A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can hover, take off, and land vertically. This classification can include a variety of types of aircraft including fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters and other aircraft with powered rotors. Below is a tilt wing rotor / boxed wing design that maximizes  speed and efficiency.​
VTOL AEROSPACE has taken advantage of research and developments that were studied over 50 years ago by the United States Military and NASA.

Five tilt-wing XC-142As were built in the 1960s to explore the suitability of Vertical/Short TakeOff and Landing (VSTOL) transports. VSTOL transports permit rapid movement of troops and supplies into and out of unprepared areas. XC-142As were tested extensively by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and NASA.
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An XC-142A first flew conventionally in September 1964 and performed its first transitional flight (vertical takeoff, changing to forward flight, and landing vertically) in January 1965. In tests, XC-142As were flown from airspeeds of 35 mph backwards to 400 mph forward.

Although the XC-142A did not go into production, it foreshadowed future operational VSTOL transports like the V-22 Osprey. The aircraft on display -- the only remaining XC-142A -- was flown to the museum in 1970.
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TECHNICAL NOTES:
Engines: Four General Electric T64s of 3,080 hp each
Maximum speed: 400 mph
Cruising speed: 235 mph
Range: 820 miles
Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
Weight: 41,500 lbs. maximum
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The Bombardier Dash 8 or Q-Series, previously known as the de Havilland Canada Dash 8 or DHC-8, is a series of twin-engine, medium-range, turboprop airliners. Introduced by de Havilland Canada in 1984, they are now produced by Bombardier Aerospace.
VTOL AEROSPACE'S PATENTED DESIGN WITH TILT WING & ROTORS
  • Converticopter offers VTOL platforms with the highest range and speed in the industry using an advanced and patented wing configuration (Tilt-wing plus Boxwing).​
  • Highly scalable design that can yield many product sizes and payloads, from UAV to manned aircraft, from 4-ft to 40-ft wingspan, initial production Converticopter planned as a 8-footer (96”), named “CVC96”.
  • Highly efficient for a number of civilian applications: surveillance, patrol, police, ISR, S&R etc... 
  • Simple worldwide distribution as UAS Group 2 (< 55 lbs.).
  • Converticopter is available to tailor any one of these solutions to your specifications and expectations, to license and outsource Technology and Manufacturing.
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CVC96 Advanced Wing Design Concept
The aircraft is designed for maximum altitudes taking advantage of wind/thermal currents providing it with the ability to loiter for extended periods of time.
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For over 14 years​, VTOL Aerospace has been developing a closed wing tiltrotor aircraft that blends the VTOL capabilities of a helicopter with the range and efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. The company has now revealed its latest line, a smaller unmanned version called a Converticopter™.

Team

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Oliver Garrow has spent the last decade addressing the challenge of conceiving the optimum convertiplane, and, since the first napkins drawings in 2002, has invented, engineered and patented 4 flying proof-of-concepts, called Converticopter #1,2,3,4, each new generation improving on the previous one.

By using real-world flying test beds with electric UAVs and accurate computer simulations, this relentless effort has led to the conception of the optimum aircraft configuration, which is now suitable for commercial developments.

Oliver has an extensive experience in electrical engineering, semiconductors, software engineering, embedded systems and aircraft systems design. Not yet a real-world pilot, he has however "logged" hundreds of hours of simulator flight and testing time. 
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Oliver holds multiple degrees in engineering, such as a BSEE and a MSCS in electronics, software, computer sciences, electromechanics and control automation, from 2 leading European universities.
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Craig Davidenko is currently the President of Business Development at VTOL AEROSPACE™. He developed DroneMedia.com which has the largest portfolio of premium intellectual digital assets pertaining to “Drones” and “Autonomy” in the world. 
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Craig has a thorough understanding of present and future activities regarding the drone and autonomy markets. Craig has a seat on some of the most cutting edge technology groups in the world. His expertise and understanding is often called upon from many government agencies.

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  • ​​Principal Lead Consultant for World UAV Federation (Shenzhen China / United States)
  • “Director of International Marketing” for AUVSC. (Autonomous Unmanned Vehicle Systems of China)
  • Consultant @ Drone Venture Capital
  • President & CEO DroneMedia.com​
  • ​His experience in “Global Marketing” is unparalleled as he is quite busy circling the globe and connecting the dots of this fantastic technology we call “DRONES” .
  • As he often comments on drones... “Not only will we rely on them, we will depend on them”!
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Patrick Egan's experience in the field includes assignments with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab investigating solutions on future warfare research projects. Instructor for LTA (Lighter Than Air) ISR systems deployment teams for a OSD, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Surveillance Project. Built and operated commercial sRPAS prior to 2007 FAA policy clarification.
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Alisha King is an internationally-certified emergency manager and disaster technologist. Her recent professional contributions include developing strategy and guidance for the US Department of Homeland Security - Science and Technology Directorate (2017), participating in the White House Disaster Innovation Initiative (2014 & 2015), and conducting outreach on emerging technology and cybersecurity topics through the International Association of Emergency Managers (2010 – 2017) and National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center. Mrs. King is also a DHS-certified instructor for courses in incident command, cybersecurity, community emergency response teams, and un-manned aerial systems / “drones”.
PictureU.S. Government Policy Representative - Government Affairs U.S. – China Envoy Coordinator
Robert D. Thompson Jr. - Part of the United States of America’s diplomacy and envoy process is to perform a multitude of duties across the globe –representing U.S. interests abroad, promoting U.S. policy and business, develop an understanding of host country local business practices, negotiating agreements, gathering information on business and trade, write reports to advise on diplomatic issues, organizing high level host country affairs in conjunction with U.S. interests and conducting press conferences for ambassadors.



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  • Representing the U.S. government on international issues affecting the country.
  • Promoting U.S. policy and businesses to overseas governments, individuals, organizations and the media.
  • Developing an understanding of local business practices of host countries and helping companies understand legislation surrounding the export of their goods and services.
  • Negotiating international agreements, on aviation policy, advanced manufacturing and sUAS security.
  • Gathering information about the political and economic state of host country.
  • Writing reports and advising U.S. Department of State, U.S. ambassadors and U.S. officials on relevant developments in host countries regarding technology and trade.
  • Organizing high-level host country visits to the United States and providing U.S. Government visits to host countries and hosting small or large social functions in Washington, DC as part of a U.S. Envoy.
  • Assisting and providing insight to U.S. citizens in difficult situations abroad.
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Sandy Wang works with clients from all over the world, such as Russia, United States, UAE, Europe, Asia etc. He is connected to the pulse that drives the UAV industry and has a true understanding of who's who in the industry. Shenzhen China is the Silicon Valley of the World with thousands of manufacturing capabilities. It's critical to be able understand the environment and it's surroundings, Sandy provides stability in sourcing and overseeing exactly what is taking place at any given time. Knowledge = Power!

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