Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy

Northwest UAV’s NW-230 Heavy-Fuel UAV Engine Gets US Export Approval

Northwest UAV has announced that its newest heavy-fuel UAV engine (NW-230) has received EAR 99 export approval, expanding market reach on a global scale. Export Administration Regulations, commonly known as (EAR), administered by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, control most US exports of products considered strategically significant. Continue reading →

British Company Launches World’s Most Advanced Electric Jet Engines for Commercial Drones

Whilst the commercial drone industry continues to expand, key issues surrounding the safety, integration and noise pollution of unmanned aircraft are failing to be addressed. Founded in 2022, British company Greenjets Limited is capitalising on these industry shortcomings with their family of breakthrough electric jet engines. Continue reading →

WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro – a UAV-Agnostic Autonomous Charging Platform

WiBotic – a Seattle company that specializes in advanced charging and power optimization solutions for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of aerial, mobile, space and industrial robots – introduced PowerPad Pro, a stand-alone platform which can also seamlessly integrate into any existing hangar or other UAV storage facility. Continue reading →

New UK Green Aircraft Business Formed in Pursuit of Hydrogen Fuel

In an industry first, Britten-Norman, manufacturers of the iconic Islander aircraft, and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS), pioneers in hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion technology, have signed a Heads of Terms agreement, signaling their intention to merge and to create the world’s first fully integrated, zero-emissions sub regional aircraft for entry into service in 2026. Continue reading →