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After beginning the program early this year and producing a concept prototype just this last May, Northwest UAV (NWUAV) has announced the completion of the first test runs on its newest engine, the NW-230 multi-fuel twin-cylinder UAV engine. Continue reading
Orbital Corporation Ltd has announced that it has received an order from US defence technology company AeroVironment Inc. for the supply of the Company’s newest heavy fuel engine for assessment. Continue reading
An unmanned aircraft system powered by liquid hydrogen fuel made its maiden flight in Eastern Oregon recently, an important step toward a future of using the clean energy source in aviation and other industries and potentially reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading
The 32 HYBGEN from Löweheiser is an electric generator that can be installed into a multirotor drone to extend the flight time. This hybrid powertrain is ideal for drones up to 25 kg MTOW that require long flight times or heavy payloads. Continue reading
On July 29, 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. tested a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Multiple full-power engine tests were performed at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon flight operations facility in El Mirage, California. Continue reading
VerdeGo Aero has announced a $12M Series A round led by RTX Ventures (Raytheon Technologies) to accelerate development of its hybrid-electric technologies for aerospace propulsion. Continue reading
The Skycharge team has been developing smart-charging systems since 2015, when the 500W charge source was brought to market. This was followed by a 750W unit, in 2021. Continue reading
Perth unmanned aerial vehicle engine manufacturer Orbital UAV is heading for a loss of around AUD 7 million (USD 4.75M) for FY 22 due to issues with its dominant customer, Boeing subsidiary Insitu. Continue reading