This is LASDRA (Large-size Aerial Skeleton with Distributed Rotor Actuation system): a modular and scalable aerial robot made with multiple omnidirectional aerial robots. It features dragon-like autonomous flying. This particular version has 7 links with 24DOF, measuring 8.4m long. The 5-link version is a bit smaller and has 18DOF.

This aerial robot features precise configuration control during take off and landing.

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