Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own "nervous system" which they claim can keep it operating in the sky for longer. It was created by experts at the University of Southampton who say the system, made of optical fibers, reduces the frequency it needs to land for inspection.

This system not only reduces the burden on ground crews but also ensures that drones can operate more safely and efficiently."

The system uses a unique technique called optical speckle which projects specific images dependent on what the optical fiber nervous system feels.

These can be interpreted using AI to assess the health of the drone.