Watch this: quadrocopters perform amazing pole-catching acrobatics
Quadrocopters can do more than take part in elaborate dances &mdash; they&amp;#8217;re making the jump into gymnastics. Dario Brescianini, a student at ETH Zurich&amp;#8217;s Institute for Dynamic Systems and Controls, has programmed the mini-drones to perform stunts and juggle poles between themselves. It all takes place in ETH Zurich&amp;#8217;s Flying Machine Arena, a space decked out with a motion capture system and wireless networking to provide the perfect testing ground for tiny airborne vehicles.