Police using latest tech along with helicopters Helicopters are among the most versatile flying machines in existence. Naturally enough, this makes them useful for many diverse tasks, especially among police. Cops have used choppers for aerial rescue operations, traffic surveillance, disaster monitoring and of course, for chasing down criminal suspects. In this last category, some departments have utilized rather interesting …
Vegan helicopter created for animal activist fashion pioneer. Is a vegan helicopter even possible? Dr. Urs Brunner ordered an ACH145 helicopter, but he had a special request. His wife, ethical fashion pioneer Daniela Brunner, wanted a luxury vegan helicopter, specifically the interior. Airbus Corporate Helicopters took the idea and ran with it, creating an entirely plant-based interior. The specially made …
Helicopter Lift for Construction? Construction helicopters are one of those machines that probably provoke a great deal of curiosity in people who’ve never had to work with them to any degree. After all, while everyone recognizes the tremendous mechanical power of terrestrial construction machinery, it’s easy to wonder just how much of this same stamina a seemingly fragile rotary flying …
The Navy is inviting manufacturers to make submissions of the best designs in a move in which they intend to acquire new armored survival vests for helicopter crew members and pilots. The process is already underway and the navy made it clear by publishing the solicitation on the official US federal contracting site. According to the Naval Air Systems Command, …
Turkey announced it will start mass production of turboshaft helicopters engines, which will help them cut import bills by $60M. A senior government official announced on Saturday and expressed his joy that the country is expected to save on annual hi-tech imports. According to Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank, the county was witnessing new dawn in the Turkish defense …
The Airbus AS350, a single-engine light utility helicopter designed and manufactured in France by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter, which is now Airbus Helicopters, conducted its maiden voyage on June 27, 1974, powered by a Lycoming LTS101 turboshaft engine in Marignane, France. The AS350 has been further developed over time, though the aircraft’s design is still the same. The rotor system, power …
An Italian-based aviation company is looking to expand their helicopter expertise with future helicopters in the making. The company is hoping to reduce noise and vibrations on future helicopters while pairing up with a new manufacturer. The name of this endeavor is “comfort.” Leonardo, who changed their name in 2015, is an Italian aerospace group. Politecnico de Milano, a manufacturer …
According to Harry Reasoner, a veteran American newsman, who observed helicopters during the Vietnam War, “A helicopter does not want to fly. It is maintained in the air by a variety of forces and controls working in opposition to each other, and if there is any disturbance in the delicate balance, the helicopter stops flying, immediately and disastrously.” Although helicopters …
In today’s modern world, it’s no surprise that the majority of commercial flights are auto-piloted and technology companies the world over are investing in the development of autonomous driving vehicles. The implications of unmanned vehicle technologies are limitless when used in conjunction with manned support. As a result of new and improved innovations in autonomy, it won’t be long before …