UAV pioneer unveils new design for long-endurance VTOL aircraft

 

 

 

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/03/01/338809/uav-pioneer-unveils-new-design-for-long-endurance-vtol-aircraft.html

 

The 19kg (42lb) Flexrotor is designed to challenge the ScanEagle for the commercial and military surveillance markets, says McGeer, president of Washington-based start-up Aerovel. McGeer's goal is to dramatically reduce the cost of long-endurance aircraft, which he believes remains uncompetitive with even short-range manned aircraft for the same missions.