Aerospace company FusionFlight has launched the latest version of the JetQuad, a VTOL drone that is equipped with a quadrant of jet engines that give it a degree of power rarely ever seen in conventional quadcopters.
The 'AB6 JetQuad' comes equipped with a 20-liter tank which is capable of providing up to 15 minutes of flight at top speed whilst carrying a payload of 18 kilograms, which means it can traverse even greater distances whilst carrying lighter loads of weight. What makes this all the more impressive is the fact that this VTOL drone will be able to attain a top speed of just over 400 km/h even before any aerodynamic or engine upgrades.
Set to be priced at $100,000, this powerful VTOL drone is clearly targeted towards industry and government applications.
Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones
This Quadcopter Can Attain a Top Speed Of Over 400 Km/h
Trend Themes
1. Powerful In-flight Drones - A trend towards developing drones with increased power and speed that have the potential to transform industries that require aerial surveillance or transportation of goods.
2. Jet Engine Integration in Drones - A trend towards equipping drones with jet engines to enable faster speeds, greater payload capacity and increased range, providing opportunities for businesses operating in logistics, defense and security industries.
3. VTOL Technology Improvements - The development and enhancement of VTOL technology has the potential to transform a range of industries, including agriculture and surveillance, by providing faster, more efficient and more versatile drone solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics and Cargo Delivery - The use of jet-propelled VTOL drones in logistics and cargo services offer disruptive innovation opportunities for faster, cheaper and more reliable delivery services.
2. Defense and Security - Jet-propelled VTOL drones can offer key benefits in military surveillance and in border security, which opens disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the defense and security sectors.
3. Agriculture - The use of advanced VTOL drones provides innovation opportunities for precision agriculture, where drones can be deployed for crop monitoring, crop spraying, and other farming tasks.