Scitor-P UAV Flies With Engine That Generates Thrust Without Rotating Parts

US-based Wave Engine Corporation has debuted the Scitor-P unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), showcasing its wave engine propulsion as a cost-cutting alternative to traditional jet systems.

The debut took place at the Department of Defense’s Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 25-2 exercise, one of the Pentagon’s top venues for demonstrating emerging capabilities.

The Scitor-P — short for “Production” — is the third and latest iteration of the Scitor UAV series and features a top-mounted J-1 wave engine designed for simplicity, modularity, and affordability.

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