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!
UAV Research
UNOS and NASA Partner to Study Drone Organ Transport
UNOS and NASA launch a joint study to examine how UAV flights affect organ viability and how drones could improve transplant logistics nationwide. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and NASA have announced a new research partnership. The two organizations signed the agreement at UNOS' Richmond, Virginia headquarters. The study examines how drone technology could make … [Read more...] about UNOS and NASA Partner to Study Drone Organ Transport
Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
New facility aims to lead Korea’s next era in air transportation and safety training Korean Air has announced plans to construct a major Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety Research and Development (R&D) Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The investment, totaling KRW 1.2 trillion (approximately USD 875 million), underscores the airline’s vision for future … [Read more...] about Korean Air to Build Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Hub in Bucheon
Delair-Tech Partners With ISAE SUPAERO for New UAV Research Center
Delair-Tech and ISAE-SUPAERO (Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace) have announced their partnership for the formation of MIDLELAB, a joint research center which will bring together the best of both organizations to pioneer and implement new technologies like fuel cells and solar cells to enhance the endurance of small UAVs. The new laboratory will be partially … [Read more...] about Delair-Tech Partners With ISAE SUPAERO for New UAV Research Center
