It may be hard to believe, but self-flying military helicopters already exist and are undergoing real-world testing. We're not talking about theoretical concepts or something exciting happening in the ...
In 2019, a modified BO-105 helicopter with Red Bull branding — of course — flew over New York City. It performed barrel rolls, flips, and nosedives against the Statue of Liberty's backdrop. An average ...
Spanish armed forces have successfully tested integrating small drones with manned rotorcraft, including navy H135s paired ...
Back before Blade Runner captured our imaginations, sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury envisioned small personal helicopters that people would use to commute around the cities of the future. Well, the Janus-1 ...
Helicopters stand among the many reasons why aviation is as important as it is today. These aircraft occupy various niches worldwide, ranging from extensive military applications, such as helicopters ...
The Pave Hawk is a modified Black Hawk helicopter owned and operated by the United States Air Force. It's meant for combat search and rescue. It usually has a crew of 4: pilot, co-pilot, and 2 Special ...
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How Were Modern Helicopters Invented?

The idea of the helicopter dates back to the Renaissance—but the contraptions could not be built until the development of modern aerospace engineering during the interwar period.
The Helicopter Conservancy is located in New Richmond. Its mission is to preserve aircraft, put helicopters in historic perspective. The nonprofit group also collects and preserves stories of the ...