The Week In Technology, Aug. 25-29, 2025

Chaparral eVTOL in flight

Having achieved transition to wingborne flight, Elroy aims to start extending the Chaparral’s range envelope.

Credit: Elroy Air
Elroy Transitions Uncrewed Cargo eVTOL U.S. startup Elroy Air has transitioned its hybrid-electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing Chaparral between vertical and horizontal flight, a key milestone in development of the uncrewed cargo aircraft. Three transition flights have occurred since July 31...
Graham Warwick

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