Drone Archives - Eco-Aviation Foundation International Bringing Together the Revolution in Green Aviation Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://qa.eco-aviation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eco-Favicon.png Drone Archives - Eco-Aviation Foundation International 32 32 Chaparral C1: world’s first turbogenerator-hybrid hVTOL takes flight https://qa.eco-aviation.org/chaparral-c1-worlds-first-turbogenerator-hybrid-hvtol-takes-flight/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:19:58 +0000 https://qa.eco-aviation.org/?p=7617 The post Chaparral C1: world’s first turbogenerator-hybrid hVTOL takes flight appeared first on Eco-Aviation Foundation International.

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The cutting-edge technology addresses limitations in all-electric systems, offering extended range and autonomous capabilities for logistics, humanitarian aid, and military resupply.
Elroy Air’s Chaparral C1 is not just a conventional cargo drone; it represents a significant leap forward in the aviation industry, combining distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with a turbogenerator-battery architecture. This innovative approach enables the aircraft to achieve vertical take-off, autonomous flight, and safe landing, marking a pivotal moment in developing hybrid-electric aircraft.

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]]> Pipistrel and Lobo Leasing sign partnership and place order for 15 Nuuva V300 hVTOL aircraft https://qa.eco-aviation.org/pipistrel-and-lobo-leasing-sign-partnership-and-place-order-for-15-nuuva-v300-hvtol-aircraft/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:41:25 +0000 http://eco-aviation.org/?p=6254 The post Pipistrel and Lobo Leasing sign partnership and place order for 15 Nuuva V300 hVTOL aircraft appeared first on Eco-Aviation Foundation International.

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Pipistrel, the world leader in electric aviation and unmanned flight systems, and Lobo Leasing Limited, a global vertical lift leasing platform, signed a letter of intent with deposits for the acquisition of 15 Nuuva V300 autonomous cargo hVTOL aircraft. The agreement confirms Lobo Leasing and Pipis…

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]]> Terra Drone raises $70 million in Series B funding for UTM & UAM solutions https://qa.eco-aviation.org/terra-drone-raises-70-million-in-series-b-funding-for-utm-uam-solutions/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:17:49 +0000 http://eco-aviation.org/?p=6210 The post Terra Drone raises $70 million in Series B funding for UTM & UAM solutions appeared first on Eco-Aviation Foundation International.

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Drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company Terra Drone Corporation announced today that it has raised $70 million (8 billion Japanese yen) in Series B funding with investments from Mitsui & Co., Ltd., SBI Investment Co., Ltd., Tokyu Land Corporation, Kyushu Electric Power T&D, and Seika C…

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]]> Swoop Aero, Skyports, BD Rowa partner to support medical logistics networks workdwide https://qa.eco-aviation.org/swoop-aero-skyports-bd-rowa-partner-to-support-medical-logistics-networks-workdwide/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:49:58 +0000 http://eco-aviation.org/?p=6158 The post Swoop Aero, Skyports, BD Rowa partner to support medical logistics networks workdwide appeared first on Eco-Aviation Foundation International.

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Swoop Aero partners with Skyports and BD Rowa
The partnership will support the development of drone-based medical logistics networks worldwide, and comes a week after Swoop announced a separate partnership with satellite firm Iridium

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]]> How a drone park would change Battle Creek Executive Airport https://qa.eco-aviation.org/how-a-drone-park-would-change-battle-creek-executive-airport/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:50:44 +0000 http://eco-aviation.org/?p=6099 The future of aviation is taking off at Battle Creek Executive Airport’s 10,000-foot asphalt runway. Students from the Western Michigan University College of Aviation regularly circle the airport to perform “touch-and-go” landings, part of their preparation in becoming the next generation of pilots. The college recently invested $24 million to upgrade its campus at BTL, one of several major […]

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Development of drone park part of a broader shift at the 97-year-old airfield, which is playing a burgeoning role in the local economy…

The future of aviation is taking off at Battle Creek Executive Airport’s 10,000-foot asphalt runway.

Students from the Western Michigan University College of Aviation regularly circle the airport to perform “touch-and-go” landings, part of their preparation in becoming the next generation of pilots.

The college recently invested $24 million to upgrade its campus at BTL, one of several major changes at the municipal airport in recent years. As part of its ongoing transformation, Battle Creek Executive Airport could soon be at the forefront of another emerging aviation industry: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones.

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]]> Electric aircraft pioneer unveils 1-ton cargo delivery drone. https://qa.eco-aviation.org/electric-aircraft-pioneer-unveils-1-ton-cargo-delivery-drone/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:07:36 +0000 http://eco-aviation.org/?p=3103 The post Electric aircraft pioneer unveils 1-ton cargo delivery drone. appeared first on Eco-Aviation Foundation International.

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Silent Arrow® 1-Ton Cargo Delivery Drone Unveiled in London, Full-Rate Production to Follow – sUAS News – The Business of Drones
Revolutionary 28ft (8.5m) wingspan autonomous glider to be high-volume manufactured in the United Kingdom by The MEL Group LONDON, Sept. 10, 2019 – Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), world leaders in heavy payload, unmanned cargo delivery solutions, today announced the unveiling of the Silent Arr…

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