Textron Systems unveiled its X5-55 vertical take-off and landing engineering testbed at the AUVSI Xponential show in Denver, Colorado, on 1 May. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aircraft Propulsion & Energy
New Solar UAV Could Stay Airborne for a Year
(L-R) Paul Brooks, Managing Director, Prismatic Ltd and Michael Christie, Strategy Director, BAE Systems Air
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic. Continue reading
UMS SKELDAR Acquires Hirth Motors
UMS SKELDAR has announced the acquisition of Hirthmotoren GmbH & Co. KG (Hirth Motors), the German-based specialist global engine manufacturer for air, water and land applications. Continue reading
Interview with Karl Schudt of Sky Power
Karl Schudt
3W-International’s performance partner, Sky Power GmbH, has introduced its engine and product concept juts prior to Xponential 2018, in Denver. Karl Schudt, managing director of Sky Power GmbH, explains the company’s goals.
Northwest UAV Expands NW-44 Engine Production
From initial design through development and manufacturing, Northwest UAV created the NW-44 multi-fuel single-cylinder UAV engine to fill a gap that owner and president Chris Harris recognised in the market – reliable, fuel-efficient engines for small, professional-grade UAV. Continue reading
3W-Intl and Sky Power Expand Wankel-Engine Portfolio
The 2-disc hybrid Wankel engine SP-480 SRE hybrid is being introduced for the first time to the professional public at Xponential 2018. 3W-International and Sky Power thus continue the tradition of presenting a new Wankel engine at the leading international trade fair. Continue reading
HES Energy Systems Appoints UAV Propulsion as US Representative
Singaporean company HES Energy Systems Pte. Ltd (“HES”), a subsidiary of H3 Dynamics Group, has announced its appointment of UAV Propulsion Tech as its authorized representative for the United States of America. Based in Tampa, Florida, UAV Propulsion represents several global brands in the US market. This partnership will ensure a strong commercial presence for HES Energy Systems in America and high-level clients services and support in the region. Continue reading
Neva Aerospace Boosts Power of VTOL-Optimised Turbines
Neva Aerospace has announced the availability of new models in its Athena range of the world’s first electric turbofans (ETFs) optimised for static thrust and VTOL/STOL. Unique turbofan housings further ingeniously boosts thrust with no extra weight added. Continue reading