Intermolecular, Inc. and First Solar, Inc. announced they have entered into a two-year collaboration and licensing agreement focused on further increases to the conversion efficiency of First Solar’s cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell technology. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
New Mobile Power Charger Technology for Unmanned Systems
Alta Devices has provided a glimpse of the future of mobile power with the announcement of reference designs for the world’s lightest, and highest energy density, flexible military solar charging mats. Continue reading
Refuelling System for mUAS
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Development of the AuVeTech Flying-Dock, an innovative system that renders feasible a massively increased range for autonomous aircraft via air-to-air refuelling, thus greatly expanding the operational envelope and functionality of mUAS, is well under way. Continue reading
Boeing’s Reusable, Unmanned X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Begins 2nd Flight
Boeing successfully returned an unmanned U.S. Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle to orbit on Tuesday, continuing to demonstrate how the system provides responsive, reusable access to space. Continue reading
Stanford Engineers Invent All-Carbon Solar Cell
In a major first, researchers at Stanford University have built a prototype of an all-carbon solar cell, including carbon nanotubes. Continue reading
Cosworth Completes UAS Hybrid Propulsion Study for UK Ministry of Defence
Cosworth announced that it has used its advanced propulsion system modelling and simulation techniques to evaluate the benefits of hybrid system technologies and assess the challenges of fitting such systems to unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
China’s Low Key UAS Presentations at Zhuhai Show
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China’s biennial air shows in Zhuhai offer a rare glimpse into Beijing’s efforts to develop capabilities such as unmanned aircraft, military jet engines and advanced weapons. Continue reading
Very High Efficiency, Rugged Solar Panels Could Power UAS
Joe Foster, VP of Business Development and a lifelong Silicon Valley resident, discuss how the company’s technology and business work. Continue reading