Cyclotech succeeds in the first flight of EVTOL flying in the sky with a rotor!

EVTOL developed by Cyclotech (Source: Cyclotech)

Something like this tire is a rotor.This rotor is largely consistent from Wings, Hub and Conrod.

The rotating HUB is connected to Wings (wings) through a rod called CONROD, and the Hub rotates, and the confrod and wings rotate.The thrust can be generated by changing the direction of Wings while Hub rotates.

Surprisingly, the direction of the thrust can be changed freely by 360 °.This is amazing.In other words, you can go up, down, and go backwards.

In fact, the rotor was developed based on the design of a power source, such as a voith SchneiderPropeller in Voith.The speed and flight time of this aircraft are unknown.

Cyclotech succeeded in the first flight

On October 10, 2021, Cyclotech was successfully Flight of EVTOL, which has its own rotor.The first flight was performed indoors.

The video also plays background music, so it is not possible to confirm how much noise due to rotation of the rotor, but the staff who are about a few meters away may not have a protector that protects the ears such as headphones.Looking at it, it may be quieter than expected.

The aircraft has risen about 1 to 2 m in a stable state, and the high performance of moving in vertically and horizontally has been disclosed.The flight time is about 1 minute, but it is a very strange video.In addition, the video of the first flight has been published, so please take a look.

Cyclotech's first flight video

How was it?The strength of Cyclotech's rotor is that it can generate 360 ° freely.This will enable accurate maneuverability compared to other aircraft.

There are other strengths.This rotor can also be used for vertical axial wind power.In other words, Cyclotech has also entered the renewable energy business.Am I the only one who feels tremendous about the rotor developed by Cyclotech?

Takoya Saita

In 2004, he completed the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, and was a doctor of engineering.In the same year, he joined the Aerospace Research and Development Organization (JAXA) and was assigned to two satellite project teams.Joined the Japan Research Institute in 2012.Engaged in consulting in space business for government agencies and companies.Currently, we are focusing on consulting and disseminating information.Books include "Space Business Third Wave" and "Introductory Introductory Introductory Industrial Studies' Trends of Space Business and Karakuri."There are many TVs, newspapers, websites, seminars and lectures.YouTube: Former JAXA staff, Takaya Saida Twitter: @rinoceronTepad