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Aerovel Flexrotor Speeds Through SOCOM Reliability Demonstration

Aerovel, makers of Flexrotor, an advanced Group 2 unmanned aerial system (UAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), has announced strong reliability results for its latest Flexrotor variant. In demonstrations conducted for SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) missions, Aerovel demonstrated over 150 cycles on the latest Flexrotor variant. Continue reading

MSU Uses Acoustic Anechoic Chamber to Develop Quieter Drones

Raspet Flight Research Laboratory engineer Hunter Vesa inside the acoustic anechoic chamber

A newly constructed interior room at Mississippi State’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been labeled the university’s quietest. Known as an acoustic anechoic chamber, the room, designed and built by Raspet’s engineers in consultation with expert faculty within MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering, absorbs reflections of sound waves. Continue reading

NASA Prepares for Advanced Air Mobility Technologies

The NASA Air Traffic Management Exploration, or ATM-X, team is providing the virtual environment for third-party airspace service providers to rehearse their technology capabilities and ensure future Advanced Air Mobility vehicles or electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing vehicles can safely integrate with existing and future air traffic. Continue reading

Flock Partners with Sompo International on Commercial Drone Insurance

Connected insurance specialist, Flock has partnered with yet another leading aviation underwriter as it continues to expand globally. Flock’s latest partnership means European pilots can now access EASA compliant insurance in minutes.The latest deal signed with Sompo International makes it easier than ever for operators across Europe to access commercial drone insurance. Continue reading