Technology
Vertically Aligned Electrodes May Improve Battery Charging Times by 500%
For AAM, Vertical May Not Just Be for Take Off, It Could Be Good for Electrode Alignment Too
The linchpin of eVTOL transportation’s commercial success (read “profitability”) fundamentally lies within that lowercase “e”– the electric part of the acronym. But, one of the challenges eVTOL developers and manufacturers face is their ability to quickly and efficiently keep their lithium-ion powered vehicles sufficiently charged to keep them aloft. The Challenge of Keeping eVTOLs Charged…
NOAA Drops an Area-I Altius 600 Drone Into the Eye of Hurricane Ian
Uncrewed aircraft can be dropped into hurricanes to better understand how these massive, disruptive weather conditions develop and evolve. Researchers can use that information to better protect life and property.
Are Two Wings Better Than None for an eVTOL?
If You Want to Go the Distance, the Answer May Be ‘Yes.’
Researchers believe a tandem-wing eVTOL could enable travel between central European cities.
Let There Be LiDAR Onboard Your UAVs
It’s a Million Times Faster Than Radar
Researchers are studying how Light Detecting and Ranging (LiDAR) systems might be used to help keep uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) safe.
eVTOLs: Plug In, Charge Up, Take Off
Urban Air Mobility Will Be All About the Infrastructure
Building an advanced air mobility infrastructure takes time, capital, and cooperation.
eVTOLs: Does Mineral Madness Lurk Beyond Lithium-Ion?
Demand, and mining, for many minerals will dominate the future of transportation
The demand for mined minerals will play a large role in the future of all electric vehicles, including eVTOLs.