# Researchers teach drones to avoid crashes before it's too late

> A University of Houston engineer has developed a new onboard safety system that could help drones avoid crashes before they happen, even when unexpected events knock them off course.

- **Source:** [Dronedj](https://dronedj.com/2026/07/09/drone-crash-houston-university-research/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4f68ac7f7d4ad4a2bd73a3)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4f68ac7f7d4ad4a2bd73a3

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