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NASA aims to fly its experimental electric plane this year

NASA aims to fly its experimental electric plane this year NASA aims to fly its experimental electric plane this year

Is the truth out there? Decoding the Pentagon’s latest UFO report.

Is the truth out there? Decoding the Pentagon’s latest UFO report. Is the truth out there? Decoding the Pentagon’s latest UFO report.

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A Cold War spy plane now tracks humanity’s greatest threat for NASA

A Cold War spy plane now tracks humanity’s greatest threat for NASA A Cold War spy plane now tracks humanity’s greatest threat for NASA

By David Roza/Task & Purpose

drone on branch

It’s not a UFO—this drone is scooping animal DNA from the tops of trees It’s not a UFO—this drone is scooping animal DNA from the tops of trees

By Charlotte Hu

This ‘airliner of the future’ has a radical new wing design

This ‘airliner of the future’ has a radical new wing design This ‘airliner of the future’ has a radical new wing design

Airplane taking off from runway

A massive FAA glitch grounded all US flights today A massive FAA glitch grounded all US flights today

Plane against sunset sky.

Many airplanes are unequipped for in-flight medical emergencies Many airplanes are unequipped for in-flight medical emergencies

By Vignesh Ramachandran / KHN

Southwest plane being loaded with baggage on tarmac

You can blame Southwest Airlines’ holiday catastrophe on outdated software You can blame Southwest Airlines’ holiday catastrophe on outdated software

Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark

Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark Australia’s stealthy military drone sub will be called Ghost Shark

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Two hummingbirds hovering above a pink flower

Reverse-engineered hummingbird wings could inspire new drone designs Reverse-engineered hummingbird wings could inspire new drone designs

A look at the new B-21 Raider—and the stealth bomber that preceded it

A look at the new B-21 Raider—and the stealth bomber that preceded it A look at the new B-21 Raider—and the stealth bomber that preceded it

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Drones can help keep swimmers and sharks safe at the same time

Drones can help keep swimmers and sharks safe at the same time Drones can help keep swimmers and sharks safe at the same time

By Larry Pynn / Hakai Magazine

Watch this big battery pack drop 50 feet in an aircraft safety test

Watch this big battery pack drop 50 feet in an aircraft safety test Watch this big battery pack drop 50 feet in an aircraft safety test

The Mayhem drone will aim to collect intelligence at hypersonic speeds

The Mayhem drone will aim to collect intelligence at hypersonic speeds The Mayhem drone will aim to collect intelligence at hypersonic speeds

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots

Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots Ukraine could use ‘threat emitters’ to trick Russian pilots

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army’s Black Hawk helicopter replacement is a speedy tiltrotor aircraft

The Army’s Black Hawk helicopter replacement is a speedy tiltrotor aircraft The Army’s Black Hawk helicopter replacement is a speedy tiltrotor aircraft

the B-21 raider bomber

Our first look at the Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber was just a careful teaser Our first look at the Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber was just a careful teaser

Meet a maintainer keeping the F-35 ‘flying computer’ in top shape

Meet a maintainer keeping the F-35 ‘flying computer’ in top shape Meet a maintainer keeping the F-35 ‘flying computer’ in top shape

By David Roza/Task & Purpose

The most exciting entertainment innovations of 2022

The most exciting entertainment innovations of 2022 The most exciting entertainment innovations of 2022

By Stan Horaczek, Brandt Ranj

The most awesome aerospace innovations of 2022

The most awesome aerospace innovations of 2022 The most awesome aerospace innovations of 2022

By Rahul Rao, Rob Verger

Can airplane engines run on hydrogen? A recent ground test showed good results.

Can airplane engines run on hydrogen? A recent ground test showed good results. Can airplane engines run on hydrogen? A recent ground test showed good results.

By Harry Guinness

DARPA’s flying forward with its jetpack program

DARPA’s flying forward with its jetpack program DARPA’s flying forward with its jetpack program

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army wants to modernize battlefield medicine with blood delivery by drone

The Army wants to modernize battlefield medicine with blood delivery by drone The Army wants to modernize battlefield medicine with blood delivery by drone

By Kelsey D. Atherton

This startup wants to take you on quick trips in its sleek electric aircraft, Midnight

This startup wants to take you on quick trips in its sleek electric aircraft, Midnight This startup wants to take you on quick trips in its sleek electric aircraft, Midnight

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky

By Kelsey D. Atherton

How drones are helping monitor Kyrgyzstan’s radioactive legacy

How drones are helping monitor Kyrgyzstan’s radioactive legacy How drones are helping monitor Kyrgyzstan’s radioactive legacy

By Kelsey D. Atherton

This mysterious Space Force plane has been in orbit for 900 days

This mysterious Space Force plane has been in orbit for 900 days This mysterious Space Force plane has been in orbit for 900 days

By Nicholas Slayton / Task & Purpose

A drone made out of sticks? In the UAV space, anything flies. A drone made out of sticks? In the UAV space, anything flies.

By Kelsey D. Atherton

What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser

What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser What it’s like to fire Raytheon’s powerful anti-drone laser

By Kelsey D. Atherton

It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine

It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine It’s time to stop using ‘kamikaze’ to describe the exploding drones in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

night sky stars and Milky Way above mountain background

NASA’s new investigation seeks to explain unusual phenomena in the sky NASA’s new investigation seeks to explain unusual phenomena in the sky

These military vehicles are designed to deploy drone-like missiles

These military vehicles are designed to deploy drone-like missiles These military vehicles are designed to deploy drone-like missiles

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Delta plans to offer you trips to the airport in an electric air taxi

Delta plans to offer you trips to the airport in an electric air taxi Delta plans to offer you trips to the airport in an electric air taxi

The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier just left port

The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier just left port The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier just left port

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Wisk’s next-gen air taxi aims to transport four passengers with no pilot

Wisk’s next-gen air taxi aims to transport four passengers with no pilot Wisk’s next-gen air taxi aims to transport four passengers with no pilot

The Navy’s robot pilots could one day outnumber its human ones

The Navy’s robot pilots could one day outnumber its human ones The Navy’s robot pilots could one day outnumber its human ones

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Watch Alice, a new electric commuter plane, fly for the first time

Watch Alice, a new electric commuter plane, fly for the first time Watch Alice, a new electric commuter plane, fly for the first time

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Watch this sleek electric plane ace its high-speed ground test

Watch this sleek electric plane ace its high-speed ground test Watch this sleek electric plane ace its high-speed ground test

Air Company and US Air Force's SAF test flight.

Sustainable jet fuel is taking off with commercial airlines Sustainable jet fuel is taking off with commercial airlines

By Charlotte Hu

A guide to the Gambit family of military drones and their unique jobs

A guide to the Gambit family of military drones and their unique jobs A guide to the Gambit family of military drones and their unique jobs

By Kelsey D. Atherton

What DARPA wants in a new recon and delivery drone

What DARPA wants in a new recon and delivery drone What DARPA wants in a new recon and delivery drone

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Are we ready for our Uber Eats orders to arrive via robot?

Are we ready for our Uber Eats orders to arrive via robot? Are we ready for our Uber Eats orders to arrive via robot?

A Boeing drone flying in Australia.

Ghost Bat drones could fly alongside the next generation of Air Force fighter jets Ghost Bat drones could fly alongside the next generation of Air Force fighter jets

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army’s Chinook helicopters are grounded. Here’s why.

The Army’s Chinook helicopters are grounded. Here’s why. The Army’s Chinook helicopters are grounded. Here’s why.

The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine

The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine The US is sending ‘Vampire’ weapons to hunt drones in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

How a ‘digital twin’ of an Apache helicopter could help keep these old birds flying

How a ‘digital twin’ of an Apache helicopter could help keep these old birds flying How a ‘digital twin’ of an Apache helicopter could help keep these old birds flying

Are drones the future of sustainable deliveries?

Are drones the future of sustainable deliveries? Are drones the future of sustainable deliveries?

By Carla Delgado

Unidentified aerial phenomena filmed from a US Navy jet

Congress sounds really concerned about unidentified aerial phenomenon Congress sounds really concerned about unidentified aerial phenomenon

Archival material from Popular Science's coverage of jetpack attempts

When will we finally have jetpacks? When will we finally have jetpacks?

By Bill Gourgey

After a two-month flight, the Army’s Zephyr drone fell from the sky

After a two-month flight, the Army’s Zephyr drone fell from the sky After a two-month flight, the Army’s Zephyr drone fell from the sky

Archer Aviation private air taxi in flight

United Airlines just preordered $10 million worth of private air taxis United Airlines just preordered $10 million worth of private air taxis

a drone operator

Why controlling a drone with a laser has its perks—and pitfalls Why controlling a drone with a laser has its perks—and pitfalls

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Move over, autopilot: This AI can avoid other planes

Move over, autopilot: This AI can avoid other planes Move over, autopilot: This AI can avoid other planes

US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft

US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft US special forces will soon get support from a rugged new aircraft

By Kelsey D. Atherton

With 18 rotors, the Hexa aircraft has room for just one passenger

With 18 rotors, the Hexa aircraft has room for just one passenger With 18 rotors, the Hexa aircraft has room for just one passenger

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels

The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels The US Navy floats its wishlist: 350 ships and 150 uncrewed vessels

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A solar-powered Army drone has been flying for 40 days straight

A solar-powered Army drone has been flying for 40 days straight A solar-powered Army drone has been flying for 40 days straight

The B-21 bomber won’t need a drone escort, thank you very much

The B-21 bomber won’t need a drone escort, thank you very much The B-21 bomber won’t need a drone escort, thank you very much

By Kelsey D. Atherton

In the ceramic box atop a solar tower, a chemical reaction takes place that makes jet fuel.

This solar tower makes jet fuel from sunbeams, water, and gas This solar tower makes jet fuel from sunbeams, water, and gas

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Boom’s newest supersonic airliner concept sports 4 engines and Concorde vibes

Boom’s newest supersonic airliner concept sports 4 engines and Concorde vibes Boom’s newest supersonic airliner concept sports 4 engines and Concorde vibes

Why drones are critical for Russia’s war in Ukraine Why drones are critical for Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Check out Wing’s new delivery drone prototypes

Check out Wing’s new delivery drone prototypes Check out Wing’s new delivery drone prototypes