DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


NASA IS TESTING MARS HELICOPTER IN 2 WORLDS

                                                                        Source:  NASA

  • NASA is conducting dual-planet tests on its Mars helicopter.  Here are some key facts:
  • This is the first time in history that 2 planets are home to testing future aircraft designs
  • In California, NASA is testing a new motor for the next-G Mars helicopter that spins at near supersonic speeds (0.95 Mach)
  • Simultaneously, on Mars, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter is achieving new altitude and air speed records in Mars' incredibly thin atmosphere and very low gravity
  • The dual-planet tests are enhancing knowledge of how rotor-technology flies in different atmospheres.
  • The unique approach that NASA is using also lets you know how the rotor-tech flies on different planets.

SUBARU'S FLYING CAR




                                          Source:  Subaru

  • Subaru's new flying car concept is the talk of the global automotive industry.  Here are some key facts:
  • Called Air Mobility Concept
  • Electric flying car
  • 6 rotor blades surround a 2-seat cockpit
  • eVTOL - vertical take-off and landing vehicle
  • No details yet on powertrain, range and flying time
  • This concept was first introduced at the recent Japan Mobility Show, suspended above the Sport Mobility concept car
  • Engineers from Subaru's aerospace and automotive divisions are currently developing the concept
  • Subaru is the second Japanese carmaker after Honda to introduce a flying car concept
  • Interestingly Subaru started in business as an airplane maker
  • Flying cars are expected to be operational in Japan by 2026.


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