Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) is a subset of V/STOL. This classification can include a variety of types of aircraft as well as thrust-vectoring fixed-wing aircraft and other hybrid …

Founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society (AHS), the Vertical Flight Society is the world's oldest and largest technical society dedicated to advancing vertical flight technology.

Jun 11, 2024 · The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is a multi-role tiltrotor aircraft capable of both the VTOL and Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) operations. The aircraft was designed to …

Vertical Take-Off and Landing Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft include fixed-wing aircraft that can hover, take off and land vertically, as well as helicopters and other aircraft with …

VTOL airplane, any of several unconventional aircraft with rotating wing systems, such as the helicopter and autogiro. They may also have rotatable jet systems capable of vertical lift-off …

Dec 1, 2024 · VTOL drones: versatile UAVs for vertical takeoff, long flights, and uses in agriculture, mapping, and delivery. Discover their benefits and top models.

Jul 23, 2025 · Learn everything you need to know about VTOL drones—how they work, the best models in 2025, key use cases, and more.

Oct 13, 2025 · VTOL drones bridge this gap by incorporating design elements from both types. For example, a VTOL fixed-wing drone might use a multi-rotor system for takeoff and landing, …

Mar 11, 2025 · Sikorsky announced it has flown the prototype of its unique VTOL (Vertical Take-Off Landing) UAS (Uncrewed Aerial System) based on the Rotor Blown Wing technology.

This is a list of fixed-wing aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing arranged under manufacturer. The list excludes helicopters, including compound helicopters and gyrocopters, …