ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather

Although drones are a good substitute for piloted aircraft in hazardous weather conditions, it’s obviously still best for their users if the things don’t crash. The Czech-designed ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone was created with that fact in mind.Conti… Continue reading ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather

Arc announces hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft with 800-mile range

Britain’s Arc Aero Systems, formerly Samad Aerospace, has put forth its vision for a “cost-effective, low-carbon solution to intercity travel.” The hybrid Linx P9 promises to beat comparably sized helicopters on range, speed and operating cost.Continue… Continue reading Arc announces hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft with 800-mile range

Argon GTL 915 iS could be the gyroplane you didn’t know you wanted

Although gyroplanes (aka gyrocopters) were once bare-bones open-cockpit contraptions, we’re seeing an increasing number of more deluxe, fully enclosed, higher-performance models. The Argon GTL 915 iS is one of the latest – and certainly one of the shar… Continue reading Argon GTL 915 iS could be the gyroplane you didn’t know you wanted

Tensor 600X STOL gyroplane offers a taste of bigger gyros to come

Germany’s Fraundorfer Aeronautics has unveiled its Tensor 600X gyroplane at the European Rotors show. It’s a two-seat design mainly targeted at personal use, but the company claims it’ll soon scale up to a certified six-seater for air taxi purposes.Con… Continue reading Tensor 600X STOL gyroplane offers a taste of bigger gyros to come