Bell Tests Alternate Design As It Matures APT Cargo Drone

Fixed, aerodynamic payload pod connects swept wings in alternate design for APT’s tailsitting eVTOL cargo drone.
Credit: Bell
Bell has flight tested a different configuration for its Autonomous Pod Transport unmanned cargo aircraft to show that the vehicle design is flexible and can be scaled and customized for potential buyers. The rotorcraft manufacturer has completed more than 300 flights with the basic Autonomous Pod...
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