Ballard Power Systems has announced that a new high performance fuel cell propulsion system to power unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In addition, they have received a follow-on contract from Boeing's Insitu subsidiary for extended durability testing of the next-generation 1.3 kilowatt (kW) fuel cell propulsion system to power test flights of its ScanEagle UAV … [Read more...] about Ballard to Test Next Gen Fuel Cell Systems with Insitu Drones
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Boeing and MIT Build New Wind Tunnel for Drones and Other Aerospace Ideas
Aerospace giant Boeing will act as the lead donor in an $18 million project allowing MIT to construct a new, updated wind tunnel. The replacement of the 79-year-old Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel with a new facility will be "the largest and most advanced academic wind tunnel in the United States," says an MIT announcement. The new facility will be operated by the MIT … [Read more...] about Boeing and MIT Build New Wind Tunnel for Drones and Other Aerospace Ideas
Boeing’s Newest Investment in the Drone Ecosystem: Near Earth Autonomy
The world's largest aerospace company, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has announced its latest investment in autonomous aircraft. Boeing invested in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company "focused on developing a portfolio of technologies that enable safe and reliable autonomous flight."Near Earth Autonomy, a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Near Earth … [Read more...] about Boeing’s Newest Investment in the Drone Ecosystem: Near Earth Autonomy
Insitu Demonstrates Revolutionary UAV Integrated with GIS for Fighting Wildfires
Boeing subsidiary Insitu, working with Esri, the spatial analytics firm, has successfully completed test flights on a method for supporting firefighting efforts using state-of-the-art software. The flights were held at the FAA's UAS Warm Springs, Oregon Test Range. The national FAA test site program facilitates the UAS industry in meeting strict customer needs and … [Read more...] about Insitu Demonstrates Revolutionary UAV Integrated with GIS for Fighting Wildfires
Boeing Lays Foundation for Drone Passenger Travel
The tidal wave of digital disruption that has swamped media industries is beginning to be felt in transportation. A rapidly developing ecosystem of sensors, AI, and alternative energy systems is fueling innovation among start ups and established firms alike. Last week Boeing announced plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of advanced … [Read more...] about Boeing Lays Foundation for Drone Passenger Travel
