A vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft is an airplane able to take off or land vertically or on short runways. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are a subset of …

Each year, VFS organizes meetings and activities around the world that advance the state of the art of VTOL aircraft technology. Hundreds of VFS members have been recognized over our 80 …

3 days ago · Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new eVTOL, with controls inspired by the F-35 that make it easier to hover. Its first routes are planned for 2029.

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft include fixed-wing aircraft that can hover, take off and land vertically, as well as helicopters and other aircraft with powered rotors, such as tiltrotors.

VTOL airplane, any of several unconventional aircraft with rotating wing systems, such as the helicopter and autogiro. They may also have rotatable jet systems capable of vertical lift-off …

Dec 1, 2024 · VTOL, which stands for Vertical Takeoff and Landing drones, are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can lift off and land vertically. They don’t need a long runway and can …

Jul 23, 2025 · VTOL drones—short for Vertical Take-Off and Landing drones—are a fast-growing category of UAV that combine the hovering ability of multirotors with the range and efficiency …