The SkyProwler 2 - VTOL Drone

[upnorth]

Four years ago, Arizona-based start-up Krossblade announced the SkyProwler, a prosumer VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) drone with retractable rotors. Now, the company is taking orders for the faster, lighter, longer-running and generally just more capable SkyProwler 2.

To recap, the original SkyProwler has four sets of rotors that allow it to take off and land vertically like a quadcopter, and to hover on the spot. Once it's time to get moving horizontally, however, the rotors shut off and two rear propellers kick in, allowing for faster and more efficient fixed-wing flight. The rotor arms can then be retracted into the sides of the aircraft, switchblade-style, making it more aerodynamic. On the other hand, if users know that they're just going to be using the SkyProwler as a quadcopter, the wings can be pulled off to make it lighter and more compact. Well, the new model has all of those same features (although it now has a single center-mounted rear prop), but a lot has been improved. For a start, at 80 mph (129 km/h), it has a 10-mph-higher top fixed-wing speed – while the first version was originally claimed to max out at 83 mph (134 km/h), the practical-use figure ended up being more around 70 mph (113 km/h).

Additional upgrades include a flatter, more aerodynamic body; a 50-percent-higher-capacity, higher-voltage battery that results in a one-hour fixed-wing flight time (that's 20 minutes longer than the original); a weight reduction of about 100 grams (3.5 oz); 20-percent larger wings for slower stall speed and increased payload; and a 30-percent larger cargo compartment to carry that payload. There's also wider retractable landing gear for more secure landings, along with a much longer radio control link of up to 10 miles (16 km).

 

[upnorth]

They deliver to Sweden and it's just $3,298.00. :emoji_v:

 

[Weebarra]

Damn, i was just about to say that you could get one and send me some of those Swedish meatballs but then i read the part about the distance, not much good really (for me) so don't waste your money

i will just to live in hope until they release a model that can fly much greater distances.

 

[bribon77]

It's a bargain. When they make one with more autonomy, I'll buy it to send my mother-in-law to the South Pole.

 

[upnorth]

It's a bargain. When they make one with more autonomy, I'll buy it to send my mother-in-law to the South Pole.

Damn, i was just about to say that you could get one and send me some of those Swedish meatballs but then i read the part about the distance, not much good really (for me)

Much cheaper get a commercial flight from Sweden to Scotland ( Edinburgh ) as those goes for around £24 and no Visa required. :emoji_v:

 

[Weebarra]

Much cheaper get a commercial flight from Sweden to Scotland ( Edinburgh ) as those goes for around £24 and no Visa required. :emoji_v:

Cracking idea (why didn't i think of that ) I had better do it soon before i am booted out of the EU, you can expect me before the 29th March

 

[Andy Ful]

Cracking idea (why didn't i think of that ) I had better do it soon before i am booted out of the EU, you can expect me before the 29th March

EU can welcome Scotland with arms open.

 

[Weebarra]

EU can welcome Scotland with arms open.

I wish @Andy Ful Even if it's not the whole of Scotland then i'm quite sure they could make a little space for @Weebarra :emoji_fingers_crossed:

 

[bribon77]

I wish @Andy Ful Even if it's not the whole of Scotland then i'm quite sure they could make a little space for @Weebarra :emoji_fingers_crossed:

You fit everywhere in the world

 

[upnorth]

I agree @Andy Ful and who knows, it might happen if the UK and EU can't fix an actual deal.

But anyway, Drones to the UK that deliver packages. Not impossible with better speed and battery.