A team of researchers in northwest China says it has developed a way to use high-energy laser beams, not to destroy drones but to keep them in the air “forever”. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
Airbus Reveals Hydrogen-Powered Zero-Emission Engine
Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft that will enter service by 2035. Continue reading
Hermeus Completes Major Ramjet Trial
Hermeus has demonstrated turbojet to ramjet transition within its engine, Chimera. This is one of the most important technological feats to making operational hypersonic flight a reality. Continue reading
Northwest UAV Completes Initial Testing on the NW-230 Multi-Fuel Engine
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 UAV Secures Agreement with AeroVironment
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
University and Industry Collaborate on Liquid Hydrogen-Powered UAS Flight
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
Range Extender for Hybrid Drones from Löweheiser
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
GA-ASI Tests Pratt & Whitney PT6 E-Series Engine on MQ-9B
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