The huge success of the Mars helicopter Ingenuity has proven it’s possible to explore other planets from the air, and researchers are working on a variety of flying craft concepts for future planetary ...

Eight active spacecraft, including three operated by NASA, orbit Mars, gathering imagery of the planet's surface at a resolution of about 1 foot per pixel. Three rovers traverse the ground, mapping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. NASA’s little Ingenuity Mars Helicopter drone on Mars has ...

Whisper Ultralight is an Aeriane Swift3, foot-launched glider modified with quiet electric ducted fans. Credit: Whisper Aero Whisper Aero has received funding to help modify a glider to flight test ...

H-4 gen H-4, personal single-seat helicopter. This aerial vehicle consists of only a seat and a chassis. Its main difference from conventional helicopters is that it has got 2 main coaxial rotors that ...

The article promotes glider flying as a rewarding activity, suggesting introductory flights or attending soaring events to overcome apprehension. It lists several upcoming glider events across the US: ...