Hybrid fixed-wing drone could be farmers' friend
An innovative hybrid fixed-wing drone named the delftAcopter could have agricultural applications in future. The drone, developed by researchers at the Delft University of Technology, have taken the best of helicopters and conventional aeroplanes to create a propeller system that allows the drone to take off vertically but then fly horizontally as a plane would. The drone can fly autonomously and is piloted through a satellite connection from anywhere on earth. It has an in-built high-quality video camera and object-avoiding technology to decrease the risk of collisions.
This Fixed-Wing Drone Offers Promising Agricultural Applications

A group of researchers working out of the Delft University of Technology have developed an innovative and high-tech fixed-wing drone, aptly named the delftAcopter, that is designed to bring together the very best advantages of helicopters and conventional airplanes. Specifically, this drone makes use of a propellor system to take off in a vertical manner, but then flies like an airplane.



What's more, this fixed-wing drone can carry out autonomous flights thanks to its ability to stay connected to drone pilots via a satellite connection that can be controlled from anywhere on Earth. The drone is fitted with a video camera while object avoidance technologies helps prevent collisions.



This autonomous functionality coupled with the drone's high-quality camera system makes it an excellent option for an array of scientific and research applications.