Brian L. HinmanAutorotation for Electric Rotorcraft: The RecipeI’ve written a couple of articles about the importance of adapting autorotation technology to the modern era of electric rotorcraft. In…7 min read·Apr 24, 2023----
Brian L. HinmanThe Quad-Copter Optimized for Forward FlightI’ve been in love with quad-copters for many years. A little-known fact is that the quad-copter predated the single-rotor helicopter…7 min read·Mar 6, 2023----
Brian L. HinmanDrones Falling from the SkyAnticipating a future when drones will be buzzing overhead, performing autonomous tasks like food deliveries to construction sites, the FAA…4 min read·Jan 25, 2023----
Brian L. HinmaneCTOLs: Five Reasons to be ExcitedElectrification and automation are revolutionizing ground transportation, and we have every reason to expect the same to occur in air…7 min read·May 19, 2021----
Brian L. HinmaneVTOLs and Autorotation: Designing for Maximum SafetyAutorotation isn’t a subject much discussed in the modern era of electric VTOL design. Shortly after the unveiling of the Bell Nexus…6 min read·Sep 11, 2019--1--1
Brian L. HinmanBetter Together: Electric Aircraft Charge Connector StandardizationWe are currently witnessing the transition to electric and autonomous technologies, revolutionizing all forms of mobility. The impact of…7 min read·Jul 9, 2019----
Brian L. HinmanHang in There: Why Hovering Matters in eVTOL DesignJune 25, 20197 min read·Jun 25, 2019----
Brian L. HinmaneVTOLs Are Ten Years Ahead of Autonomous AircraftMay 9, 20193 min read·May 10, 2019----