AeroVironment unveils the Shrike Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aircraft System

AeroVironment unveils the Shrike Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aircraft System: "California-based aerospace company AeroVironment has developed some fascinating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) over the years, including the High Altitude Long Endurance Global Observer, a hummingbird-like nano air vehicle, and the hand-launched Wasp III reconnaissance platform. In 2008, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded the company US$4.6 million in funding to develop a "perch-and-stare" aircraft, for use in military surveillance."

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Matternet would use UAVs to deliver supplies to remote villages

Matternet would use UAVs to deliver supplies to remote villages: "Across Africa, along with other parts of the world, there are many villages that are inaccessible by road for at least part of the year. The only reasonably fast way of getting medicine and other essential goods to these locations is to fly them in by conventional aircraft. "

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2012 Bentley Continental Convertible - the beautiful bruiser

2012 Bentley Continental Convertible - the beautiful bruiser: "When VW bought the Bentley name in 1998 it made the very sensible decision to retain the metal-bashing, veneer-slicing and leather-stitching craftspeople at the Crewe factory."

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Extraordinarily close call for Gizmag's Loz Blain

Extraordinarily close call for Gizmag's Loz Blain: "So here's the story. I was out test riding the BMW S1000RR for the latest in our video motorcycle review series. I had a pillion on the back, Karen, taking her first ride on a sportsbike."

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