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New Release Alert! Introducing Flyability's Elios 3 Flammable Gas Sensor - setting new safety standards in hazardous inspections. With real-time, airborne detection of over 14 combustible gases (including hydrogen), it provides essential alerts for high-risk environments. Compatible with other Elios 3 payloads, this sensor ensures seamless in-flight monitoring with adjustable safety thresholds, requiring no field calibration. A game-changer for industries like Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Mining. Learn more today with Coptrz

The transition between laminar and turbulent flow is crucial to understanding fluid behavior in many scenarios, such as eVTOL propellers and wind turbine blades. Formerly, this transition was challenging to simulate accurately. An extension to the PowerFLOW Very Large Eddy Simulation (VLES) method provides easier and more accurate simulation of laminar flow separation and reattachment. This allows both aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulations for applications in rapidly growing markets including urban air mobility and wind energy.

What is Airborne Wind Energy (AWE)? Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) is a novel approach to capturing wind energy using flying devices like kites or drones instead of conventional wind turbines. Why go airborne? AWE systems can access stronger and more consistent winds; available at higher altitudes (200 meters to 1000 meters), opening up new possibilities for sustainable energy." picture taken from: https://lnkd.in/gyh2M9D2

At first glance, it is hard to believe an eVTOL platform like this is real and happening right now. This type of folding wing aircraft seems to defy aerodynamics and does it exceedingly well through its trans-wing technology.   PteroDynamics' progress is significant because it is different from any other eVTOL platform we've seen, especially with the precise landing capability displayed. This will be invaluable to maritime operations, allowing delivery of high value items in all kinds of environments.   PteroDynamics Inc. was clearly thinking about how to deliver significant cargo, precisely. How could this platform be scaled in the future? Is passenger transportation on the horizon?   Looking forward to discussing this and ideas like it at AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International's XPONENTIAL24 next week!   #pterodynamics #evtol #bvlos #transwing Tim Whitehand JD Lewis Bill Daggett   https://lnkd.in/g22AZrst  

Traveling around the world in a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft without the need to refuel may sound like a dream. I believe that one day this will become a reality and revolutionize our concept of travel, potentially becoming one of the most cost-effective transportation methods. #vtol #hydrogen #transport #innovation https://lnkd.in/enGCFB46

Orion AP30-P2 Pliabot Aerial High-pressure Cleaning System Wind Turbine Cleaning - The nozzle supports multi-angle spraying route planning - Safe and stable operation at 200m altitude - 30L water tank, real-time distance detection - Integrated flight control

The Zephyr Solar Powered Airplane: A New Dawn for Cost-Efficient Solar Powered Cell Towers ✈ Introduction In the realm of technological innovation, the Zephyr solar-powered aeroplane stands out as a beacon of progress. Developed by Airbus, Zephyr is a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) that has set new records and demonstrated the extraordinary potential of solar power. Zephyr: The Solar Powered Marvel Zephyr operates in the stratosphere, above weather and conventional air traffic, and can continuously fly for months at a time. It achieved 36 days of stratospheric flight across two flights in 2021, setting a new world record for absolute altitude for its class of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at 76,100ft. The Zephyr S completed a successful 2021 test flight campaign in the United States, demonstrating its operational value to provide instant, persistent, and improved situational awareness. It carries an Optical Advanced Earth Observation System for Zephyr (OPAZ) payload, streaming Earth observation data. The Potentials of a Cost-Efficient Solar-Powered Cell Tower Zephyr’s capabilities extend beyond mere observation. It can serve as a tower in the sky, delivering direct-to-device connectivity with a reach of up to 250 terrestrial towers in difficult mountainous terrain. This makes it a promising candidate for future solar energy applications. High-Efficiency Solar Cells The efficiency of solar cells is a critical factor in the cost-effectiveness of solar-powered cell towers. Researchers at Soochow University have highlighted the potential for significant advancements in solar cell efficiency, focusing on high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. These cells offer high efficiency, exceeding 26% in laboratory conditions, and low cost, using relatively inexpensive materials and simple manufacturing processes. Floating Solar Plants Another promising development in the field of solar energy is the advent of floating solar plants. These plants represent a new renewable energy source that could potentially replace fossil fuels. The construction of the world’s first floating photovoltaic power station has led to continuous advancements in power generation by floating photovoltaics. #Airbus #Solar #Zephyr #Innovation https://lnkd.in/edZmUqDV

Visiting Farnborough, I came through this beautiful Gas Turbine ⚙️ The lighting is so perfect that this display looks unrealistic 😶 According to Pratt & Whitney, this PW100 Turboprop #Engine powers 90% of all 30 to 90 passenger regional turboprop Aircraft 🛫 in the world!, a reference in the #Aircraft industry Even if #Electrification ⚡️ and #Battery Technologies were progressing this year at Farnborough with many eVTOL 🛩️ and Drone applications, traditional Gas #Turbine remains the reference for planes 🛬 Nevertheless, decarbonisation can take many forms and SAF and Sustainable #Fuels ⛽️ are definitely a strong solution for air transport ✈️

Zero to Idle in about 10 seconds. Sweet start for a turbine - once steady combustion kicks in at 5000rpm it’s a quick and easy spool up to 36k rpm (idle).

Thermal comfort of helicopter passengers is important. But at the same time, especially in context of EVTOL, the energy consumption should be limited. That’s why solutions such as radiant panels and heat pumps are investigated. Leonardo Helicopters is relying on #Simcenter to optimize the sizing of innovative Environmental Control Systems. The methodology developed is relying on a smart coupling between a 1D unsteady analysis of the ECS system and a 3D CFD model of the cabin. Why smart? Because the CFD model is run only when necessary, for example when significant changes affect conditions in the cabin. The helicopter cabin of the AW109 in one possible VIP configuration has been considered. Conclusions are that for the heating configuration, the adoption of a heat pump shows a great benefit in terms of energy management. Radiant panels are the best compromise in terms of range of use and energy efficiency bringing in some cases a consumption 24% lower than traditional PTCs.