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Are there any drones that marry quadcopter with fixed wing so the drone can switch modes? i.e. fixed wing for distance and speed and switch to quadcopter mode f
by malandrew 11y ago
Are there any drones that marry quadcopter with fixed wing so the drone can switch modes? i.e. fixed wing for distance and speed and switch to quadcopter mode for maneuverability and staying in a fixed location.
- bri3d 11y agoGoogle Project Wing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTNvWcx9Oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTNvWcx9Oo Transition Robotics Quadshot: http://transition-robotics.com/ http://transition-robotics.com/
- Animats 11y agoYes.[1] The HQ drone takes off as a quadrotor on electric power, then transitions to gasoline-powered airplane mode. The quadrotors stop parallel to the fuselage, for minimum drag. Once airborne, it can stay up for 5-15 hours. This is most useful when you want to launch from a truck or boat and go searching for something. [1] https://latitudeengineering.com/ https://latitudeengineering.com/