The All-Directional Flying Object, or ADIFO, looks exactly like a stereotypical flying saucer. However, ADIFO’s creators say the inspiration for their uniquely shaped aircraft doesn’t come from UFO lore. Instead, they say the disk is designed to mimic the back cross-section of a dolphin’s airfoil. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
Skysense Launches High Power Outdoor Charging Pad
After months of testing and the first successful deployments in Norway and Finland, Skysense has announced the launch of its new High Power Outdoor Charging Pad product line. Continue reading
Kratos Places Engine Orders Ahead of First XQ-58A Valkyrie Production Contracts
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has begun placing engine orders in anticipation of receiving first series production contracts for its XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat air system (UCAS) before the end of 2019. Continue reading
China’s Solar-Powered Unmanned Aircraft Maiden Flight
The China-developed solar-powered unmanned aircraft “MOZI 2” has completed a successful maiden flight, its producer OXAI Aircraft Co., Ltd. announced last week. Continue reading
Dual-Propeller Drone can Fly Twice as Long
EPFL startup Flybotix has developed a novel drone with just two propellers and an advanced stabilization system that allow it to fly for twice as long as conventional models. That fact, together with its small size, makes it perfect for inspecting hard-to-reach parts of industrial facilities such as ducts. Continue reading
US Army Grant to Develop Hydrogen-Powered UAV
Insitu employees Clay Christian and Jon Cantella holding the ScanEagle UAV
Jacob Leachman, associate professor in Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, has received a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Army to demonstrate a liquid hydrogen-powered UAV and refuelling system. Continue reading
NWUAV’s NW-44 Heavy Fuel Engine Logs Over 1500 Sorties
In just a few months the NW-44 Heavy Fuel Engine has added over 500 flights to its logbooks, bringing its combat flight total to 1500 flights. Continue reading
Plug Power Buys UAV Fuel Cell Specialist EnergyOr
Plug Power Inc., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility, today announced the acquisition of EnergyOr’s technology, assets, and personnel. EnergyOr is based in Montreal, Canada, and is the leader in advanced lightweight and compact PEM hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) systems for robotics, small scale material handling and aerospace applications. Continue reading