By exploiting the quirks of human vision, Northwestern University engineers have designed a drone that nearly disappears before the eyes. For years, researchers have tried to design invisible drones and robots using camouflage, transparent materials or light-bending optical systems. But the Northwestern team instead used a concept called "motion blur"—the same effect that makes fast-spinning fans and propellers seem to disappear.

Scientists at Northwestern University have designed a drone that spins so fast it disappears before your eyes.

‘Phantom Twist’ drone spins so fast the human eye can’t see it