Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
Tiny Astrobee Robots Demonstrate an Innovative Approach to Tackling Space Debris
23 Mar 2022, 08:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Honey, Bumble, and Queen are the cute names of three cubes that are only as big as 30 cm (11.8”), part of a robotic system developed by NASA. Although they typically perform various routine tasks in order to support astronauts on the ISS (Int...
Air Greenland to Operate What Claims to Be the Safest and Most Advanced eVTOL
23 Mar 2022, 07:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertical Aerospace is one of the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturers that doesn’t just boast a truly impressive list of pre-orders but also claims to have developed the safest and most advanced eVTOL on the market. Th...
The Royal Air Force’s Future Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Is Coming to Life in California
23 Mar 2022, 06:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Experts from both the U.S. and the UK have contributed to bringing the innovative MQ-9B, also known as the SkyGuardian, to life. Manufactured in California by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), the powerful aircraft will boast a V-tail ...
Sea-Doo’s 2022 Switch Cruise Blends an Innovative Design With Remarkable Power
23 Mar 2022, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Folks are eager for some water fun this upcoming summer, especially as the world is slowly coming off the pandemic. And what could be better than spending some quality time with one’s family and friends on board a premium, reliable pontoon th...
Suzuki Joins the Flying Car Race, Will Develop an Innovative Two-Seater in Japan
23 Mar 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Visitors at the 2021 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas had the opportunity to take a closer look at the full-scale version of a pioneering Japanese eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing). SkyDrive, the air mobility startup that i...
British Billionaire Underpaid for His Superyacht, Turned Into a Floating Adventure Park
23 Mar 2022, 02:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not that many billionaires are perceived by the general public as being genuinely kind-hearted and generous. John Caudwell is certainly one of them – he made his impressive fortune in telecommunications but is better known for his extensive c...
Eve Partners With Sustainable Electricity Provider for Future Air Taxi Operations
22 Mar 2022, 06:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developers are closer to transforming their emissions-free aircraft into regular air taxis. One of them is Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of the acclaimed Brazilian aviation company Embraer. Its latest...
This Technology Makes Luxury Yachts Running on Conventional Fuel Eco-Friendlier
22 Mar 2022, 05:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are many routes that can lead to sustainable maritime transportation. When it comes to the luxury pleasure crafts of the ultra-rich, some believe that innovative hybrid propulsion systems are the only answer for making them less harmful to th...
Spot, the Famous Robot Dog, to Use Its Skills for Firefighting Operations in New York
22 Mar 2022, 04:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It would probably be fair to say that Spot is the most famous robot dog in the world – most of us are familiar with the Boston Dynamics four-legged machine that proved to be not only “a good boy” but also a very popular one. Altho...
Rolls-Royce to Start Using Sustainable Fuel at Its Advanced Engine Testing Facilities
22 Mar 2022, 04:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As it gets ready to carry out the first run of the advanced UltraFan demonstrator engine, which will be the largest aero engine in the world, Rolls-Royce is also integrating SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) into its engine testing routine. Although ...
Swedish Billionaire’s Award-Winning Superyacht Is a Pioneering Hybrid Work of Art
22 Mar 2022, 02:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For most of us, a $1 million yacht would be considered a very expensive toy. But there are boats that require the same amount for just a week of charter services. These are the world’s top superyachts, floating mansions that are at the forefr...
RAF’s Iconic Royal Jet Retires, Making Way for the New Fleet of Sustainable VIP Jets
21 Mar 2022, 08:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last week, Dassault officially announced that one of its top business jet models, the Falcon 900LX, will become the new VIP transport jet for UK’s top government and military officials, plus the Royal Family, following a recent contract signe...
Rolls-Royce Pumps $400M in the Indianapolis Facility for Advanced Engine Testing
21 Mar 2022, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce is continuing the major modernization process of its engine test facilities across the U.S. Driven by environmental requirements, new engine technology, whether it serves aircraft, vessels, or other types of vehicles, also needs adequat...
Britain Gearing up to Introduce Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Flights by 2035
21 Mar 2022, 06:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) in the UK has recently unveiled its final hydrogen-powered aircraft concepts (regional, narrowbody, and midsize), which it had developed through a government-funded project called FlyZero. As the study concl...
DLR’s Hybrid Autonomous Concept Car Boasts a Long Range and Next-Level Comfort
21 Mar 2022, 05:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is developing a plug-in fuel cell hybrid concept called the Interurban Vehicle (IUV) that combines automated driving technology with the benefits of zero emissions. DLR is mostly known for its innovative work re...
U.S.-Based Airline Joins Forces With Airbus for Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
21 Mar 2022, 04:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Regular flights of commercial aircraft using only hydrogen might seem very far away, but big names in the aerospace industry are determined to make it happen as the best solution for cutting emissions. Airbus just reached another milestone for its ...
German Millionaire’s Military-Style Superyacht Is as Luxurious as It Is Bold
21 Mar 2022, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some superyachts remain mysterious for most of us because their ultra-rich owners choose to build them for private use only. That’s not the case for Bold, a fascinating world cruiser that combines the most luxurious amenities with a highly-fu...
Award-Winning Lady May Is a Famous Luxury Yacht With an Innovative Spirit
20 Mar 2022, 03:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some superyachts get to have a tranquil, long life under the same ownership, while others have a more troubled destiny, with different, not always positive experiences. But despite its unwanted reputation, Lady May remains a high-class vessel with ...
Smaller Than 20 Feet, This Adorable Tiny Home Reveals a Truly Ingenious Layout
19 Mar 2022, 01:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not too much to say that the newest creation of the popular Baluchon brand is a “space miracle,” proving that even the smallest space can be turned into a place that feels like home. The formidable popularity of tiny house...
This New Mini Speedboat Promises to Be as Thrilling as a Jet Ski, With Added Benefits
18 Mar 2022, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only a few months left till summer, when thrill-seeking folks will be making the most of their jet skis. But what if there was something just as exciting as a jet ski, but at the same time safer and more flexible? Meet the X-15 mini speedboat that ...