The primary advantage of a VTOL aircraft is its versatility. ... The reason the Rockwell XFV-12 looks so futuristic and unlike the aircraft of its time is because that's exactly what it was.

Unique Aircraft: The duPont DP-2, a Futuristic VTOL Boondoggle Resembling a composite, modernized version of the 1950s-era Bell X-14, the duPont Aerospace DP-2 failed to deliver on lofty promises.

The Nord 500 Cadet was a futuristic French VTOL aircraft from the 1960s that promised to revolutionize air mobility. Using independently tilting ducted fans for lift and flight, it could reach speeds ...

In this video, we’ll showcase 15 futuristic aircraft concepts that are set to change the face of air travel. ... and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, ...

This Futuristic Aircraft Can Fly Like a Business Jet and Take Off Like a VTOL Pegasus uses fans in the wings to provide vertical lift and then transitions to forward flight. Published on November ...

It's long been promised, but the days of retro-futuristic Jetsons-style flying cars may soon be upon us.That's according to Edmonds, Washington-based Jetoptera, the aviation startup responsible ...

Drone-like VTOL capabilities with a long-range, high-speed turboshaft cruise mode: South Africa's Pegasus Vertical Business Jet hopes to deliver the best of both worlds in a futuristic ...

Following a series of secret tests, Airbus has revealed a futuristic “blended wing” aircraft design that promises to cut fuel consumption up to 20%.

For another simple VTOL project, check out [Nicholas Rehm]’s F-35 which runs on his dRehmFlight flight control software. Posted in drone hacks Tagged quadcopter , rc plane , vtol Post navigation ...

Like bladeless Dyson fans on steroids, Jetoptera's unique aircraft propulsion systems look like pure sci-fi. But they're beginning to demonstrate some fascinating capabilities in testing, and the ...

Before futuristic applications like supersonic VTOL aircraft are tried, the US Army researchers are looking to perfect the basic self-adjusting turbine blade technology.

Zuri's Hybrid VTOL Nailed Its First Hover Flight, It Boasts a Range of 447 Miles Flying Your Personal Electric Aircraft Through the Woods at 63 Mph Is How You Enjoy Nature Volocopter Adds Another ...