NASA gives $3 million to University of Arizona Scientists to test Mars Exploration Drones in Iceland.

Image ©Christopher Hamilton / University of Arizona SOURCE Uni-Arizona : A team of scientists led by Christopher Hamilton of the University of Arizona is gearing up to send drones on exploration missions across a vast lava field in Iceland to test a … Continue reading NASA gives $3 million to University of Arizona Scientists to test Mars Exploration Drones in Iceland.

Oklahoma State University won $5.2 million award from NASA to study low-level wind and turbulence on drones.

NASA awarded a team of Oklahoma State University researchers $5.2 million over the next four years to study low-level wind and turbulence forecasting. The research aims to improve the safe operation of drones in both urban and rural environments, particularly … Continue reading Oklahoma State University won $5.2 million award from NASA to study low-level wind and turbulence on drones.

NASA Develops Unique Materials for the Next Generation of Aircraft.

This Jetoptera J-55 Unmanned Aerial System uses parts created with NASA Glenn’s silicon carbide materials. Images and quotes courtesy NASA/Jetoptera As NASA looks to the future of flight, the agency is investing in technologies aimed at changing the aviation industry as … Continue reading NASA Develops Unique Materials for the Next Generation of Aircraft.