Small drone sails through hurricane while livestreaming

Sail drones, unmanned sailboats with robotic brains, are being tested by the US Navy to integrate new unmanned systems and AI into operations. These drones are powered by wind and solar energy, allowing them to stay at sea indefinitely. A modified sail drone, SD1045, successfully sailed into Hurricane Sam, providing live data despite extreme weather conditions.

What recent development has been made regarding sail drones?

• They have been banned from international waters.

• They have been used for fishing.

• They are now used for passenger transport.

• The US Navy has started testing them.

What is the primary power source for a typical sail drone?

• Nuclear power

• Diesel engines

• Wind and solar power

• Hydroelectric power

What is a notable feature of the sail drone's hull design?

• It is inflatable.

• It is very wide and flat.

• It is low and narrow.

• It is made of glass.

What was the name of the sail drone that sailed into Hurricane Sam?

• Sail Drone Adventurer SD5000

• Sail Drone Navigator SD3000

• Sail Drone Voyager SD2021

• Sail Drone Explorer SD1045

What modification helped the sail drone survive the hurricane?

• A reinforced mast

• A smaller wing

• A larger hull

• Extra fuel tanks