# This unusual marine drone skips landing gear and propulsion

> ALBATROSS turns an aircraft release into a controlled ocean landing systemThe 1. 1 kg drone can deploy without carrying powered flight hardwareIts rotating descent slows the fall before the vehicle reaches water…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/researchers-build-sailboat-drone-prototype-that-can-fly-we-think-its-more-like-falling-with-style?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6acad6df56059be7f6bc0f54)
- **Published:** 2026-10-11
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6acad6df56059be7f6bc0f54

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