Delivering supplies to people in war-torn regions can certainly be dangerous, as enemy forces may shoot down aircraft attempting to do so. That’s where the just-announced Silent Arrow GD-2000 cargo delivery drone is designed to come in. Developed by the US-based Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), the GD-2000 weighs in at 2,000 lb (907 kg) and is capable of carrying up […]
Four Winged Drone
Green Roofed Library
High-profile architecture firm Snøhetta has completed an impressive new library at the Temple University in Philadelphia, just in time for the new semester. The library features a striking exterior and boasts some sustainable design, including a large green roof. The Charles Library at Temple University was created in collaboration with Stantec and serves as a research library. It more than […]
Electric FUV
Today, Arcimoto starts delivering Fun Utility Vehicles to its first customers in California, Oregon and Washington. The two-person three-wheeled electric reverse trike has been 12 years in the making, but has now gone into retail production at the company’s facility in Eugene, Oregon. “The FUV represents a significant step toward a sustainable transportation future in which vehicles are fully electric […]
Outlaw Camper Features Garage
It used to seem the best way to camp with outdoor toys was to throw the toys on a carrier or trailer behind the RV or tow a combo camper/hauler. But more recently, there’s been a swarm of camper vans with integrated bike/gear garages, perfect for camping and toy hauling within the compact footprint of the van, no trailers, carriers […]
OhSnap
Imagine this. Walking down the street on a beautiful crisp fall morning. Everything seems well in the world, you reach for your pocket and before reflexes kick in … laying on the ground is a once perfect phone that has just shattered. Or right before bed, your phone slips out of your grip and smacks you straight on the nose. […]
Biodegradable T Shirt From Algae
When it comes to your typical t-shirt, most people think of cotton, or perhaps a synthetic blend. But they probably don’t think about the all-natural Vollebak tee, made from wood and algae. The Vollebak Plant and Algae T-Shirt is an example of clothing that is produced with a vision for the end of the product life cycle when the shirt […]
Self Charging Electric Car
German mobility startup Sono Motors recently unveiled the first interior renderings for the Sion, a fully electric vehicle with full-surface solar integration that will feature a strip of air-purifying moss inside. Designed for autonomous charging using solar power, the Sion will be integrated with a smart system to monitor the vehicle’s solar range and energy consumption. Series production is set […]
How Scheduling Software Is Streamlining Business
From the wheel and the calculator to the telephone and the Internet, technology has been redefining business and spurring its evolution since the dawn of humanity. Traditionalists can resist digitalization all they want, but there’s no way to subvert the lure of efficiency, especially in a world where time equals money. Scheduling software is quickly emerging as the best way […]
Pint Sized Rescue Device
Although it’s certainly a good idea for outdoor adventurers to carry emergency rescue beacons, the devices can be cumbersome, and often require a user subscription. The Hero, however, is about the size of a pepper grinder, and it costs nothing to use. Created by UK startup Infinite Media Dynamics, the Hero can reportedly be utilized anywhere in the world, without […]
Tiny Flashlight
French gear-maker Septem Studio has taken to Kickstarter with a shiny new keyring flashlight built for everyday carry. With a bright LED bulb at one end and a multi-purpose and minuscule pry bar at the other, the Hunt23 is a tiny package that promises some impressive versatility. The Hunt23 multi-tool is crafted entirely from titanium alloy and weighs just 0.24 […]