RC VTOL Airplane

This project focuses on the development of a compact, remote-controlled aircraft that combines the best of two flight systems: the efficiency of fixed-wing airplanes and the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of drones. Traditional airplanes are efficient in forward flight but require runways, while multirotor drones can take off and land anywhere but have limited range and flight time.

Our solution is a two-foot wingspan Tiltwing VTOL aircraft, designed to transition smoothly between vertical and forward flight. In addition to achieving stable and reliable transitions, the aircraft is engineered to carry a 1-pound payload and sustain flight for at least 20 minutes, making it ideal for missions that require both payload capabilities, versatility, and endurance.