Macrobat - new Bird-like eVTOL
New Disruptive Aircraft Design-Inspired by Bats
Epic New Flying Experience
South African electric aircraft startup Phractyl has invented an electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) that is unique in design and technology. Called the Macrobat, the aircraft takes its design inspiration from bats. The 1-seat aircraft can be flown by a pilot or be operated remotely like a drone by a ground operator. It is new, disruptive aviation technology and it provides, green zero emissions travel. Potential uses include personal air travel, cargo transport, emergency services and more.
Like a Wild Bird in the Air
The vehicle has two, large propellers powered by electricity generated from a bank of batteries. The wings are designed to gain lift at very low speeds. The vehicle can carry up to 330 pounds and hit speeds up to 110mph. The range is 90 miles on a charge. What is very distinctive are the bird like legs. At the base of the legs are tracks similar to that on a military tank. The tracks give the aircraft some mobility but it cannot taxi for take-off or after landing. Instead, the legs, wings and entire plane tilt back slightly, enabling Near Vertical Takeoff and Landing (NeVTOL). As such, it is the world's 1st NeVTOL. During flight time, the legs retract. The legs offer extra push at take-off. And the tracks offer easier landing particularly on rough, off-road terrain.
Takeoffs and Landings Virtually Anyplace
According to Phractyl, Macrobat can take-off and land virtually any place, including on uneven, off-road and rough, remote surfaces. The bird-like legs and design allow it to address one of Africa's most urgent transportation needs - access to remote and hard to reach areas to provide transportation, goods and services. Phractyl's leadership specifically wants to help solve Africa's critical transportation needs as a primary goal for Macrobat. The company is raising funds to further develop their concept and build a functional prototype for testing. Their new technology is currently patent-pending but it is certainly an eye-popping new, zero emissions, personal aviation concept. To explore many more new forms of travel, go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09K6TJ8YX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_0JZFHXYF0WGFQA27XND4
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