The record-breaking 9,000 nautical mile (16,668km) trip took the PacX Wave Glider just over a year to achieve. The drone weathered gale-force storms, fended off sharks, spent more than 365 days at sea, skirted around the Great Barrier Reef, and finally battled and surfed the east Australian current to reach his final destination in Hervey Bay. In my opinion, this is a huge scientific breakthrough as this might just prove that in the near future, boats and other vehicles might actually be able to auto-pilot, just like in many movies. I also find it very amazing that such a small drone was able to brave the seas and travel over 9000 nautical miles. This just shows how technology is advancing and how we might be able to accomplish great feats in time to come. To learn more, click here!
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