Special Reports

Capt. Matthew Friedell, U.S. Marine Corps, describes how additive manufacturing is making the military more efficient as well as saving lives by reducing the need for supply convoys in combat zones.

Industry experts provide a brief history of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and describe why it is becoming so critical to the industry.

The primary factor in defining a drone is safety, both of the vehicle itself and for the human inspectors who are removed from high-risk environments.

While UAVs have made quantum leaps forward in the areas of safety and efficiency, there are still challenges to be overcome.

As with any rapidly growing field, standards will play a role in the future of the industry, leading to increased security and safety, as well more efficient inspections.

As solar power grows as a percentage of energy produced in the U.S., the issue of intermittency has emerged as a hurdle to integration. To overcome this hurdle, solar energy must be stored for more efficient use.