Propulsion
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. April 2018 saw another technology leap when Neva announced that
Propulsion
3W-International GmbH's performance partner, Sky Power GmbH, will introduce the first advanced engine to the professional public at Xponential 2018 in Denver. It involves 110 ccm, 2-stroke power plant that has been provided with a new injection and ignition. The basic engine originates from 3W-International.
Propulsion
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said. "This is the
Propulsion
3W-International's performance partner Sky Power has also brought a new injection and ignition system to market, which can be used for all 3W gasoline and heavy fuel (HF) engines. The new systems are obtainable immediately. The conversion of engines already in use is also being offered. The
Propulsion
Boeing Phantom Works’ MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle prototype is powered by a single, 9,000 lb-thrust Rolls-Royce AE3007N turbofan, Boeing disclosed on 5 April. The aerospace manufacturer said the engine has powered its prototype on tarmac manoeuvres meant to simulate the sort of taxiing the drone would
Propulsion
To further expand market presence in North America, 3W-International is expanding its own direct sales structure in this important target market. With Constantin Diehl, a representative has been acquired who will actively represent the German engine manufacturer in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. "We look forward to having
Propulsion
3W-International GmbH has authorised Sky Power GmbH for further development and performance enhancement of 3W engines. Accordingly, the first new additional products and new performance engines will be presented even before Xponential 2018 in Denver. "We look forward to the results because we can provide our customers with
Propulsion
A team of researchers from Sydney have successfully powered an unmanned aircraft flight with a triple hybrid propulsion system featuring one of the cleanest energies on Earth – hydrogen. Led by University of Sydney aerospace engineering PhD candidate Andrew Gong, the team of researchers – including Dr Dries Verstraete from the University’
Propulsion
Locust USA, Inc, through its wholly-owned subsidiary UAV Turbines, Inc. ("UAVT"), a developer of advanced heavy-fuel microturbine propulsion systems, announced that it has entered into a $19 million Technology Investment Agreement ("TIA") with the U.S. Army to collaborate in development of an efficient
Commercial
UAVOS INC. has completed the test flights of SURVEYOR-HE Unmanned Aerial System with UVH-EL drone, equipped with an electric engine unit. The unmanned helicopter has increased performance with carrying capacity, flying range, and extended temperature range. UVH-EL UAV is a multipurpose helicopter with fully automatic take-off,
Propulsion
Ultra Electronics USSI has announced the receipt of $1.2 million contract award for D245XR and D350XR fuel cells for use in Group 1 unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Representing the most advanced solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power technology available today, the D245XR and D350XR fuel cells provide UAS platforms
Propulsion
HES Energy Systems, a Fuel Cell Systems developer from Singapore has formed an Alliance with three French Clean Energy and Aerospace Tech companies. Named FLY-HY, the group’s mission is to begin addressing the global market as a unified value chain, ranging from hydrogen refuelling systems to energy storage