Event 38 just launched its first fixed-wing drone with VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) capabilities, boasting an industry-leading flight time. The E400 maintains its stability even in windy ...

The Bell X-22 was one of America’s most ambitious VTOL experiments, using four tilting ducted fans to combine the hover ...

When one thinks of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the first thing that comes to mind is a helicopter-like contraption that can lift off from pretty much everywhere. But the various ...

The Manta vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing utilizes a Y3 configuration with a tilting rotor design, combining the advantages of multirotor hover capability with the efficient cruising ...

VTOL drones may be versatile, but the weight and aerodynamic drag of their extra hardware results in a shorter range than that of their fixed-wing-only counterparts. That's where the FLARES system ...

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, announces the successful completion of a demo flight of the E450, a drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell on Monday, ...

Xiaomi’s sub-brand FIMI Technology launched the Manta VTOL fixed-wing drone on Monday, priced at RMB 999 ($139). The lightweight drone features a tilting-rotor vertical takeoff and landing design, ...

No audio available for this content. The Avy Aera departs from its docking station within minutes, shortening response times and reducing costs for first responders. (Photo: Avy) Dutch company Avy has ...

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TEL AVIV—The growing demand for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is driving Israeli companies both to develop new aircraft and convert existing types for the role.

LONDON—French aircraft developer Survey Copter has unveiled a new vertical-takeoff-and-landing-capable UAS targeted for use by special forces. The CAPA-X platform is Airbus-owned Survey Copter’s ...