A&M EDM, precision engineers in the West Midlands of the UK have announced the successful commissioning of their proprietary commercial UAS (unmanned aerial system) propulsion system by a non-European client. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
LIG Nex1 to Develop Heavy Payload Hydrogen Fuel-powered Transport Drone
South Korean aerospace manufacturer and defense company, LIG Nex1 has announced that it has been selected by the Korean government to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered cargo drone that can carry a load of up to 200 kg and fly automatically and remotely. Continue reading
Hextronics Global Battery-Swapping Drone-Nest
On Friday, May 14, FlytBase, in partnership with Hextronics, hosted FlytLaunch to unveil the Hextronics Global drone nest, garnering the interest of over 350 tech enthusiasts, including, drone solution providers, drone hardware and software product companies, and businesses looking to automate their drone-based business operations. Continue reading
South Korea Orders Hydrogen Powered Drones
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will introduce hydrogen powered drones to its military pilot operations from November with a new deal with Doosan. Continue reading
Thales, Drones-Center and ZenT Demonstrate Hydrogen Powered Drone
The tests were organised to demonstrate the industrial and operational feasibility of this hydrogen drone, which offers enhanced performance characteristics while protecting the environment. Continue reading
Sky Power Successfully Completes FAR33 Endurance Test
Propulsion systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must function reliably. Since the engines are the primary mission-critical component of a UAV, it is important to prove their reliability. This is increasingly demanded by the industry from engine manufacturers. Sky Power GmbH therefore tested its SP-55 TS carburetor engine to demonstrate its endurance and reliability using a high stress running profile per FAR33. Continue reading
Jetoptera Gets US Air Force Development Awards
Jetoptera was recently awarded two 2021 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts from the USAF to further characterize the noise of its patented Fluidic Propulsive System (FPS) in an anechoic chamber wind tunnel and to prove that the FPS used with an Upper Surface Blown Wing (USB) configuration will produce specific lift force levels similar to those of a rotor-wing aircraft, yet without moving parts. Continue reading
Skycharge Launches Drone Charging Hangar
Skycharge (formerly Skysense) has announced the launch of its first industrialized drone charging port for commercial drones SKYPORT DP5. Continue reading