British researchers are claiming that an army of 3D printed drones like the one they have created could soon be used for search operations similar to that of the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

http://3dprint.com/1740/3d-printed-d...m-researchers/

The drone which was created by researchers at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, was entirely 3d printed, saving time, and energy. Here is a look at the drone:



In the near future, a army of dozens or even hundreds of these drone could be deployed within 24 hours, scouring the seas for lost aircraft, ships, etc.