ULC Robotics, Inc. is advancing the state-of-the-art in commercial utility industry aerial inspection after successfully flight testing a newly developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle last week. As a leading robotics, energy services and research and development company focused on the energy and utility industries, ULC Robotics’ … [Read more...] about Utility-Specific Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone Takes Flight
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xCraft Launches VTOL Mapping Drone x2 Geo
Idaho drone manufacturer xCraft has announced the launch of its latest VTOL drone, the x2 Geo. The x2 Geo will be offered to professionals as part of an alternative mapping solution, using VTOL technology to preserve battery life and increase flight time. xCraft's new drone comes after the successful launch of the xPlusOne, as well as upcoming products the Rogue racing drone … [Read more...] about xCraft Launches VTOL Mapping Drone x2 Geo
Swift Engineering’s VTOL Solutions for the UAS Industry – the Swift 020
Swift Engineering, Inc. , the San Clemente firm that develops UAS systems and technology, will be showcasing their solutions at the AUVSI Xponential show in Dallas. The Swift 020, the first UAS featuring their X-Blade Technology, will be on display. It is the result of over 13 years of research and development in UAS. The Swift020 is a VTOL drone that takes off and lands … [Read more...] about Swift Engineering’s VTOL Solutions for the UAS Industry – the Swift 020
VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany
In Germany this week a small but well-funded aviation startup successfully completed initial test flights for an aerial transport service with a twist. This is the Lilium Jet, from Lilium. It's electric, has vertical take-off and landing capabilities and has been designed to be the Uber of the skies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohig71bwRUE Sure, it's another transport … [Read more...] about VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany
SkyProwler May Set the Bar for “Switchblade” VTOL Drones
An Arizona-based startup’s crowdfunding campaign could see the launch of a rarity in the drone world – a fixed wing UAV that also features vertical-takeoff and landing. Krossblade Aerospace Systems kicked off a new Kickstarter campaign on Wednesday for the gnarly named SkyProwler High-Performance Multi-Mission VTOL Transformer Drone (cue Michael Bay-infused trailer). With … [Read more...] about SkyProwler May Set the Bar for “Switchblade” VTOL Drones
