The Phantom 3500 swaps windows for efficencyOtto AviatioWho needs windows when you can have an incredibly efficient transonic passenger flight? That seems to be the reasoning behind Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 jet, which ditches traditional windows in favor of optimized laminar flow, aiming to reduce weight and burn less fuel.Engineers vs. Windows: A long-standing...
Credit: New AtlasWhisper Aero is developing a leaf blower that moves 40% more air, uses 40% less power, and produces half the noise of conventional models, showcasing their focus on efficiency and reducing environmental impact.Whisper's air-moving technology, initially not meant for garden tools, led to a licensing deal with Stanley Black & Decker, which...
Regent says its 55-ft-long Viceroy seaglider is the largest electric flying machine on the planetREGENT CraftA Rhode Island-based startup, Regent Craft, has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company’s idea for a new type of ocean-going vessel.Utilizing the Wing-in-Ground Effect for EfficiencyThe seaglider takes...
The Ardronis Wi-Fi can infiltrate drone electronicsRohde & SchwarzRohde & Schwarz has raised the bar in defending against the threat posed by commercial drones to both civil and military aviation with its innovative Ardronis Wi-Fi system. Unlike other countermeasures that simply neutralize drones, Ardronis infiltrates them and extracts data.The Growing Threat of Drones in...
