Wingcopter drone courier delivers three parcels at a time

The manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles presented today a new generation model, Wingcopter 198. This

all electric droneThe vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle is capable of delivering three packages to multiple locations during a single flight. This will reduce the cost of one delivery.

The delivery drone is built on the basis of a patentedWingcopter tilting rotor technology. It is she who allows him to rise vertically, like a helicopter, and then quietly and smoothly switch to horizontal flight. The dimensions of the device are 65x198x152 cm, and the weight is 20 kg.

The electric motor allows the drone to developspeed up to 150 km / h. Under ideal conditions, with a maximum payload of 5 kg, the delivery drone will fly 75 km or remain airborne for 40 minutes on a single charge. In addition, its tilting rotors automatically respond to gusts of wind.

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Three packages of 22x40x19 cm can betransport at the same time. Each one is attached to its own winch. The parcel can be slowly lowered right during the flight (if the drone is hovering in the air). Also, the drone is able to land for delivery to the ground.

The system developed by the startup is fully automated: the drone courier itself flies around obstacles and drops parcels upon arrival at the destination.

The drone uses a combination of on-board sensors and special AI-based obstacle avoidance software.

Wingcopter said that onethe operator can control 10 drones at the same time. At the same time, the ground station is equipped with special equipment, including a 32-inch 4K display. The main communication channel with the operator is via LTE / 5G, which is supported by Iridium satellite technology. The software and interface are designed for fully autonomous flights and out-of-line-of-sight deliveries.

The company is now seeking a license fromFederal Aviation Administration of the United States of America to perform commercial cargo transportation in the country. Wingcopter also intends to conduct a new round of funding in the near future. Using the raised funds, it is planned to hire specialists with experience in the field of artificial intelligence, piloting and production.

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