We've been talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for so long, without actually getting anywhere, that we've kind of given up hope of seeing them serve the needs of the so-called ...

Halley represents a new class of tactical drones, capable of speeds exceeding 200 mph with over 40km range. Halley is offered in both an operator-controlled first-person view (FPV) configuration and ...

Still in its nascent stages, VTOL CWRU—a student-led drone design team—has established itself amongst competitors across the country. In the spring, the team won first place at the 2024–2025 ...

Initially, AltoVolo tried to tie the hybrid powertrain to electric ducted fans and closed rotors, not the usual open rotors, ...

Runways are undesirable locations for military aircraft. Being tied to miles of concrete gives jet aircraft a built-in vulnerability as well as restricting their flexibility. At sea, it is extremely ...

Discover the evolution of VTOL fighter jets - from the iconic Harrier Jump Jet to the cutting-edge F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See what sets these legendary aircraft apart! In this episode of Flying ...

PteroDynamics Inc. has secured its first international defense contract with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to provide Transwing® VTOL unmanned aircraft systems. Following successful 2025 ...

The Nomad family of drones will be based off the novel rotor blown wing VTOL UAS which Sikorsky has been developing and testing. Sikorsky has announced a new family of long-endurance, ...

Joby continues to expect to launch its initial operations this year. Management discussed the first "FAA-conforming aircraft ...