VTOL Drone
Prototype Vertical Take-Off and Landing capable drone.
Project details
Overview
Design and production of a VTOL drone that switches between quadcopter and fixed-wing modes. Take-off and landing are handled vertically to broaden their location possibilities, once airborne it transitions to plane mode for a more efficient cruise, higher speeds and extended range. The first test flight is scheduled for december 2025.
Key features / highlights
- 3m Wingspan
- 500g Payload
- 4.1kg total weight
Tech & tools
- PTC Creo
- 3D Printing
- Carbon fiber
- Pixhawk
- Composite Design
My role
Over the course of two years, I contributed to the design and development of the tail, nacelles, fuselage, assembly tools and much more for the VTOL drone.