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 ...

No audio available for this content. A brand-new innovation in the world of unmanned aircraft is becoming more rare as the industry matures. However, a Denver, Colorado company has been innovating ...

Wingtra’s drones are used to perform surveying missions by organizations around the world, including NASA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Now, the startup is mapping out a new expansion strategy ...

It seems like autonomous aircraft makers are indulging in a bit of oneupsmanship as Shield AI rolls out its X-BAT VTOL Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that combines the ability to land and take ...

January 8, 2025: Australian firm Anduril has developed a novel new anti-drone system called Roadrunner. These drones weigh 85 kg, are 1.8 meters tall and are propelled by twin jet engines with a top ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writing about vertical flight aircraft & advanced aviation technology. The EHang 184 electric VTOL aircraft has two ...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Marine Corps and Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled the "Rogue 1" — a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) kamikaze drone with some interesting features: the warhead can be swapped on ...

FIMI Technology, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, recently unveiled the FIMI Manta VTOL drone, which is now available for purchase in China. The drone is priced at 1399 yuan ($191) and comes in a PNP-FC version ...