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.
“The Jeep of the Skies” Is a Game-Changer for Polar Scientific Research
1 Nov 2023, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ultra is the name of a fully autonomous heavy-duty drone built to withstand the most challenging environmental conditions. It will prove its prowess at the beginning of next year in Antarctica during a research project for the British Antarctic Sur...
The German Jet-Powered Luxury Air Taxi Is Gearing Up for the Middle East
1 Nov 2023, 01:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although we still have to wait a couple of years for the Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet, it's worth the wait. This eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) is one of the most innovative and promising offers in the emerging AAM (Advanced Air M...
Step Inside One of the Most Beautiful Japanese-Style Tiny Homes
1 Nov 2023, 00:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Traditional Japanese aesthetics and tiny living are a match made in heaven. Centered on the art of simplicity, respect for nature, and a deep sense of balance, this harmonious combination is impossible to dislike. Functionality and modern comfort f...
This $15M Floating Mansion Blends Striking Opulence With High Speed
31 Oct 2023, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It would be impossible to deny that the aptly named Bliss is one of the most stylish luxury yachts currently in operation. Just like a fabulous New York loft or a Florida mansion, it reveals unforgettable interiors of exquisite taste. And, as if it...
EHang to Start Delivering the EH216-S Air Taxi Before the End of This Year
31 Oct 2023, 03:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Chinese Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company is near the end of one its most successful years so far, and of the most important for future operations. The first customers of the EH216-S eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) are set to recei...
Prestigious 53-Year-Old Luxury Yacht in Excellent Shape Sold for Pennies
30 Oct 2023, 05:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Numerous classic luxury yachts built by the one-and-only Feadship are still in operation, but few have had such a twisted fate as the 1970 Cetacea. Despite its iconic design, prestigious career, and top-level ownership, this vintage masterpiece was...
This British Personal Electric Aircraft Is Gearing Up for Piloted Test Flights
30 Oct 2023, 03:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Skyfly is one of the few eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) worldwide that are targeting private customers. The unveiling of a state-of-the-art flight simulator marks a major milestone in anticipation of the upcoming crewed test flights...
The Groundbreaking Automated Kite System for Ships Marks a New Milestone
30 Oct 2023, 02:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Several maritime companies are harnessing the power of the wind to develop innovative ways of saving fuel and lowering emissions levels. Seawing is different from all others as the only automated kite specifically developed for cargo ships by Airse...
On Board Fashion Mogul Luciano Benetton’s $17M Former Explorer
27 Oct 2023, 03:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Don't mistake Tribu for just another "old” explorer superyacht. Even though it was built more than 15 years ago, this custom billionaire's toy is a pioneer among its peers and a stunning example of the finest Italian craftsmans...
Bold Spanish Brand Brings Fresh Perspective on Electric Air Mobility
27 Oct 2023, 01:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Say goodbye to Umiles Next and hello to Crisalion Mobility. The Spanish electric mobility company has changed its name and expanded its executive team, in addition to securing investments from two major groups in Spain. All of this will pave the wa...
This $500K Limited-Edition Flying Car Will Finally Get to Its First Customers in 2024
27 Oct 2023, 00:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's been a very long journey, but it looks like the highly-anticipated Pal-V flying car will be finally making its way to customers starting next year. Currently nearing the point when it will finally obtain air travel certification for its h...
Stunning Tiny Reveals an Ultra-Fresh and Colorful Interior With an Impressive Layout
26 Oct 2023, 23:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget tiny homes that look dated, too rustic, or too cold – this truly stunning build is contemporary in every way and perfect for urban dwellers working from home. Step inside a wonderfully vivid world with a quirky layout and be dazzled by...
New Fuel Cell Solution Developed for Clean Electric Charging at Airports
26 Oct 2023, 07:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Universal Hydrogen and JBT AeroTech have joined forces to come up with an efficient solution for clean, sustainable electric charging at airports. The new H2AmpCart will use the power of hydrogen fuel cells to power the ground support equipment (GS...
The Road to Commercial Services Is Hard and Slow When It Comes to Fully Electric Air Taxis
26 Oct 2023, 06:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The road to commercial services is hard and slow when it comes to fully electric air taxis. The eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) developers that have embarked on this strenuous journey have to face many challenges, but milestones such ...
A Lovely Balcony Turns This Sophisticated Tiny Into the Perfect Home on Wheels
26 Oct 2023, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step inside what might actually be everybody's ideal home on wheels. This fresh model coming from Europe has something for everyone, starting with generous accommodation and ending with an adorable built-in balcony. Mobi Individual Teak is ...
Pioneering Explorer Dardanella Made One of the Top Discoveries of the 2010s
25 Oct 2023, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few of today’s giant, ultra-luxurious private explorers have traveled as far and as extensively as this apparently modest ship built in the '90s. Even fewer have played a truly pioneering role in bio-maritime conservation while also offe...
Californian eVTOL Maker 'Overair' Inks Deal With the Korean Police
25 Oct 2023, 02:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / California is home to several eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) developers, but one of them seems to have a particular affinity for South Korea. After recently announcing a partnership that will bring the Butterfly air taxi to Jeju Isla...
This Futuristic Green Catamaran Was Designed for Complex Rescue Missions
25 Oct 2023, 01:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While superyacht owners are being criticized for spending hundreds of millions on polluting floating mansions, non-profit organizations, and designers are looking for support in bringing an innovative search-and-rescue (SAR), zero-emission vessel t...
Innovative Tiny Sports the Perfect Layout With Two Enclosed Loft Bedrooms
25 Oct 2023, 00:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most exciting novelties in tiny house design comes from the Mobi House brand in the form of a fresh series called the Unique Forever Line. Mobi 09 Tangerine is part of this new series and showcases what many could consider the perfect la...
Russian Billionaire’s Former Palatial 230-Footer Sold in Secretive Deal
24 Oct 2023, 09:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When last year's international sanctions targeted, among other things, the superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs, the world got a glimpse into this incredibly luxurious world. Still, that was just a drop in the ocean. Most of these opulent ve...