The biomechanical facilities of the dragonfly and its agility in flight were a major inspiration to Etienne Oehmichen, the French engineer who set FAI’s very first helicopter record one hundred years ago, on 14 April 1924. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS on Show at DIMDEX 2024
During the Naval Defense Exhibition DIMDEX 2024 that was held this week in Doha, Qatar, the Austrian company Schiebel presented its advanced CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), highlighting its versatile applications for both land and naval operations. Continue reading
High Eye Wins Netherlands Ministry of Defence Tender
High Eye has emerged victorious in an international open tender issued by the Ministry of Defence Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey of innovation and growth. Continue reading
Schiebel Wins CAMCOPTER S-300 Contract for South Korean Navy
Schiebel, together with Korean based defence solutions companies Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been awarded a contract by the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the development and delivery of the Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS), to be operated by the South Korean MOD. Continue reading
FusionFlight Axion – VTOL Aerial Vehicle Powered by Eight Micro Jet-Engines
FusionFlight has introduced the Axion (Model AB8) – a Multi-Purpose Aerial Vehicle based on the flight proven JetQuad (Model AB6). The Axion has 4-times the power output of the JetQuad and sports eight micro jet-engines for a maximum of 3600N thrust at lift off. Continue reading
Schiebel Increases Capacity in Abu Dhabi to Manufacture CAMCOPTER S-300
Schiebel is extensively increasing its capabilities in Abu Dhabi to expand the development and production of the long-endurance, heavy-lift-capable CAMCOPTER S-300 Unmanned Air System. Continue reading
South Korea Launches Development of Ship-Based UAV
South Korea launched the development of UAVs to be based on ROK Navy ships. The UAVs will also be tasked with reconnaissance and surveillance of northwestern islands. The main contractor and systems integrator is Hanwha Systems while Schiebel will provide the S-300 platform. Continue reading
EDGE to Supply 200 Unmanned Helicopters to UAE Ministry of Defence
EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence, as part of a milestone deal which is the largest ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities. Continue reading