Successful trial shows way forward on quieter drone propellers
Researchers have published a study revealing their successful approach to designing much quieter propellers.
Mar 10, 2021
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News tagged with propellant
Engineering
Under pressure, nontoxic salt-based propellant performs well
In smaller spacecraft such as CubeSat satellites, a salt-based monopropellant is showing promise. It can be used both in high-thrust chemical propulsion for fast time-sensitive maneuvers, and electric mode for slow maneuvers, ...
Aug 13, 2020
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New salt-based propellant proven compatible in dual-mode rocket engines
For dual-mode rocket engines to be successful, a propellant must function in both combustion and electric propulsion systems. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign used a salt-based propellant that ...
Sep 09, 2019
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Study tests performance of electric solid propellant
Electric solid propellants are being explored for use in dual-mode rocket engines because they aren't susceptible to ignite from a spark or flame and can be turned on and off electrically.
Sep 03, 2019
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New dual-propeller drone can fly twice as long
EPFL startup Flybotix has developed a novel drone with just two propellers and an advanced stabilization system that allow it to fly for twice as long as conventional models. That fact, together with its small size, makes ...
Jul 15, 2019
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3-D-printed propeller blade opens the way to eco-friendly shipping
To make the European maritime industry more competitive globally, innovative materials are needed to improve ships' performance and make them more environment friendly. In recent years, other industries have made a lot of ...
Apr 10, 2019
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Computer graphics researchers make drone navigation easier
Drone operators struggling to fly the multi-propeller device and take pictures simultaneously could soon have a much simpler method to steering flight.
Nov 28, 2018
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