Thor (UAV)

THOR (Test of Hi-tech Objectives in Reality) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) created by European airspace major Airbus partially through the process of 3D printing. It is the world's first 3D printed aircraft. Presented for the first time at the 2016 Berlin Air Show, except the electrical engine parts, the drone-like model is entirely made by 3D printing from a substance called polyamide.

According to the manufacturer, Thor is an acronym for 'Test of High-tech Objectives in Reality.' Although still in beta phase, aircraft like Thor are intended to make flights more economical and safer.

According to AFP, Thor had its maiden flight in November 2015 near Hamburg where it passed most of the tests.