After introducing the new generator control system SGC 352, the German engine manufacturer Sky Power GmbH is adding another system, the SGC 081. This starter generator control unit can be used for engines with fuel injection as well as for engines with carburettors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
Ion-Propelled Drones for Urban Cargo Delivery
Undefined Technologies, a startup based in Doral, about 15 miles out of Miami, claims that it has managed to increase the thrust levels of ion propulsion systems to “unprecedented levels” with its “Air Tantrum” technology, enabling near-silent drones with no moving parts, that look like flying pallets. Continue reading
TU Delft Hydrogen Drone Flies Longer and Greener
A drone that can fly sustainably for long distances over land and water, and can land almost anywhere, will be able to serve a wide range of applications. There are already drones that fly using ‘green’ hydrogen, but they either fly very slowly or cannot land vertically. Continue reading
Tech Startup Launches Smallest Fuel Injection for UAV Engines
The state-of-the-art fuel injection system developed by tech start-up Löweheiser, the Electronic Fuel Injection company, in partnership with UAV manufacturer Quaternium, led to the achievement of a new world record of multi-rotor endurance with an outstanding flight of 10h and 14 min. Continue reading
Sky Power SP-55 FI TS Hybrid for Generator-Only Application
The Sky Power SP-55 single-cylinder engine is one of the first engines by the German propulsion manufacturer and comes in different versions. The SP-55 FI TS hybrid is designed to generate electricity in unmanned flight systems. Continue reading
Turkey to Switch to Local UAV Engines
An engine designed and produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) engine manufacturing subsidiary will be used to power Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) producer Bayraktar’s Akıncı and TB3 drones. Continue reading
UAV Propulsion Tech to Market Mejzlik Propellers
UAV Propulsion Tech has signed a representative agreement with Mejzlik Propellers s.r.o. (Brno, Czech Republic) to market their advanced propeller solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) applications. Continue reading
Successful Test Flight of Dutch Solar-Powered Drone
The first Dutch solar drone manufactured by Avy, performed a successful test flight at the end of this summer. The drone is equipped with custom solar foil developed by Wattlab to reflect and absorb more sunlight. Continue reading