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.
This Stunning Navy Ship-Turned-Superyacht Doubled Its Worth in Three Years
12 Oct 2023, 04:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Omnia was one of this year's nominees for Best Refit at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards, and it's easy to see why. This gorgeous pleasure craft with world cruising capabilities, stunning interiors, and high-end amenities was once ...
This Is Where Archer Is Building the World’s Biggest eVTOL Factory by Volume
12 Oct 2023, 02:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It took a while for this moment to come, but now it's here – the world's first dedicated eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) factory is coming to life and gearing up for large-scale production. Archer Aviation already k...
Watch The World’s Favorite Personal eVTOL Nail Its First US Flight
12 Oct 2023, 01:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Jetson One is conquering America for real. After winning the hearts of hundreds of customers who pre-ordered their very own personal electric aircraft, Jetson reached a historic milestone in the US. One of its co-founders, Tomasz Patan, piloted...
Step Inside One of the Most Beautiful Single-Level Tiny Homes Ever Built
12 Oct 2023, 00:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This ultra-modern home on wheels doesn't just flaunt an eye-catching all-black exterior. Once inside, you'll discover an unexpectedly luxurious layout that redefines tiny living. A welcoming living room, an elegant kitchen, and one of the...
Airbus to Introduce Game-Changing Pilot Controls for Electric Air Taxis
11 Oct 2023, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Future eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) are praised primarily for their ability to lower emission levels, but they can also spearhead revolutionary aircraft design and flight technology. Airbus is currently testing a new type of fligh...
Regional Electric Airplane Made in Sweden Receives Backing From World's Oldest Airline
11 Oct 2023, 03:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Heart Aerospace is one of the most promising players in the emerging green commercial aviation sector. The Swedish company is working on an all-electric alternative to regional airliners that was impressive enough to secure hundreds of pre-orders f...
Four-Person Tiny Home Blends Sustainability With a Wonderful Layout
11 Oct 2023, 02:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rochette is an ideal family home in more ways than one. It was meant to be as healthy for those living in it as it is for the environment without compromising functionality and comfort. It could be described as an off-grid haven on wheels. At the s...
This Iconic Classic Was Custom Built for One of America’s Automotive Legends
10 Oct 2023, 05:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Santa Maria may be worth "just" a little over $6 million today, but at the time of its launch, it was the most expensive luxury yacht in the world. That was more than half a century ago when the now-iconic Feadship was delivered to its pr...
French Hybrid e-Plane Cassio to Participate in a Dutch Project for Regional Air Mobility
10 Oct 2023, 03:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "Power Up" is the name of a new European project aimed at promoting electric regional air mobility on the continent. The French aviation company VoltAero is one of the key participants, and its Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft is set to co...
Automotive Designer Breaks the Norm With a Spectacular Personal eVTOL Concept
10 Oct 2023, 02:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet the Acro eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing), a stunning electric flying vehicle that takes personal flight to the next level. This unique concept combines an innovative propulsion system with an AI-assisted aerobatic mode for the ul...
Ultra-Stylish 36-Foot Tiny With Two Loft Bedrooms Reveals a One-of-a-Kind Layout
10 Oct 2023, 02:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On the outside, Olivia looks like any other tiny house in its size category. Still, it does the impossible – although it sticks to the conventional eight feet (2.4 meters) width, this home-on-wheels squeezes an incredible amount of functional...
This $32 Million American Beauty Displays a Fresh Take on Contemporary Luxury
9 Oct 2023, 04:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even an award-winning high-class superyacht has room for improvement. At least, that's what the current owners of this magnificent 2016 Christensen believed. They took this luxury pleasure craft to the next level, so much so that it's now...
Pilot Delivery Project in Germany Brings Together Drones and e-Cargo Bikes
9 Oct 2023, 02:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / LieferMichel is the name of the first drone delivery service for groceries in Germany, which recently kicked off in Michelstadt, Hesse. Wingcopter drones and locally-made electric cargo bikes will work together to test this alternative, eco-friendl...
The Austrian CruiseUp Might Be the Coolest Private Air Car Concept
9 Oct 2023, 02:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It would be an understatement to say that the CruiseUp air car looks like it belongs in a Sci-Fi movie. The combination of a bold design with a game-changing propulsion system turns this unique machine into a winning concept. The emerging AAM (...
Innovative and Sustainable Tiny House Reveals a Remarkably Elegant Interior
9 Oct 2023, 00:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few tiny home interiors feel as balanced and sophisticated as Jawa's, one of the best designs created by Ben Garratt. With its masterful blend of sustainable, eco-friendly construction and luxurious amenities, the beautiful Jawa is what tiny l...
A Dreamy Living Room and Cozy Loft Turn This Custom Tiny Into a Real Show-Stopper
6 Oct 2023, 06:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The same basic tiny house floorplan can have surprisingly different results. It's all about interior design and creative customization. One of the most popular models in the Sunshine Tiny Homes range, the Coastal Escape, was given a sophistica...
Game-Changing All-Electric Seaglider Gearing Up for First Crewed Flight Next Year
6 Oct 2023, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some might argue that this all-electric seaglider is even more exciting than all the various innovations related to green flight because it blends pioneering technologies from both aviation and maritime design. The Rhode Island-based Regent is read...
Will.i.am to Become One of the First Pilots of the eVTOL Phenomenon Jetson One
6 Oct 2023, 03:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Things couldn't be looking better for the personal electric aerial vehicle claiming to be "the most popular eVTOL on the Internet today." It secured a record number of pre-orders, it attracted angel investors that will continue to pr...
Onboard an Iconic All-American Superyacht That Stood the Test of Time
5 Oct 2023, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's no need to choose between heritage and contemporary comfort thanks to luxury yachts like the Silver Seas. This classic American vessel blends the rare value of being the largest open flybridge Burger on the market today with the stunni...
The Famous Swiss eVTOL Aero2 Is Getting Smart Battery Packs
5 Oct 2023, 02:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aero2 is the autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) that comes from Switzerland, but that has already secured customers around the world. After years of developing and testing prototypes, Dufour Aerospace is closer to finall...