Transwing® landing animation PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-05-14 | Animation of PtreoDynamic's Transwing® aircraft landing. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
PteroDynamics Transwing RIMPAC 2024 PteroDynamics Inc. 2024-09-17 | PteroDynamics announces the successful demonstration of the operational capabilities of the company’s autonomous Transwing® vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) during Trident Warrior 2024, the Fleet experimentation arm of the 29th biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise.#PteroDynamics #VTOL #Transwing #UAS #RIMPAC2024
Navy flight test with PteroDynamics Transwing® PteroDynamics Inc. 2023-10-31 | PteroDynamics’ Transwing VTOL Aircraft System Poised to Provide a Step Forward in Operational Capabilities for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Ships at Sea
PteroDynamics XP-4 demonstrates high wind test flight. PteroDynamics Inc. 2023-05-31 | Join us on an exhilarating journey with PteroDynamics XP-4, a groundbreaking aircraft that's pushing the boundaries of flight innovation. Watch as it undergoes a high-wind test flight, showcasing its power, precision, and agility. Witness the incredible aerodynamic design that's revolutionizing the future of aviation, as the XP-4 conquers the skies with grace and ease.Get to know PteroDynamics: pterodynamics.com
PteroDynamics X-P4 Transwing® sizzle video PteroDynamics Inc. 2023-05-05 | Get to know PteroDynamics: pterodynamics.com
Meet Richard Brasel: The New CRO Driving PteroDynamics Sky-High Success PteroDynamics Inc. 2023-03-21 | Get ready to meet the financial maestro joining the PteroDynamics team! In this video, we introduce Richard Brasel, our new Chief Revenue Officer, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to help steer our groundbreaking Transwing® technology to new heights.🔹 Get to know PteroDynamics: pterodynamics.com
PteroDynamics is pleased to be partnered with Leidos for DARPAs Ancillary program. PteroDynamics Inc. 2023-02-16 | ...
PteroDynamics Transwing® VTOL flight compilation PteroDynamics Inc. 2021-10-09 | Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
Pre-Super Bowl flight test of a X-P2 Transwing® aircraft PteroDynamics Inc. 2021-02-07 | We snuck in some quick flight testing this morning before the Super Bowl. This is one of our X-P2 Transwing® designs (6.6 ft wingspan) that has modified COTS (common off-the-shelf) wings. We're testing some new flight computer settings in multi-rotor config. A little snow doesn't intimidate us!
Narrated overview of PteroDynamics Transwing® aircraft design (transcript below) PteroDynamics Inc. 2021-01-24 | PteroDynamics is a US-based aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Southern California. We have developed a radically different vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, aircraft design that we call Transwing because it folds its wings during flight to transition between rotorcraft and fixed-wing configurations.Our Transwing design is unlike any other aircraft design and protected by several US and international patents and has many critical advantages, the greatest being several times longer range and endurance for any given energy source, payload, and operating ground footprint. Incorporating variable-pitch props increases range further by a factor of at least two.Transwing aircraft generally have a 75% smaller operating ground footprint versus other VTOL designs with a comparable size in cruise flight. This gives Transwing aircraft helicopter-like controllability in takeoff, landing, and hover flight and permits operations in more compact touchdown and liftoff areas.Transwing aircraft have up to 70% of the range of a comparably sized conventional fixed wing airplane that requires a runway to takeoff and land and has the same speed capability as a fixed wing with a comparably-sized propulsion system.The Transwing design is relatively simple with propulsors that are fixed to the wings, a joint attaching each outer wing to the center wing on the fuselage, and an articulation mechanism that folds and unfolds the wings during flight.Almost immediately after takeoff, Transwing aircraft can begin their outbound transition, and within just a few seconds, can complete their transition to fixed-wing mode for cruise flight where its flight efficiency is about 5 times greater than in its VTOL configuration. The inbound transition can be just as fast, minimizing the time the aircraft spends in the less-efficient VTOL mode. Both outbound and inbound transitions are benign, permitting complete control authority of the aircraft, which can even be flown for prolonged periods in any stage of transition.Transwing aircraft are the ideal solutions for ISR and cargo transport missions where long range and high endurance are mission requirements but runways are not available and you want to avoid using launch and recovery infrastructures.Transwing aircraft can be transported in their ready-to-fly configuration without requiring assembly because they are already inherently compact in their takeoff and landing configuration, with the majority of their wings folded along the fuselage.Transwing aircraft can scale in size from something that fits in a backpack to the ability to carry thousands of pounds, whether that is cargo and/or passengers. There is nothing in the Transwing design that restricts the choice of propulsors, from electric motors with props to jet engines, or the source of power, from batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to hybrid-electric power systems. We believe that Transwing aircraft can be designed to exceed 400 mph.We are in advanced flight testing of our 6.6 and 12.3 ft wingspan all-electric models and are building a 36 ft wingspan ultra-long-range and high endurance, hybrid-electric Transwing demonstrator. These aircraft can be piloted or operated autonomously.We have proven with flying aircraft at least twice the cargo carrying efficiency, which is an aircraft’s range multiplied by its payload weight fraction over that range, compared to all other VTOL aircraft designs.PteroDynamics has secured venture investment and Dept of Defense funding across several projects and customers with more projects pending. We are registered with the U.S. Department of State for exports that would be controlled by ITAR restrictions.We are looking to connect with prospective customers who have a need for the mission capabilities of our Transwing aircraft and other solution providers that have technology that could improve our aircraft.More details are available at PteroDynamics.com, including plenty of video of real aircraft flights.Transwing® is a registered trademark of PteroDynamics Inc.
X-P3 Transwing® aircraft with 15 lb/6.8 kg payload on board PteroDynamics Inc. 2020-09-28 | This video is from our flight tests on 26 Sept 2020 of PteroDynamics' all-electric Transwing® long-range vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft model X-P3 carrying a payload of 15 lb / 6.8 kg. This aircraft is 6 ft / 1.8 m long and has a 12.3 ft / 3.8 m wingspan in cruise configuration yet is just 5 ft / 1.5 m wide in its takeoff/landing/hover configuration. The aggressive/rapid arrest of cruise flight just prior to landing is a strategy to conserve energy since the aircraft consumes much less energy in cruise flight in its fixed-wing configuration as compared to in its rotorcraft configuration.Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
Sept 2020 Transwing® flight showcase PteroDynamics Inc. 2020-09-24 | This is a compilation of some flights of three of PteroDynamics' all-electric Transwing® long-range vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft models. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
PteroDynamics X-P3 Transwing long-distance VTOL aircraft PteroDynamics Inc. 2020-09-21 | This is a demonstration of PteroDynamics' all-electric X-P3 Transwing® long-range vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft (3.8 m/12.3 ft wingspan). This flight was conducted on 19 September 2020. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
PteroDynamics X-P2 hover test on Feb 4th 2020 PteroDynamics Inc. 2020-02-04 | First hover test of PteroDynamics' first commercial aircraft prototype: X-P2 Transwing™ VTOL aircraft with a 6.5 ft (2 m) wingspan on February 4th, 2020. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
Transitions PteroDynamics Inc. 2019-03-04 | Examples of vehicle transitions for PteroDynamics' distance VTOL Transwing® aircraft design. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
PteroDynamics X-P3 Transwing® demonstrator with 12 ft wingspan with wings folding PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-11-14 | Coming on the heels of the first hover of our X-P3 Transwing® 12 ft wingspan demonstrator on 12 August 20-8, we completed the integration of the automated folding wing mechanism on 3 November 2018. We'll have her flying soon! Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
First Hover of X-P3 Transwing® prototype on Aug 12, 2018 PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-08-13 | The successful hover is particularly significant as it relates to the high-stress points during hover because this Transwing® aircraft is built like a plane and has very thin, high-performance wings, which makes structural issues stand out. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
Open & Close PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-05-14 | Animation showing the wings of the Transwing® opening and closing. Copyright PteroDynamics Inc. All rights reserved.
Transwing® A radically new way to fly PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-05-09 | Demonstration of a 4 ft wingspan Transwing® prototype by pterodynamics.com Long wings are necessary for efficient horizontal flight -- a good wing can generate 20 times of lift compared to the thrust that pushes it forward, while a drone has to support all of its weight by thrust generated by the propellers.But the long wings create problems for vertical landing and hover -- they are unwieldy in close quarters and are easily blown around by wind gusts.This flying prototype shows the revolutionary Transwing® concept of transforming between long airplane-like wing configuration and the compact wind-resistant drone-like configuration for takeoff and landing.This vehicle offers the best of both worlds: the efficient long-range horizontal flight of an airplane and the rugged and nimble vertical takeoff and landing of a drone.Watch other videos on our channel to learn more about TransWing!youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp7cKx8OBXfFTJ5SiXlxd7HJPN8aw7p7_TransWing by pterodynamics.comContacts:Phone: +1 857.576.2188 (U.S.)Info@PteroDynamics.comFollow us on FaceBook: facebook.com/PterodynamicsTwitter: twitter.com/pterodynamics
Transwing® test flight 2017 PteroDynamics Inc. 2018-05-05 | Test flight of a 4 ft wingspan Transwing® prototype by pterodynamics.com Long wings are necessary for efficient horizontal flight -- a good wing can generate 20 times of lift compared to the thrust that pushes it forward, while a drone has to support all of its weight by thrust generated by the propellers.But the long wings create problems for vertical landing and hover -- they are unwieldy in close quarters and are easily blown around by wind gusts.This flying prototype shows the revolutionary TransWing concept of transforming between long airplane-like wing configuration and the compact wind-resistant drone-like configuration for takeoff and landing.This vehicle offers the best of both worlds: the efficient long-range horizontal flight of an airplane and the rugged and nimble vertical takeoff and landing of a drone.Watch other videos on our channel to learn more about TransWing!youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp7cKx8OBXfFTJ5SiXlxd7HJPN8aw7p7_TransWing by pterodynamics.comContacts:Phone: +1 857.576.2188 (U.S.)Info@PteroDynamics.comFollow us on FaceBook: facebook.com/PterodynamicsTwitter: twitter.com/pterodynamics
