What's New in UAVs: Better Engines, Morphed Wings

Friday, June 13, 2008

At the AUVSI unmanned systems show earlier this week, it was interesting to note all the interest in engine technology for UAVs. ... Another interesting development came from Frontline Aerospace, Inc. with its V-STAR™ UAV. The V-STAR™ employs morphing wing technology in the form of extensions at the end of its wings that flip up to handle slow flight conditions.

So far the craft is only a concept, and there is some pooh-poohing about it from the aviation press because the company is a start-up. But there is a 50% scale demonstrator under construction that should be ready next year.

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