Hybrid Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL)/Fixed Wing UAS (Navy)
Abstract
Most UAVs in the Navy inventory are large fixed-wing types which require a significant amount of runway and remote crew coordination for take-off or smaller quadcopters which lack the endurance and/or payload capacity of larger UAVs. This project will comparatively test off-the-shelf hybrid UAS equipped with rotary engines capable of vertical takeoff and landing and fixed wing flight for increased endurance and range. An analysis of alternatives was accomplished in 3Q FY 2018. Contract preparation for test article procurement was initiated in 4Q FY 2018. This project continues in FY 2019 with FY 2019 funds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- b53af28ac7db9ed56752ba58202d6074