The e-volo team celebrated the world premiere of the Volocopter VC200 at the “GreenTec Awards” in Berlin, Europe’s largest environmental and economic prize ceremony, at the end of August. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Researchers Use Kinect to AutoPilot Roaches
North Carolina State University researchers are using video game technology to remotely control cockroaches on autopilot, with a computer steering the cockroach through a controlled environment. Continue reading
OctoCopter Carries 3D Printer While Printing
Deezmaker & Velocity Pigeon teamed up for a world’s first: Flying a 3D printer while printing a 3D object. Continue reading
Autonomous Flying Car Concept
New England aviation company Terrafugia has unveiled its latest conceptual version of a flying car. Unlike its current flying car, which is designed for pilots, the new design incorporates autonomous functionality, a move the company says will open up the skies to everybody. Continue reading
Domino’s Pizza Unmanned Helicopter Delivery Test Flight
Domino’s Pizza in the UK just published this video of what is purported to be a proof-of-concept test flight of the DomiCopter. Continue reading
Ultramodern ZERO Personal Helicopter Design Study
Created by designer Hector del Amo, the ZERO helicopter is a new take on the idea of personal transportation. Continue reading
First F-35B Vertical Takeoff Test
An F-35B test aircraft completes the first-ever vertical takeoff (VTO) at NAS Patuxent River, Md., on May 10, 2013. Continue reading
Survey Copter Turns to 3D Printer for Prototyping
Stratasys Ltd. has announced that remote control systems manufacturer, Survey Copter, is successfully using its 3D printing technology to produce prototype and short-run component parts for mini-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading