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Dufour Aerospace
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2018
We're dedicated to advancing drone logistics and air transportation with tilt-wing eVTOL technology.
Dufour Aerospace’s First Flight in Sweden - September 2024
Sept 4, 2024 - This week, Dufour Aerospace carried out a series of customer demonstrations and tests in Sweden. The flights took place at the Västervik airfield in Sweden, supported by the Västervik Drone Science Park and Savback Helicopters, one of our strategic partners. It was the first deployment of Dufour’s newly created Operations Team. The AeroMini10, Dufour's small-sized test and validation platform, proved its worth in real-world flying.
In a total of 12 automated flights, Dufour’s team demonstrated the capabilities of unmanned tilt-wing aircraft in general and the in-house flight control system in particular. The tests went as planned, and so the team was able to collect a lot of valuable operational experience - outside the comfort zone of our home base in Switzerland.
The AeroMini10 used in this campaign is the smallest member of the Dufour Aerospace tilt-wing family. It is a scaled-down version of the 6-metre-wingspan Aero2. From a systems perspective, it is fully comparable to Dufour’s flagship product, the Aero2. The AeroMini10 allows for carrying out very meaningful flight operations with relatively little effort. This is helpful for proof-of-concept operations or to familiarize potential operators with the system. The platform also has great value for pilot and operator training purposes.
While the system is capable of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), the flights of this campaign were carried out within the drone pilots' visual range.
20240904 ESSW Vastervik AM10 HD 1920p
In a total of 12 automated flights, Dufour’s team demonstrated the capabilities of unmanned tilt-wing aircraft in general and the in-house flight control system in particular. The tests went as planned, and so the team was able to collect a lot of valuable operational experience - outside the comfort zone of our home base in Switzerland.
The AeroMini10 used in this campaign is the smallest member of the Dufour Aerospace tilt-wing family. It is a scaled-down version of the 6-metre-wingspan Aero2. From a systems perspective, it is fully comparable to Dufour’s flagship product, the Aero2. The AeroMini10 allows for carrying out very meaningful flight operations with relatively little effort. This is helpful for proof-of-concept operations or to familiarize potential operators with the system. The platform also has great value for pilot and operator training purposes.
While the system is capable of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), the flights of this campaign were carried out within the drone pilots' visual range.
20240904 ESSW Vastervik AM10 HD 1920p
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Exciting Update on the Aero2.
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Over the past weeks, our dedicated team has been hard at work assembling the components of the Aero2. First, the team connected all the wires and electrical parts. Now, the batteries are already in place and functioning, which will allow our engineers to test all the mechanical moving parts, such as the star of the show- the tilt-wing!
High Speed Climb Test in the Swiss Alps
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The force behind our tilt-wing technology, our team is constantly innovating and testing. Our redundant propulsion system will propel Aero2 and is also implemented in Aero1 to test all possible demanding flight conditions. This system features multiple independent power sources, ensuring continued flight operation even in the unlikely event of a single system failure. This is one of the key adv...
Dufour Aerospace automated tilt-wing flight
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A routine automated flight with AeroMini in Dübendorf. For operation reasons on this occasion, take-off and landing were remotely piloted, with guidance mode engaged for the main portion of the flight. We use AeroMini as a testing and training platform for our larger Aero2 tilt-wing eVTOL aircraft. You can find more info here: www.dufour.aero/aero2
Dufour Aerospace X2.2 Full Transition Dec 4, 2023, Zürich/Dübendorf - Winter Wonderland
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Winter-Wonderland Transitions Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 X2.2 tilt-wing prototype demonstrating full transition in Dübendorf/Switzerland, Dec 4, 2023. X2.2 is Dufour's 3rd generation prototype for the Aero2 uncrewed aircraft which will be able to transport 40kg (88lbs) of payload over 400km (216 nautical miles). About Dufour Aerospace Dufour Aerospace develops efficient and ecological aircraft fo...
Aero1 electric flyby at Leiggeru
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On 2023-11-08, we took our Aero1 electric aerobatic aircraft for a flight in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Felix Rubin, Head of Flight Physics at Dufour Aerospace, filmed the aircraft from the Leiggeru Alp, near Visp, VS. It was a unique opportunity to showcase how quiet this aircraft is. We've left the video with its original sound, so that you can experience it for yourself. www.dufour.aero/post/...
Dufour Aerospace X2.2 Full Transition Jul 28, 2023, Zürich/Dübendorf
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Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 X2.2 tilt-wing prototype demonstrating full transition in Dübendorf/Switzerland, Jul 28, 2023. X2.2 is Dufour's 3rd generation prototype for the Aero2 uncrewed aircraft which will be able to transport 40kg (88lbs) of payload over 400km (216 nautical miles). About Dufour Aerospace Dufour Aerospace develops efficient and ecological aircraft for patient and passenger trans...
Dufour Aerospace Aero1 Next Generation takes to the skies
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The beautiful elliptical wings you see here remind of the famed Spitfire. It’s the Aero1 - the first all-electric aerobatic aircraft in the world, and a test platform for Dufour Aerospace. The team at Dufour Aerospace has finished a major update of the aircraft with a new propulsion system and batteries to improve performance and for testing purposes to inform Aero2 and Aero3. Find out why taki...
Aero2 X2.2 first take-off in Dübendorf
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Sometimes even small hops are big milestones. Witness the first takeoff and hover test of our improved #Aero2 X2.2 prototype in Dübendorf. Engineering means solving problems - which our team has persistently been doing over the past months. And will continue to do, on the way to the series product. Meanwhile, work on the next generation - our X2.3 - is progressing, and very soon we will present...
Dufour Aerospace: Introducing our hybrid propulsion system
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We are happy to introduce our hybrid propulsion system - another big milestone for our team. The system uses an engine by Suter Industries, a Switzerland based company developing state-of-the-art engines. The generator is provided by @PlettenbergDriveSolutions. A big thank you to both manufacturers for the valuable cooperation.
Dufour Aerospace: Test flight with Aero2 over Dübendorf airfield
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Meet our latest #Aero2 prototype during a test flight over Dübendorf airfield on a grey winter day. #dufouraerospace #dufouraero #funatworknomattertheweather #thefutureiselectric #urbanairmobility #advancedairmobility #eVTOL #electricaviation #tiltwing #evtolinsights #evtolmag #sustainableaviation #testflight #funatwork #cargodrone
Test flight with Aero2 at Dübendorf airfield
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Starting to test our latest Aero2 prototype in transitional flight. Tilt-wing aircraft have great controllability throughout the whole transition. This allows us to tune the system safely and explore the flight envelope step by step.
Dufour Aerospace demonstrating AeroMini forward and back transitions
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AeroMini is our subscale tilt-wing test platform. We continuously test and refine our control systems in collaboration with ETH Autonomous Systems Lab, led by Professor Roland Siegwart. In this video, we demonstrate a series of forward and back transitions on the AeroMini platform. We are always looking for passionate engineers to join our team! For more information, please visit our website: w...
Dufour Aerospace: Combining the best of airplanes and helicopters
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Dufour Aerospace develops efficient and ecological aircraft for patient and passenger transport, logistics and public safety. Dufour Aerospace relies on the tilt-wing principle: the tilt-wing aircraft Aero3, which is currently under development, takes off and lands vertically in the smallest space like a helicopter, but flies as fast and economically as an airplane. While the propellers are ele...
Dufour Aerospace: Aero3 engaging in patient transport
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Dufour Aerospace Aero3: Welcome to versatile and efficient VTOL Aero3 is a tilt-wing eVTOL aircraft that will be capable of assuming the duties of most of today’s light single and twin-engine helicopters while operating at lower costs and higher speeds, making larger market segments accessible for airborne applications. The aircraft is capable of VTOL, STOL and CTOL manoeuvres. Distributed Elec...
aEro 1 meets Hamilton Extra 330LX Original 15699
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aEro 1 meets Hamilton Extra 330LX Original 15699
Attitude and Cruise Control of a VTOL Tiltwing UAV
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Attitude and Cruise Control of a VTOL Tiltwing UAV
Beatiful stports classics lines
Also, The beatiful elliptical wings you see remind of several famed Heinkel planes...
very smooth transitions. And your four prop form factor is basically ideal, even enables normal fixed wing glide and landings in plane mode. What is the engine out reduncancy mode in hover?
Lovely, well done. Can't wait to see a few of these in service
Super brilliant CONGRATULATIONS
C'est bien, excellent drone, excellente plateforme... Reste plus qu'à assurer une télétransmission sûre et à haut débit pour contrôler l'appareil est les instruments d'observation au sol et...
Nice, that you kept the original sound. 👌
tremendous. ❤
Looks cool, a pilot's dream...
Very pretty machine
Please, 1. More footage without music. Let us hear the difference to a piston engine, 2. Some externals from the ground also without music would be great. There's huge potential for allowing more GA closer to urban areas if the sound emissions are low. Let us hear (not hear) the aircraft!
Here you go! :) th-cam.com/video/dVR7sJNE5y8/w-d-xo.html
Super cool project and also with ESTOL in mind...
what is the MTOW for the airplane?
This looks like promising technology and very exciting stuff. Gosh, I would love to see this without the music and have some nice narration about what we're seeing here. Specs on the type and weight of the motors, top speed, flight duration, lifting capacity at scale, and projected use cases. Thank you.
Instead of a music video, it would be nice to have some narration about the features of this amazing craft. Lift capacity at scale, speed, flight duration, use cases, etc. Thank you.
Nice wing tips!😎
Instead of music playing, I would love to have someone explain what they've done here. For example, custom software, avionics, the type of motors, servos; the specifications such as thrust in newtons or lbs force. Is this going to be a full scale passenger craft? If so, how many passengers, what is the expected range. Type of engines, type of fuel.
Could you please explain more about the hybrid propulsion system?
Dear Michele, if you subscribe to our newsletter via www.dufour.aero, you will very soon receive more information about our hybrid system.
Looking good
I'm a cranfield university Aerospace MSc student and I'm currently working on a tilt wing eVTOL. Your videos help me so much with such data and examples to optimize my design ! Thanks a lot !
Supersmooth! Looks great.
Oh my gosh it actually works!
Amazing!
Awesome concept. I'd love to know how this compares to the opener blackfly. I figure a single, wider wing would be more efficient for flying. While rotating the wing also seems not to be that hard to do if properly balanced.
Nice Dizzying video... great marketing
With a Styrofoam filled model you can do anything .it’s making it work with the payload and not run out of battery power .that’s why petroleum will never ever go away if even in hybrid format .The electric fantasy is just that it’s to keep you grounded .and if you’re going to fly you won’t go any further than 20 to 30 minutes away .that way you can’t run from the all powerful dictator ship known as your government .you know the unelected bureaucrats and figurehead politicians ,to tell you what you want do here but never do it .rhinos to keep the masses calm. Agencies run by bureaucrats that even if you had something perfectly safe and working well they will never allow that to the common people .only the ruling elite.
was that occupied or remote controlled or all interal ai driving?
This is more simple and straight-forward design without being complicated, which is, what is happening with newly emerging hover-craft. It may not be, so called, friendly in city environment due to higher space per lift with its wide wing and propellers extensions.
The military was working with one of these back in the 50's . The idea was there but the technology wasn't . So really nothing new but materials and technology is .
. . . That and the facts that the Hiller X-18 and Ling Temco Vought (LTV) XC-142 preceded it by decades, were full-sized aircraft, and capable of flight with actual cargo and crews.
The futere is right here. Awesome. Cant wait to owne one. 🙈 By theway how big is this thing?
The company rep responded on another video to that question, approximately 14 feet across the wingtips.
Do you plan on ever selling the aEro 1?
Electric Skye!
Brilliant.... commercial VTOL is the next EV market and may even overtake it. Point to point as the crow flies.
so when can we buy this?
mass disc gyro stabilization should make it more stable
Amazing! But will it be allowed to land on urban helipads? Will it be licensed and regulated like a fixed-wing aircraft, or like a helicopter?
Nice job on the flight, this design seems suitable for urban air travel
Amazing!!!!
Payload capacity and flight time?
Like in GTA
OK, so first, kudos to the design team that brought this to fruition, at least to this point. Awesome job guys. Will be interesting to watch it fully develop. Second, I LOVE that haunting music. Who is the artist and what is the song? Can I buy the longer complete version?
It is still a drone or is anyone piloting from the inside ?
It’s a radio-controlled model. Pilot is on ground.
What is the size of that model?
Wingspan is 4.5 meters (14.8 feet.)
Good job. Anyway the L.T.V. XC-142 looks a lot more COOL that your funny white model. Jokes apart aviation history demonstrate that tilt-wing VTOL aircrafts have too many disadvantages if compared to Tilting-Rotors VTOLs. All the best with your project.
For a small aircraft with a more simplistic design, the tilt-wing approach may not be so bad. Less complex engineering, and more flexibility on rotor specs & placement. Bear in mind that this is an electric VTOL (eVTOL), and electric propulsion does offer some advantages via distributed mechanical power.
Awesome!
Great work to all involved! Congratulations.