The wind industry is best known for propeller-based turbines. But some inventors believe kites and balloons can capture wind power as well. Images: 'Flying' wind generators Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize the world of high-performance kites, Florida International University (FIU) is proud to announce the launch of its latest research endeavor: the FIU Wall of ...

WAIMEA — Two miles east of West Hawaii Concrete, Kate Stirr walked out in the deep brush Tuesday afternoon to get a better look at the hover kite. The tail was just above the ground as its rotors were ...

On a recent day in August in a field near Munich, Germany, a group of engineers launched a kite-like electric plane into the air and watched for the first time as it flew in figure eights in the sky.

In the future, kites the size of bald eagles may fly over Oregon farms to generate electricity. A Beaverton startup is hoping to replace farm-based wind turbines with smaller, quieter kites to ...