Whisper Aero has released the first imagery of its Whisper Drone, designed for ultra-quiet surveillance. [Courtesy: Whisper Aero]
Key Takeaways:
Whisper Aero successfully completed validation testing of its new ultra-quiet, high-efficiency electric aircraft propulsion technology for the Pentagon.
The company unveiled its intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) drone, the "Whisper Drone," which is currently flying and serves as a testbed for developing larger platforms.
This technology prioritizes ultra-quiet and efficient operation to achieve longer range and enable scaled operations across various aircraft, from small surveillance drones to military and commercial transports.
The U.S. Air Force awarded Whisper Aero $1.5 million through the AFWERX program for further development of its quiet propulsor and related software, with potential integration into high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
Whisper Aero has finished validation testing of its new ultra-quiet, high efficiency, electric aircraft propulsion technology for the Pentagon.
The Tennessee-based company made the announcement Wednesday, also releasing the first imagery of its intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) drone, dubbed Whisper Drone.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
