The powers that are: with a few exceptions in the higher-flying types that are powered by adapted aviation-extraction turbo engines, almost all drones are driven by piston engines that often find their origin in recreational ultralight aviation. But even this segment is now maturing in its new role.

Armada International › Vol. 29 Nbr. 3, June 2005

Author: Biass, Eric H.

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The powers that are: with a few exceptions in the higher-flying types that are powered by adapted aviation-extraction turbo engines, almost all drones are driven by piston engines that often find their origin in recreational ultralight aviation. But even this segment is now maturing in its new role.

The exception that confirms the rule in the turbojet engine field notably comes from the two companies Microturbo (part of Snecma) and Williams whose engines...

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