Rostec tests a prototype of a vertical take-off drone

Rostec tests a prototype of a vertical take-off drone Specialists from the Sukhoi Design Bureau (part of the United Aircraft Construction, Rostec) have run successful tests for a prototype of a new heavy UAV with vertical take-off and landing capability. The UAV in development will have a maximum range of 500 km and will be capable of carrying up to 300 kg loads. This advanced machine does not require any docking stations and airfield infrastructure for take-off and landing. It will tackle many transport and logistics tasks invloving dropping off various items to hard-to-reach settlements that lack sufficient transport network or airfields. At the testing stage, Rostec engineers looked at the UAV’s take-off control and maneuvering, hovering, and landing. All the tests took place at an integrated flight stand fully made from Russian components. Subscribe to [club80289214|@SputnikInt] Источник: Sputnik International