There’s no doubt that VTOLs will eventually be a thing. Even recent testings by manufacturers have led to some very promising results. The award-winning VTOL design you see here, may, one day, be ...

A San Diego-based company has unveiled a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet platform. Shield AI’s new concept is designed for expeditionary and maritime operations in contested ...

When we first covered Odys Aviation (formerly Craft Aerospace) last September, we were struck not only by the impressive figures attached to it, but by its completely unique design. Where the vast ...

The combination of a tilt-wing (for improved aerodynamics) design with hybrid propulsion could be the winning formula for rugged aircraft that can handle challenging missions, with no emissions. Back ...

One of the most exciting evolving niches within unmanned aircraft systems and personal aerial vehicles is that of hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, which provide a middle ground ...

Abstract: In an era where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become integral to various industries, understanding the intricacies of their design is essential to future aerospace engineers. This ...

Hybrid VTOLs (aka VTOLs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to start anywhere, like a multirotor, and fly far and fast like a fixed-wing. The interest in VTOLs is particularly high ...

Lithuanian start-up Jetcopter is seeking investment of around $60 million to bring to market a six-seat vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, which it describes as a low-cost alternative to ...