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Dronevolt's multi-mode Heliplane transitions from VTOL to winged flight for 60-minute endurance

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Drone Volt's Heliplane is a multi-mode unmanned aircraft for industrial use

One of the best ways to extend the range of a VTOL aircraft is to add wings for horizontal flight, and Drone Volt’s Heliplane brings this kind of thinking to the industrial drone market, offering long flight endurance times, 1.6-kg (3.5-lb) payload capacity and VTOL/hover capabilities.

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Boeing throws its weight behind Larry Page's flying taxi startup

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Kitty Hawk first showed off its Cora aircraft last year and now Boeing has come onboard

With the backing of Google co-founder Larry Page, California-based startup Kitty Hawk already has some noteworthy names attached to its flying taxi endeavors. And it has now found another in heavyweight Boeing, with the industry veteran teaming up with its fresh-faced counterpart to accelerate the age of electric aviation.

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Radical VTOL drone's wings are also its rotor blades

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A rendering of the commercial version of the ROTORwing drone, with its gimbal-mounted camera and red ...

VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones already have some advantages over multicopters and fixed-wing drones, but could they offer even better functionality? The designers of the ROTORwing seem to think so, as their aircraft’s wings actually double as its rotor blades.

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Interview: Skai claims its air taxis will cost the same per mile as taking an Uber

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Expecting to achieve full FAA certification by the end of 2020, Skai says its "point to ...

Skai made big waves last month with the launch of its long-range hydrogen-powered eVTOL air taxi prototype. In an interview with New Atlas, Skai’s CTO tells us these flying commuters will cost about the same per mile as an Uber ride, and that he expects to be able to land them just about anywhere.

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Skai hydrogen-powered eVTOL air taxi boasts enormous 400-mile range

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A new electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air taxi company came out of stealth mode today, using a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain that neatly sidesteps the energy density issue that’s holding back battery-powered aircraft. Alaka’i Te… Continue reading Skai hydrogen-powered eVTOL air taxi boasts enormous 400-mile range→

Vogi VTOL drone uses swingin' props to keep things simple and efficient

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The Vogi seen from the front, with its four main propellers tilted forward

Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones typically have four horizontal propellers for moving up and down, along with a vertical rear “pusher” prop for moving forward in more efficient fixed-wing flight. A new aircraft, however, uses the same four props for everything.

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