Saturday, May 30, 2009

Innovative hybrid helicopter from Falx Air


You will be impressed by the way this revolutionary hybrid coaxial helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle is designed. Unveiled by Falx Air, this electric helicopter shares the same eco experience its counterparts do. Being an eco-friendly helicopter, this aircraft appears to be blowing our minds by its curved outstanding design. Falx Air’s helicopter will be powered by an electric hybrid engine. 

This unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to be a light cargo aircraft lifting up to 70 kilograms while can be additionally used for long term surveillance. Its UAV platform is based on the state of the art quick battery charging systems being conceived in the USA. This environmentally friendly hybrid helicopter features an airframe made from composite materials as well as an easily removable and replaceable pod. 

If there is a necessity to extend the aircraft rod, there may be installed some weapons or other important features. What makes this unmanned aerial vehicle stand out in a crowd is that it is capable to produce its own power. This is possible by means of a rotary engine operating to drive its magnet generator. Its hybrid generating system is reported to weigh less than 25 kilograms with less than 10 liters of fuel needed per hour. 

There has been bench testing on what to do in case of the engine malfunctions and the solution was using a set of batteries which has enough emergency storage capacity for its safe landing. There are 2 sets of 3 high torque engines installed in its main shaft. 

According to Falx Air, it is impossible for a helicopter to be fully powered by electricity. Another important feature is its flight control system being operated based on advanced autopilot technology with both power train system and coaxial flight control.

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