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Flight Vehicle Concepts
In the years to come we will see all types of flying machines. As older, well tested, flight platforms continue to perform admirably, new next generation systems will emerge to compete.
Some of the most promising platforms are based around Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems. These new systems have the ultimate advantage of boasting few moving parts. For instance, in comparison to a standard helicopter, which is said to have thousands of moving parts, an 8 rotor electric VTOL aircraft starts with just 8 to attain flight.
This benefit alone puts electric vertical take-off and landing (e-VTOL) rotor craft in a class all by themselves. As battery technology improves so will flight times. Lighter batteries with increased capacity will allow e-VTOL aircraft to transit our skies with ease and safety.
e-vtol aerocycle - "dragonfly"
The AeroCycle Dragonfly is a VTOL personal quadcopter designed to carry a single passenger for recreational or traditional transport. It utilizes an all-electric Vertical and Take-Off and Landing propulsion platform with an intuitive flight control system which mimics the natural controls of riding a motorcycle or similar vehicle. Equipped with double-ducted, tilt capable nacelles, ballistic parachute for emergencies and several modes of operation, the Dragonfly can satisfy the need for speed and the thrill of flying.
e-vtol personal transporter - "boomerang"
The Boomerang e-VTOL personal transporter is just one of the next generation of VTOL aircraft poised to take over the skies. With room for one plus a carry-on bag, it is ideal for day to day commuting with fully autonomous flight control or manual over-ride for those that want to literally take the wheel and fly. Equipped with a ballistic parachute for emergencies, the Boomerang is full of redundant flight systems and endless possibilities.
E-VTOL AMBULATORY MEDEVAC - "beatle"
The e-VTOL Ambulatory Medevac flight system is designed for high-risk, high-reward personnel retrieval. While no one wants to be in a position to be rescued by an autonomous flight system, the Medevac VTOL is prepared to do exactly that. With room for one passenger to be loaded by local onsite personnel, the evacuee is secured in a ballistic gurney and attached to the flight system. Once loaded, the Medevac Beatle can be programmed or flown via remote operator in order to safely and quickly recover personnel from danger and deliver them to waiting doctors.
