parachutes use laser-cut flexible plastic discs that open automatically, generate drag, and prevent tumbling for precise landings.
Tests showed a water bottle could be delivered from 60 meters with terminal velocity comparable to conventional parachutes.

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Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris developed kirigami-inspired parachutes for drone delivery.
Parachutes use laser-cut flexible plastic discs that open automatically, generate drag, and prevent tumbling for precise landings.
Tests showed a water bottle could be delivered from 60 meters with terminal velocity comparable to conventional parachutes.