New turtle-like drone can fly twice as long

EPFL start-up Flybotix is showcasing its dual-propeller drone today at Xponential the world's largest tradeshow for unmanned and autonomous systems. Intended for inspecting hazardous locations, this flat-engined aircraft is quiet, saves flight time, and is also capable of flipping like a turtle if it finds itself upside down on the ground.This drone propellers were developed through a joint effort between Flybotix and a major company in EPFL's Innovation Park. The new drone is expected on the market in 2021. A dual-propeller propulsion system gives Flybotix's drone unmatched flight time and very low noise levels. An initial prototype was unveiled in the summer of 2019. The finished product is fitted with a custom-designed ultra-flat motor developed in partnership with Maxon, a major company located in EPFL's Innovation Park. The new drone is being presented today, online, at Xponential, the world's largest trade show for unmanned and autonomous systems.