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NASA Tests Future Mars Helicopter Designs on Earth and Red Planet, Getting the 'Best of Both Worlds'

NASA is getting the best of both worlds as it tests future Mars helicopter designs both on Earth and the Red Planet for the first time, marking a historic milestone in aeronautical experimentation.

Chilling first look at faceless ‘U-Hawk’ robot helicopter that can fly itself into battle without the need for a pilot

CHILLING video has revealed a newly developed futuristic military robot helicopter that can fly into battle without a pilot. The New Black Hawk chopper variant was unveiled on Monday by ...

Coast Guard plans Sikorsky contract to replace aging rescue helicopters

The U.S. Coast Guard wants new Sikorsky rescue helicopters to replace aging H-65 Dolphins in use since the 1980s.
Forbes

Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writing about vertical flight aircraft & advanced aviation technology. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, announced on April 16 ...
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Startup reveals designs for futuristic flying machine with incredible performance: 'Reimagining the way we live and travel'

Startup AltoVolo has turned heads and generated some skepticism after revealing its design for a 1,608-horsepower, hybrid-electric flying car. If AltoVolo is able to fulfill its lofty promises, the ...
CBS News

Mars Ingenuity helicopter breaks record for speed and altitude, NASA says

After more than two years on the red planet, the Mars helicopter Ingenuity has broken two new records, NASA said. The helicopter on Sunday flew 14.5 miles per hour, beating its previous record of 13.4 ...
Aviation Week Network

AVIC Highlights Future EVTOL Platforms At Tianjin Helicopter Expo

AVIC Highlights Future EVTOL Platforms At Tianjin Helicopter Expo is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an ...
The National Interest

China Answers U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift with High-Speed Helicopter Plan

China appears to be embarking upon an ambitious, long-term plan to keep pace with U.S. advances in helicopter technology by emphasizing speed; stealth; and innovative, next-generation designs. The ...
Flightglobal

Airbus and Leonardo eye collaboration on future military helicopter

European helicopter rivals Airbus and Leonardo continue to eye a future alliance similar to their NH Industries (NHI) venture to address proposed NATO requirements for a next-generation rotorcraft.
The National Interest

U.S. Army's New Futuristic Helicopters Won't Be Like Anything You Have Ever Seen

The Army is considering two new, high-tech designs. First flight tests are slated for 2017. The new helicopter will feature new, future-oriented sensors, weapons and guidance technologies. The Army is ...
Yahoo

Helicopter breaks record for speed and altitude on Mars

After more than two years on the red planet, the Mars helicopter Ingenuity has broken two new records, NASA said. The helicopter on Sunday flew 14.5 miles per hour, beating its previous record of 13.4 ...