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XTI Aircraft is moving toward production of the “fastest and longest-range VTOL in the world,” with certification and the start of full-scale production expected by the end of 2024. The Trifan 600 will fly up to eight passengers helipad to helipad at r… Continue reading Trifan 600 long-range, high-speed hybrid VTOL promises takeoff in 2024
One thing nearly all air taxi concepts share in common is fast-spinning propellers or ducted fans somewhere outside the aircraft’s fuselage, pushing air to develop thrust whichever way they’re pointed.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: … Continue reading Jetoptera VTOL aircraft design features “bladeless fans on steroids”
The availability of cheap and powerful RC motors and electronics has made it possible for almost anyone to build an RC flying machine. Software is usually the bigger challenge, which has led to the development of open-source packages like BetaFlight …read more
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After recently revealing plans to have a flying taxi station ready for action in Florida midway through the decade, eVTOL startup Lilium has expanded on this vision, signing an agreement to build a network of at least 10 so-called vertiports across the… Continue reading Lilium expands flying taxi vision with 10 stations planned for Florida
The CityHawk variant of Urban Aeronautics’ Cormorant military VTOL aircraft has taken a step towards being used in emergency medical service (EMS) applications. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with New York-based Hatzolah A… Continue reading CityHawk VTOL preordered by New York-based EMS organization
Drone-like VTOL capabilities with a long-range, high-speed turboshaft cruise mode: South Africa’s Pegasus Vertical Business Jet hopes to deliver the best of both worlds in a futuristic transitioning aircraft for high flyers.Continue ReadingCategory: Ai… Continue reading Pegasus Vertical Business Jet: VTOL with turboshaft cruise
VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones are quite versatile, as they combine the vertical flight of a helicopter with the fast and efficient forward flight of a fixed-wing airplane. This one features an extended range, thanks to a fuel cell power s… Continue reading Hydrogen-powered VTOL drone flies for 3.5 hours
Lilium is one of a number of startups working to make flying taxis a reality, and is now offering folks a new look at its vision by divulging plans for its first transport hub in the US. The company’s first “vertiport” is planned for Orlando, Florida, … Continue reading Lilium plans a flying taxi “vertiport” for Florida in 2025
It’s easy to forget that Kawasaki is much more than a motorcycle company. While its famously crazy motorcycles are certainly the most visible part of the brand outside Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a 124-year-old industrial colossus that brought … Continue reading Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor
It’s easy to forget that Kawasaki is much more than a motorcycle company. While its famously crazy motorcycles are certainly the most visible part of the brand outside Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a 124-year-old industrial colossus that brought … Continue reading Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor