Windracers
Windracers is a UK-based manufacturer of autonomous cargo drones[1]. Its long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can carry a load weighing 100 kg up to 1,000 km[2].
Aircraft[edit]
The ULTRA is a fixed-wing aircraft with a 10m (32ft) wingspan. It has a twin-boom configuration with a high T-tail to allow easy access to its 700-litre cargo compartment. Power comes from a pair of 627cc four-stroke engines from Briggs & Stratton.[3] The autonomous drones take off and land like an aeroplane[4].
History[edit]
Founded in 2017, its self-flying aircraft were originally conceived to bring down the cost of delivering humanitarian aid to remote communities[2].
References[edit]
- ^ Perry, Dominic (9 May 2024). "Windracers works on Ultra upgrade as Purdue partnership takes off". FlightGlobal. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ a b Oso Alabi, Leke (15 November 2023). "Windracers' long-distance drones ready to deliver aid to conflict zones". Financial Times. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Perry, Dominic (31 October 2023). "British Antarctic Survey readies for future as it prepares for Ultra UAV trials". FlightGlobal. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Titcomb, James (14 May 2024). "Former Royal Mail boss seeks to deliver letters by drone". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2024.