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Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft are unique in their ability to fly in any direction, including being able to fly vertically and hover over land. However, to safely navigate and steer these vehicles, it is crucial to have control over the direction of flight. As helicopters are the most common example of rotary-wing aircraft, this blog will explore the mechanisms and controls used to manage the direction of flight for such vessels.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are a quickly advancing technology, finding use in applications ranging from hobbyist projects to military operations. While many consumers are familiar with the small drones that may be purchased from a retail store for private use, drones can widely vary in their size and construction to accommodate a number of needs. Rotary-wing UAVs are quite popular, and they come in types like monocopters, single-rotor UAVs, twin-rotor UAVS, and multi-rotor UAVs. In this blog, we will discuss each rotary wing subcategory in brief detail, allowing you to be more familiar with the common options on the market.

To successfully power a turbine engine and produce flight, an aircraft needs a combustion engine to mix air and fuel, as well as ignite it. From their inception, combustion chambers have been an evolving technology. Through the history of aviation, three main types of combustion chambers have been prominently used, including the can, cannular, and annular combustors. In this blog, we will give a short overview of how these combustors work to produce energy for an aircraft.