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That makes sense. Are there any drones that combine that approach, i.e. like a V-22 Osprey? It seems like the 'modes' could be combined, weight willing..
by daviding 12y ago
That makes sense. Are there any drones that combine that approach, i.e. like a V-22 Osprey? It seems like the 'modes' could be combined, weight willing..
- baddox 12y agoThere are plenty of custom-built VTOL models. Most are for fun (as is the case for the entire RC hobby), but I'm sure practical commercial ones could be built if there was really a market for them. Of course, small RC planes can have such ridiculous power to weight ratios and flight envelopes that the distances required for takeoff and landing can be very small. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d9Eg2s54PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d9Eg2s54PM (from this extensive build log: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1816216 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1816216) A production example: http://www.birdseyeview.aero/ http://www.birdseyeview.aero/ One demonstrating autonomous flight with a 3D Robotics flight controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEL1gQpDO28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEL1gQpDO28