Mercedes-Benz and BMW have long stood as fierce rivals in the automotive world. Yet, the two iconic German brands may soon be linked in an unexpected way—by sharing engines. Talks of Engine Sharing According to Autocar UK, an insider at Mercedes disclosed that the company is in advanced discussions to use BMW’s four-cylinder petrol engines […]
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A new aviation milestone has been reached as a solar-electric, propeller-driven plane climbed higher than any of its kind before—though the feat still awaits official recognition. On August 12, 2025, a customized Elektra One soared to 31,237 feet (9,521 m) above Switzerland. The Record-Breaking Mission The aircraft, registered as HB-SXA, took off from Sion Airport
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SiFly, a drone company that only launched publicly in May, has quickly risen to prominence in 2025. Its latest milestone came fittingly on Orville Wright’s birthday, when its Q12 drone secured a place in the Guinness World Records. Novo recorde mundial de voo On July 26, 2025, at Amaral Ranches in California, the Q12 flew
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As advanced air mobility aircraft become more common in U.S. airspace, the country will need improved preflight planning to address potential risks in advance—and NASA is creating the tools to support this effort. Effective preflight planning is essential for maintaining safety in the increasingly complex and high-risk airspace of the future. Having a single platform
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Recently, immersive action cam maker Insta360 has been nurturing a new camera-drone venture called Antigravity. The company has now revealed its first model – a foldable aerial explorer capable of capturing stunning 8K 360-degree footage. “We didn’t set out to make just another drone,” said BC Nie, Antigravity’s Head of Marketing. “With the A1, we
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Researchers from Inria, CNRS, the University of Lorraine, and Aix-Marseille University are developing ways to help drones maneuver through ventilation shafts with the finesse of an action hero—minus the bruises. Their goal: teach quadcopters to traverse narrow ducts without crashing into the walls like a pinball. From Hollywood to HVAC Challenges Anyone who’s watched Die
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Joby Aviation is known for electric air taxis but has also pursued a parallel path through a long-term U.S. military partnership. Department of Defense. That partnership may now be bearing fruit. Joby announced a deal with L3Harris to explore developing a gas-turbine hybrid VTOL aircraft with autonomous capabilities for military use. Adapting the S4 Platform
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Leading action camera innovator Insta360 is elevating its immersive video expertise into the skies with the introduction of a new brand: Antigravity. Billed as the world’s first 360-degree drone, the debut device is expected to launch next month as a compact, user-friendly aerial platform built for immersive storytelling. A Drone Designed to Inspire Emotion and
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Demonstrating that promising technology never truly disappears, the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) by Reaction Engines is back in the spotlight as part of Invictus, a newly announced Mach 5+ spaceplane initiative led by a British consortium. Some innovations persist through sheer determination—and this is one of those stories. HOTOL: A Bold Vision Ahead of
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Uber is pouring hundreds of millions into EV maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a premium robotaxi service. As part of the deal, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid and buy at least 20,000 Gravity SUVs over six years. Uber and its partners will operate vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving tech,
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