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.

"Will lay the foundation for deploying a complete set of equipment." Chinese researchers build massive kite with incredible ...

People revel in the magic and joy of flying kites at Color the Wind kite festival in Clear Lake. Tens of thousands of people revel in the magic and joy of flying kites at the beloved Color the Wind ...

Wind power could work almost anywhere if people turned to high-flying kites rather than relying on just wind turbines. The latest startup to run with that idea wants to harness high-altitude winds ...

Kites are no longer just toys, but pioneering tools to exploit the untapped potential of wind energy. Lightweight, mobile, and ideal for remote or off-grid areas, they require up to 90% less material ...

China has quietly turned a childhood toy into a piece of heavy infrastructure, unveiling a giant power-generating kite that ...

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 ...

One company’s self-flying energy kite may be the answer to increasing wind power around the world. California-based Makani – which is owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet – is using power from ...

High winds ripped through Ventura County on Thursday, keeping many people behind closed doors while sending hard-core kite fliers and kite surfers flocking to largely empty beaches. “Big air, man!” 19 ...

The footage shows six men, including Manoharan, trying to keep the massive kite grounded when the wind picks up. YouTube Terrifying video captures the moment a man at a kite flying competition is ...

I learned a valuable lesson this afternoon. Don't fly a kite in 50 mph winds. I broke the crap out of my kite. The wind around DC has been awesome today, solid 40 mph winds, with gusts at 50 mph. So I ...