Autonomous drones measure volcanic gas clouds, offering clearer eruption warning signs

July 12, 2026 Vulcano, Aeolian Islands

5 % Measurement accuracy

Up To 3,000 Measurements per flight

10–15 minutes Flight duration

60 Drone range

3,000 measurements per flight

Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed drones that use laser beams to measure volcanic gas clouds on Vulcano island, Italy.