New Type of Flying Vehicle in Development

An artist's version of the new flying ship, Aeroscraft, from California company Aeros Corporation that is being built outside of Los Angeles with funding from the US Defense Department
An artist's version of the new flying ship, Aeroscraft, from California company Aeros Corporation that is being built outside of Los Angeles with funding from the US Defense Department

A California company is developing a new type of airship for transporting cargo and, possibly, passengers. It is not an airplane and not a blimp, but has elements of both. The vehicle uses new technology and has commercial and military applications.