Important Innovations Collection

   D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane SAMSON SKY SWITCHBLADE - FLYING VEHICLE OF THE FUTURE                                                   Source:  Samson Sky Switchblade is paving the way for cars in the air. It's a real plane and a real car combination, that has successfully flown and is street legal. Here's what we know: Has 3 wheels and folding wings Wings and tail can extend in 3 minutes for flying It's road legal and can drive to the airport and then transition to flight One version can fly through clouds with zero visibility Has FAA airworthiness approval Just completed its 1st successful test flight For 14 years, it's been through design and rigorous testing and is heading to market It's in huge demand with the 2-seat vers...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane SELF-FLYING VEHICLE BEING TESTED IN EUROPE                                                           Source:  Arc Aero UK-based ARC Aero Systems has created a unique eVTOL that flies autonomously.  It is Europe's largest flying taxi and is currently being tested in Scotland.  Here are some facts: Called Arc C-600 Autonomous, all electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft Europe's largest eVTOL Being test flown in Scotland by independent groups Has fixed wings with wingspan of 8-feet Combines conventional wings with multirotor propulsion Blends key elements of a helicopter and small plane Can be piloted remotely or autonomously Potential speeds up to 250 mph Conta...