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HKU Engineers Develop Autonomous Drone “SUPER” That Navigates Without GPS at High Speeds
A research team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong has developed an advanced autonomous drone named “SUPER,” capable of flying at 45 miles per…
NASA has recently completed ground engine performance tests for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) demonstrator—a key step toward mitigating the disruptive sonic booms produced by supersonic aircraft. In collaboration…
Nearly ten months after completing its first subsonic flight in March last year, Boom Supersonic's prototype test aircraft, XB-1, successfully broke the sound barrier three times during its 12th test…
Bats, the sole mammals capable of flight, owe this remarkable ability to their specialized limb morphology. Despite their unique flying prowess, the evolutionary journey that led to this skill remains…
The prospect of hydrogen-powered flight is bringing us closer to a future of carbon-neutral travel. Advancements in technology are rapidly progressing towards making this a reality. A recent study conducted…
On May 20, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced a sudden and severe bout of turbulence, causing the aircraft to drop more than 1,800 meters. The incident…
