VTOL aircraft

Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

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India Flaunts ‘CHEEL’ Long-Range VTOL Drone With Swappable Multi-Engine Architecture

A new long-range, high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle from India is aiming to extend the reach of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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‘Head-On’ Solution: US Tackles Drone Problem With Low-Cost VTOL Interceptor

A Florida-based developer is positioning a one-way autonomous interceptor as a low-cost response to evolving drone threats, framing the effort within the context of asymmetric warfare.

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V-BAT VTOL Drone Faces Arctic Fury in Breakthrough Demo

Shield AI has put its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone to the test in the Arctic, pushing the aircraft through freezing temperatures and rough maritime weather without requiring any modifications.

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French Navy Orders Aliaca VTOL Drone From Airbus 

France has ordered the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system in its vertical take-off and landing configuration via Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, Survey Copter.

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Electronic Warfare Hits the Littorals: VTOL Drone Delivers Expeditionary EW Edge

P4 Transwing VTOL is an autonomous drone with a 90-pound max takeoff weight, 15-pound payload, 6.9 by 4.2-foot footprint, and features an electric drivetrain.

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Joby’s Turbine-Electric VTOL Aircraft Flies on Hybrid Power for First Time

Turbine-electric VTOL demonstrator is a hybrid aircraft with a turbine generator and Joby’s SuperPilot autonomy, offering extended range and higher payload.

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Runway? Optional. Attis Aviation ROC VTOL Drone Soars in First Flight

ROC is a runway-free, hybrid-propulsion, long-endurance drone system by Attis Aviation, which successfully completed its maiden flight.

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XTI and Valkyrie Launch Vanguard Platform to Power AI-Driven VTOL Flight

Vanguard is a new AI-driven technology platform developed by XTI Aerospace and Valkyrie Sciences to enhance performance and autonomy in the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft.

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Shield AI Introduces ‘World’s First’ AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Jet ‘X-Bat’

A new vertical takeoff and landing platform concept from Shield AI is being positioned as an AI-powered wingman for US military forces.

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