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Airbus Helicopters has flown its high-speed concept copter, which dashes 50% faster than other commercial copters, for the first time. The 249-mph (216-kt, 400-km/h) Racer demonstrator is not only fast, but consumes up to 25% less fuel.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Helicopters, Airbus

How hard could it be to fly a helicopter if the controls consisted of just one stick and two touchscreens? That's exactly what the case is with the recently announced Skyryse One, which could be yours for just shy of $2 million.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Helicopters, Autonomous flight, Flight

There are now a number of companies working on eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) "air taxis," most of which look a bit like larger versions of consumer quadcopter drones. The eCopter is different, however, in a way that could make it more likely to see real-world use.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, Air Taxis, Helicopters

NASA has declared the end of its Ingenuity Mars helicopter mission. Originally scheduled to last a month with five flights, it lasted for three years with 72 flights before being grounded by damaged rotors after its last flight.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: NASA, Helicopters, Mars, perseverance