Because fixed-wing drones are faster and more energy-efficient than multicopters, they're often used for tasks such as mapping areas of the ocean. Many of them do require landing strips, however, ...

For the past few years, drone pilots did not have a lot of choice when they went UAV shopping. It was pretty much all quadcopter all the time. The questions were mostly about scale, camera mounts, and ...

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Move over, helicopters. Fixed wing aircraft are getting a higher aviation profile at Redstone Arsenal. The Program Executive Office for Aviation will soon stand up a Fixed ...

When selecting a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) to complete the mission of your project you’re going to need to take into consideration a number of factors. The first and most likely one of the most ...

Beta Technologies has announced plans to take its CX300 electric aircraft, a fixed-wing version of the Alia eVTOL unveiled in 2020, through the certification process and into production for regional ...

When emergencies demand rapid, long-distance transfers, fixed-wing air ambulances deliver lifesaving precision. These specialized aircraft bridge critical care gaps, transporting patients swiftly and ...

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All over the forums, images of a purported DJI fixed-wing drone. Personally, I would be very surprised if they are entering the fixed wing world, that this is it. Just not slick enough for me rather ...

The Army has been trying to replace its C-12 and C-26 fixed-wing utility aircraft for years but won't be doing so in the near future. (Capt. Loyal Auterson/U.S. Army) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S.

The Army aviation community welcomed a new Fixed Wing leader on Aug. 1. Col. Steve Clark relinquished responsibility as the Fixed Wing project manager to Col. Tal Sheppard during a change of charter ...

Fiber-optic cables have typically been used for smaller quadcopters. Now, the practice is being extended to larger fixed-wing drones.

This wing, though, is not a traditional foil shape typically found on aircraft. It uses the Magnus effect to generate lift. Briefly, the Magnus effect is when lift is generated from a spinning object ...