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Transitioning electric VTOL aircraft designs have been everywhere for the last few years, but the majority are either simple lift and cruise designs, with separate horizontal and vertical thrust systems, or vectored-thrust designs that tilt their propu… Continue reading Modular eVTOL prototype shows off swappable pods and ground robot
Like bladeless Dyson fans on steroids, Jetoptera’s unique aircraft propulsion systems look like pure sci-fi. But they’re beginning to demonstrate some fascinating capabilities in testing, and the next step will be a super-fast VTOL aircraft design.Cont… Continue reading Jetoptera targets Mach 0.8 with bladeless-propulsion VTOL aircraft
Reno-based Valkyrie Systems Aerospace has received a research grant from the US Air Force to further develop its remarkable HoverJet Guardian concept, which combines electric VTOL and high-speed jet cruise with amphibious and hovercraft capabilities.Co… Continue reading US Air Force backs Valkyrie’s high-speed, amphibious jet-powered eVTOL
San Francisco’s Elroy Air has revealed its pre-production Chaparral C1, an autonomous VTOL lift & cruise cargo drone running on a hybrid-electric system that allows it to transport loads up to 500 lb (227 kg), in a canoe-shaped cargo tub, over distance… Continue reading Elroy Air unveils its heavy-lift, long-range, hybrid cargo VTOL