aviation Archives

Jetpack Aviation Launching VTOL Flying Car Project

iReviews
February 6, 2017

There’s a new player in the race to commercialize flying VTOL cars. From the makers of the world’s first jet turbine backpack, David Mayman and Nelson Tyler are planning on unveiling their 12-prop single-seat commuter VTOL.

Backed by Millions, Silicon Valley Perfecting the Flying Car

iReviews
January 2, 2017

In 2010, Google co-founder Larry Paige funded his secret “flying car” project through start-up named Zee Aero. Only five years later, Paige invested millions into another flying car start up called Kitty Hawk. With the triple technological threat of improved battery technology, more powerful electric motors, and intuitive flying software, Silicon Valley seems to be […]

Urban Aeronautics’ AirMule Designed for Rescue Missions

iReviews
November 17, 2016

If you can remember the military warplanes from the future, a.k.a. Skynet, in the movie Terminator, then it’s easy to imagine Urban Aeronautics’ AirMule – an AAV (Autonomous Aerial Vehicle) designed “to get people out of dangerous battlefields without endangering the pilot or crew.”