Cargo-Laden Drone Flight Completes Trip to Mainland UK
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A drone flight has successfully carried cargo to and from the Scilly Isles from mainland England. The achievement may have laid the groundwork for future commercial services involving the unmanned aerial vehicle-based distribution of vital medical supplies.
Autonomous Boeing Aircraft Makes Its Maiden Flight
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In what may be a major leap forward for the future of autonomous aircraft, ‘Loyal Wingman’, Boeing’s autonomous uncrewed fighter-style, jet-powered drone, has taken to the skies for the very first time in a historic test flight, carried out by Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Chirp Microsystems MEMS-based Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight Sensor for Automotive and Industrial Applications
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A Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor works by sending out a signal (usually ultrasound or light) and waiting for it to bounce back from an obstacle and return to the sensor. The distance to the object can then be calculated from the time it took for the signal to return.
How British Engineers Are Helping in the Fight Against COVID-19
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With the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the world, every country is facing the challenge of providing the necessary medical equipment, diagnostic capabilities and infrastructure to protect its most vulnerable residents.
The Electronics Systems and Equipment That Made the SpaceX Flight Successful
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SpaceX's historic rocket launch on May 30th, 2020 was an event many will remember for many years to come.
The First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Performs a Successful Test Flight
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On Tuesday, December 11th, 2019 the world's first fully-electric commercial aircraft performed a successful test flight in Vancouver, Canada.
World’s First Commercial-Grade Hydrogen Plane Embarks on Its Maiden Flight
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At the end of September 2020, in what was called a landmark moment, aviation firm ZeroAvia completed the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft. The flight took place at ZeroAvia’s R&D facility in Cranfield, UK.
The Vital Electronic Components Behind Drone Technology
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Chances are high that every person reading this has seen a drone in flight, or even used one before. But what makes these miniature aircraft work? This article will get into details about the most vital components of drones and some current and emerging applications of drones.
What The Gatwick Drones Say About The Future of Airport Security
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From the 19th to the 21st of December 2018, hundreds of flights were cancelled due to malicious drone activity disrupting the airspace of Britain’s second busiest airport, London Gatwick—just in time for Christmas! Here are the lessons learned, and the lessons that at least should be learned, for present and future airport security.