US-based PowerLight Technologies has received an expanded investment from the Department of War to ...

An Australian-developed, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft has demonstrated a flight time of almost 2 hr., powered by energy-dense lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries and ultra-lightweight perovskite solar ...

The dream of fully powering everything from aircraft to cars on just the power generated from solar panels attached to the machine remains a tempting one, but always seems to require some serious ...

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is testing large drones at the U.S.-Mexico border that could one day help monitor crossings for hours on end. The drones are designed to stay in the air for between ...

Unmanned aircraft vehicles — UAV for short or drone if you prefer one syllable — provide the military a method for surveilling and striking adversaries without risking a pilot's life. These can take ...

California-based startup SiFly Aviation has raised $20 million in Series A funding as it prepares to begin production of its long-endurance Q12 electric drone, targeting initial revenue-generating ...