Dr. Onur Bilgen, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. talks about the future of flapping wing drones, the role of smart materials in next-generation aircraft design, and how bioinspired engineering could influence the next wave of unmanned aviation innovation. Listen here: Dr. Onur Bilgen is Associate … [Read more...] about Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
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Sustainable Skylines Introduces Drone-Powered Banner Ads Over Miami Beach
Eco-friendly technology redefines aerial advertising with enhanced visibility and measurable impact. Innovative Drone Advertising Takes Off Sustainable Skylines, a drone advertising and data analytics company, has launched its drone-powered banner advertising operations. The inaugural flights took place along Miami Beach over the weekend, showcasing an Ad Council campaign … [Read more...] about Sustainable Skylines Introduces Drone-Powered Banner Ads Over Miami Beach
Skyfront Introduces Next-Generation Drone Magnetometer
Skyfront MagniPhy Enhances Surveying, Mineral Prospecting, and UXO Detection Skyfront, a leader in high-endurance hybrid drones, has launched the Skyfront MagniPhy, its latest drone magnetometer solution. This new tool is designed for various applications, including surveying, mineral prospecting, detecting orphaned wellheads, and finding landmines and unexploded ordnance … [Read more...] about Skyfront Introduces Next-Generation Drone Magnetometer
Spanish Startup Says Its Drone Set a Flight Endurance Record
European startup Quaternium recently announced its experimental hybrid fuel-electric drone broke a world record for flight endurance. A press release states the HYBRiX 2.1 quadcopter completed a non-stop flight of 8 hours and 10 minutes at Quaternium headquarters in Valencia, Spain. “With this breakthrough, Quaternium set the new world record of endurance with the longest … [Read more...] about Spanish Startup Says Its Drone Set a Flight Endurance Record
Walkera: This Drone Company Develops Firefighting Solutions Unlike Any We’ve Seen
Chinese drone manufacturers Walkera have made the move from racing drones to public services and enterprise solutions - but their deep engineering expertise is still at the core of the business. In China, Walkera claims the lead in the public services sector. DRONELIFE spoke with Webber For, Walkera's VP of Marketing, about their hybrid drone solutions for long distance and … [Read more...] about Walkera: This Drone Company Develops Firefighting Solutions Unlike Any We’ve Seen
