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Key Takeaways:

  • The ARcopter is a VTOL drone developed by Colugo Systems, uniquely featuring flexible wings that enable it to land and hover accurately in high wind conditions (up to 25 mph).
  • This efficient design allows the ARcopter to achieve extended flight times of up to two hours and horizontal speeds of 25 knots, significantly outperforming similar quadcopters.
  • Currently a prototype seeking investors, the ARcopter is intended for diverse missions such as aerial mapping, security, and deliveries, with future plans for larger payload capacities and potential passenger transport.
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New drone designs appear to be popping up all over the place. But here’s one we thought is worth checking out. The ARcopter is a newly designed VTOL drone designed by a company called Colugo Systems. Unlike other VTOLs, however, the ARcopter is capable of landing and hovering in windy conditions as its wings are flexible and never become a sail, said Colugo’s CEO Amit Regev. Regev claims the ARcopter has performed accurate landings at wind speeds as high as 25 mph.

“This advantage is essential while operating in an urban zone where missing the landing spot can lead to a disaster,” Regev said.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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