Over 80,000 drone IDs were exposed in a data leak after a database containing information from dozens of airspace monitoring devices manufactured by the Chinese-owned DJI was left accessible to the public. Continue reading
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10-Year Anniversary of Baumgartner’s Supersonic Jump from Space
Ten years ago, on 14 October 2012, more than eight million people tuned in online to watch the Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner jump from the edge of space and set three FAI world records. Continue reading
General Atomics Developing Hybrid-Electric Engine for Stealthy ‘MQ-Next’ Drone Design
As it unveiled a new modular drone concept design last month, General Atomics also hinted at a new propulsion technology concept that a pair of top company executives believe has “game changing” potential. Continue reading
China’s XPENG X2 Flying Car Completes First Global Public Flight in Dubai
XPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia and an affiliate of XPENG, on October 11th. conducted the first public flight of its electric flying car, the XPENG X2, at Skydive Dubai. Continue reading
Blainjett’s Hemi-Rotor Concept Promises Unprecedented VTOL Performance
Blainjett‘s fascinating hemispheric rotor concept is a totally unique and left-field approach to VTOL flight. The company came up with the bones of the idea while working on the Horizon eVTOL hoverbike, and trying to solve the problem of how to generate lots of efficient vertical thrust without taking up large amounts of space or exposing bystanders to fast-spinning propellers. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin, Verizon Demonstrate 5G-Powered ISR Capabilities for Department of Defense
In recent demonstrations, Lockheed Martin and Verizon flew 5G-enabled drones to capture and securely transfer high-speed, real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data from aircraft in flight to geolocate military targets. Continue reading
Wisk Unveils World’s First Self-Flying, Four-Seat, All-Electric, Vertical Takeoff and Landing Air Taxi
Wisk has revealed the world’s first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. As Wisk’s go-to-market aircraft, Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL. Continue reading
Dufour Aerospace Test Flights at Dübendorf Airfield
In Dübendorf, Dufour Aerospace has not only found the ideal location for carrying out test flights but also the perfect environment to drive innovation. Continue reading