Created by designer Hector del Amo, the ZERO helicopter is a new take on the idea of personal transportation. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
SAAB Skeldar V-200 Completes Customer Flight Demonstrations
Saab has verified a number of key capabilities of its Skeldar V-200 vertical lift UAS through flight campaigns at different sites in the US and Sweden demonstrating the system’s performance for both land and sea based operations. Continue reading
German National Railways to Test Anti-Graffiti UAS
Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn, plans to test small UAS to try to reduce the amount of graffiti being sprayed on its property. Continue reading
MQ-8C Fire Scout Model on Display at Northrop
San Diego, California News Station – KFMB Channel 8 – cbs8.com
San Diego news channel reported on the developments of the locally-built MQ-8C Fire Scout. Continue reading
Aeryon Labs Announces the Aeryon SkyRanger sUAS
Aeryon Labs has announced the launch of the Aeryon SkyRanger small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). This new Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) system features an all-new airframe and integrated design, and represents increased capabilities for military, public safety, and commercial applications. Continue reading
Unmanned Cargo Helicopters Prove Worth in Afghanistan, Leading Way to Civilian Uses
In January a small group of U.S. Marines at a remote base near the village of Shurakay in northern Helmand province was running low on ammunition after fighting fiercely for days. The road in was too dangerous for a resupply convoy, and there were so many Taliban fighters that a helicopter crew trying to fly in would have been at serious risk. Continue reading
New OctoCopter from Tescorp in Colombia
Tecscorp Industries will soon unveil its new VTOL “Chronos” unmanned aircraft system, as part of an effort to develop covert equipment for use by special forces personnel and for agricultural, industrial applications. Continue reading
US Marines Consider Future of Unmanned Cargo Helicopter
While US Marines have heaped praise on the K-MAX unmanned cargo system, its future as a potential programme of record remains uncertain. Continue reading