CycloTech

[martin-w 3,262]

Flying at 1:27

Click the "flight simulator" at link below. 

 

https://www.cyclotech.at/

 

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360° Thrust Vectoring System

Through more than 10 years of intense research at CycloTech, a new aviation propulsion system was developed based on the cyclogyro principle. These CycloRotors are 360° thrust vector systems based on the same physical principle known as well as the Voith-Schneider-Propeller, successfully applied since decades for highly agile and stable ships in the maritime industry.

CycloTech is taking this technology into the air to offer a competitive alternative to the existing propulsion systems. The company has so far successfully developed five generations of CycloRotors. The latest version was showcased in 2021 when CycloTech presented a flying demonstrator, solely propelled by CycloRotors. Key feature of CycloRotors is the ability to instantaneously direct the thrust vector in a full circle of 360 degree, whereas all other propulsion systems pull or push basically into one direction. Thus, CycloRotors offer unique new capabilities to the worldwide emerging unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and urban air mobility (UAM) markets of the 21st century. It gives vehicle manufacturers unprecedented freedom in designing and operating VTOL aircrafts and drones.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 3 by martin-w

[martin-w 3,262]

 

Edited May 3 by martin-w

[charliearon 3,043]

Here we go!

 

[HiFlyer 9,376]

I guess it's just me that immediately saw a bird flying into those blades...... 🤔

[charliearon 3,043]

19 minutes ago, HiFlyer said:

I guess it's just me that immediately saw a bird flying into those blades...... 🤔

Chopped seagull for lunch?  🐦

[Fielder 3,746]

Big sale now at Acme!

[martin-w 3,262]

I'm amazed it actually generates thrust so well and quietly. 

[martin-w 3,262]

18 hours ago, HiFlyer said:

I guess it's just me that immediately saw a bird flying into those blades...... 🤔

 

Birds don't do to well in any aircraft engine, jet, prop. 

[dave2013 1,151]

This little flying machine is pretty neat.  I like the way it generates and vectors the thrust.

I'm not going to make fun of it like some, but I will say that the picture of the family getting ready to hop in their flying cyclotron is just fantasy.

The FAA and whatever aerospace authorities yoo have in Europe are never going to allow just anyone to fly around in a machine, no matter how small it is or how it is powered.  A pilot's license will be required.

Dave

[martin-w 3,262]

On 5/4/2024 at 3:26 PM, dave2013 said:

The FAA and whatever aerospace authorities yoo have in Europe are never going to allow just anyone to fly around in a machine, no matter how small it is or how it is powered.  A pilot's license will be required.

 

Definitely. They could be fully autonomous, of course, when such things are perfected.