Luminar will bring its LiDAR tech to Airbus planes and helicopters
The companies hope to 'ultimately enable safe, autonomous flight.'
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NASA's Mars helicopter travels farther and faster on its third flight
It ventured half the length of a football field.
NASA's Mars helicopter becomes the first aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity's historic first flight went off without a hitch.
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NASA will attempt to fly its Mars helicopter on April 19th
Provided there are no new surprises for Ingenuity, that is.
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completes a 'spin test,' moves closer to flight
A decision on its updated schedule could be announced Saturday morning.
NASA's Mars copter needs a software update ahead of its flight test
Ingenuity's team is dealing with a 'command sequence issue' with new flight control software.
NASA delays Mars helicopter flight to at least April 14th
A test raised enough concern for NASA to put the flight on hold.
NASA deploys Mars helicopter before its pioneering first flight
Ingenuity is poised to make history in a matter of days.
Volocopter opens reservations for first electric air taxi flights
$350 for a 15-minute taxi ride in three years.
Volocopter's massive utility drone can carry up to 440 pounds
Yes, this picture is to scale.
Uber Copter’s $200 trips to JFK are now available to everyone (updated)
Just don’t expect the service to necessarily save you time getting to and from Manhattan.
US Navy's next-gen helicopter drone is ready for service
The MQ-8C Fire Scout can last longer and packs more powerful radar.
Uber Copter's $200 flights launch in NYC on July 9th
For now, flights run from Lower Manhattan to Kennedy Airport.
NASA proves its space helicopter can fly on Mars
Scientists tested Mars 2020's smaller companion in JPL's Space Simulator.
Watch Will Smith's Grand Canyon helicopter bungee jump at 6 PM ET
He's celebrating his 50th birthday in Big Willie Style for charity.
Autonomous helicopter makes first operational delivery to Marines
Aurora's craft delivered water, gas and other supplies during a training exercise.
NASA is sending its first autonomous helicopter to Mars in 2020
The Mars Helicopter could pave the way for drones to scout the surface.
AT&T's 'Flying COW' drone provides cell service to Puerto Rico
The mini-helicopter can provide voice, data and text services in a 40-square-mile radius.
US Army wants helicopters to refuel at robotic pumps
Choppers could fly around the clock without endangering other soldiers.
