Wingcopter 198 (drone courier)

2021: Start using courier drones delivering three orders in one flight to the United States

At the end of April 2021 Germanstartup , Wingcopter launched a new unmanned aerial vehicle Wingcopter 198, delivering three orders per flight. The company believes this will allow it to develop a cost-effective and profitable business of delivering goods with. drones

Wingcopter was founded in 2017 and calls it a goal to create "logistics highways" for drone networks. The company's website states that its drones can be used in healthcare, e-commerce and grocery delivery.

Wingcopter 198 (drone courier)

Wingcopter drones use a patented tilt-rotor fuel mechanism that combines the benefits of two types of drones - a multicopter that gives drones a smooth vertical take-off and landing, as well as the ability to float in the air, and a fixed wing that allows for high speed over long distances.

Rotary rotors automatically respond to wind gusts and other adverse weather conditions, and eight engines provide flight safety. According to the developers, the inclined rotor system can theoretically be used on a larger aircraft to transport goods and even passengers.

The new Wingcopter 198 model has a top speed of 150 km/h and can carry a payload of up to 5.8 kg for a distance of about 75 km on a single battery charge. According to the company, when transporting lighter goods, the drone can cover a distance of up to 109 km.

All drones are equipped with sensors and software that allow you to avoid obstacles and drop packages in certain places. This level of automation allows a single human operator to track and control up to 10 drones from a single Wingcopter control station from anywhere in the world.^[1]

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