Sikorsky introducing drone that takes off like a helicopter and flies like an airplane
Rising straight off the ground like a helicopter before rotating its wings to fly like an airplane, Sikorsky Aircraft's new uncrewed aerial system aims to eliminate the need for a traditional runway for drones on the battlefield.
TL;DR
- Sikorsky Aircraft is developing a new uncrewed aerial system.
- The drone can take off vertically, similar to a helicopter.
- After takeoff, it can transition to flying like an airplane by rotating its wings.
- This capability aims to eliminate the need for traditional runways for drones on the battlefield.