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PteroDynamics signs a cargo VTOL drone contract with the U.S. Navy

PteroDynamics is an aircraft design and manufacturing company that develops innovative vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The company announced that it has signed a contract with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to deliver 3 VTOL prototypes for Blue Water Maritime. Machine System (BWUAS) plan.

In 2018, the Military Maritime Command and Fleet Command determined that the U.S. Navy needs to develop a capability to automatically deliver cargo to ships at sea through an unmanned aerial system (UAS). Their analysis found that 90% of critical maintenance cargo carried over the sea by helicopters and V-22 aircraft weighed less than 50 pounds. VTOL UAS can meet this critical need and enable manned aircraft to perform other higher priority tasks.

"We are honored to be selected to participate in this important project," said PteroDynamics CEO Matthew Graczyk. "This contract is the beginning of an important partnership, and we look forward to delivering prototypes to NAWCAD."

"This is an exciting milestone for our unique VTOL aircraft," added Dr. Val Petrov, founder and CTO of PteroDynamics. "Our design is ideal for operations on ships that challenge other VTOL aircraft during takeoff and landing in windy conditions and tight spaces."

Bill Macchione, Blue Water's project leader, said: "The use of unmanned, autonomous aircraft to transport these critical payloads is an important capability of the Navy." "PteroDynamics' innovative design offers great potential for military and civilian missions.

FD-150 cargo VTOL drone payload 150KG

FlyDragon FD-150 delivery drone was launched by Flydragon UAV company's in 2021, it's use turboshaft engine, can payload 150kg, flight time is 3 hours, this drone can used for delivery, surveillance, rescue, etc.

Specifications

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Model: FD-150
Size: 3500mm * 1800mm * 1500mm

Payload: 150KG

Max takeoff weight:500KG

Flight time: 180 minutes
Engine: Turboshaft engine
Function: delivery, surveillance, rescue
Standard control distance: 50km
Maximum control distance: 200Km

Cruising speed: 80-100km / h

Fly height:4500m

Anti-wind: 7