DaisyBell® system is a groundbreaking technology that has transformed the field of avalanche control. Developed by the French company MND Group, this system offers a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solution for triggering controlled avalanches. Development of the DaisyBell® System The DaisyBell® system was born out of a need for a more efficient and safer method of triggering controlled avalanches. …
At Fair Lifts, we’re proud to announce our latest innovative venture – the development of advanced AI-powered tools that will revolutionize the helicopter industry. We are leveraging the power of ChatGPT to calculate and recommend the ideal helicopter for each customer’s unique project requirements, ensuring optimized efficiency and customer satisfaction. Our groundbreaking concept is set to transform the way the …
Helicopters, like all aircraft, rely on the principles of aerodynamics to fly. These principles include lift, weight, thrust, and drag. In order to fly at night, helicopters have several specific features and equipment that allow them to safely navigate and operate in low-light conditions. One of the most important features of helicopters that allows them to fly at night is …
Spinning loads in helicopter and crane lifts can pose significant risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment. A spinning load occurs when the load rotates or twists on its axis during the lift, often caused by an unbalanced load or improper rigging. These loads can cause the aircraft to become unstable, the load to collide with objects or personnel, and …
The Defiant X is a new military helicopter developed by Sikorsky and Boeing for the United States Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program. The Defiant X is designed to be a high-speed, high-performance helicopter that can meet the Army’s evolving mission requirements. The helicopter features a coaxial rotor system, advanced avionics, and other innovative technologies that make it a significant …
Sikorsky Aircraft has agreed on a contract with The Protective Group (TPG) to make armor for the United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) new and upcoming helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion. TPG is a company that is part of Point Blank Enterprises. The company primarily deals with armor – for both personnel and vehicles – and on their website, the company …
Only two years ago, the military talked about improving the longtime war veteran helicopter, the CH-47F Chinook. Now, there have been talks about discontinuing the Chinook due to budget cuts. Reportedly, the army is behind budget annually by an amount of $2-3 billion. Because of this, it means not all of the programs can be used and cuts have to …
Workhorse, established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company that manufactured battery-electric powered two-seat roadsters, has unveiled the SureFly, a personal helicopter/vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for “safe and easy flight.” Featuring eight independent motors, each of which drive a single carbon fiber propeller, a backup battery power system, and a ballistic parachute that enables safe landing …
LIDAR-or light, detection, and ranging-is a method of surveying terrain. When you use a helicopter for surveying terrain, you get an aerial mapped view that can prove useful for pipeline surveys for the gas and oil industry. It uses lasers to create a 3-D representation of the area being surveyed. This technology can be used for a variety of other …
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 …