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Cyclorotors

Also known as Voith-Schneider propellers, cyclorotors are barrel-shaped propulsion systems that spin at a constant speed, but can vector thrust nearly instantly in 360 degrees by adjusting the pitch of blades running the length of the barrels. They're currently being considered for a variety of electric aircraft and UAV applications.

  • The unique cyclorotor/propeller hybrid system allows Astria to hold decent-sized payloads right out towards a target for close-up and touch-based applications, offering exceptional stability without the drone tilting and pitching around
    Drones
    Non-tilting cyclorotor drone boasts unique abilities
    Most drones need to tilt to move and correct against gusts of wind. Pitch Aero's Astria, however, can keep itself preternaturally level and stable, thanks to a novel use of cyclorotors that opens up a range of use cases other drones can't handle.