Linux Devices is reporting that a team at the University of Essex are developing robotic flying machines complete with autopilot and the capability to perform parallel computing tasks at altitude while travelling 120 miles per hour. There are two versions of the robotic aircraft, both with embedded Linux computers. A regular airplane model is being developed for outdoor use, and a dual-rotor helicopter design is for indoor use. I found this via BoingBoing, which, if you don't know of it, is fantastic if you're interested in Internet culture and technology.