Other aircraft by Astro feature both manned and unmanned “ pod-based” autonomous aircraft. In Summer of 2021, Horizon Aircraft was acquired by Astro Aerospace in the company’s efforts to develop a diversified eVTOL aircraft fleet. Ultimately, the design of the Cavorite could give it a 5-passenger capacity, with speeds up to 280mph for ranges up to 310 miles per flight. The aeroshell wings are closed, hiding the in-wing lift rotors. Once the wings are closed in cruise, the aircraft appears and flies like traditional fixed wing aircraft.Ībove: A Visual of the Cavorite X5 in forward flight. According to Horizon, the company expects the prototype to begin hover tests within a few weeks, and begin transition flights (flights in which the aircraft moves between vertical flight and forward flight modes) by December.Ībove: The aeroshell wings that move to cover the in-wing lift rotors once the X5 is in forward flight. The current prototype of the aircraft, featured above, features a 22-foot wingspan, a length of around 15 feet, and weighs in at about 500lbs. This ‘lift and cruise’ design is utilized by many of the top aircraft on the market, including Wisk’s Cora. Overall, the aircraft uses what is known as a ‘lift and cruise’ design, meaning that its in-wing rotors will lift it vertically before being propelled forward for cruise by a larger rear-facing propellor.
The aircraft also will utilize hybrid-electric propulsion rather and an all-electric system, increasing its range and payload capabilities. Effectively, this will will allow the aircraft to look and fly completely like an airplane once in cruise mode, without suffering from top speed limits due to drag from external propellers as seen in other eVTOL designs. In forward flight, the leading and trailing edges of the wings close together to cover and lock over the in-wing rotors. According to the aircraft’s design thinking, this will allow for extremely lowered drag in forward flight as compared to aircraft that position their lift rotors externally. Horizon’s Cavorite X5 is an especially unique eVTOL in that it features in-wing lift rotors. Astro continually defies traditional aviation design and the acquisition of Horizon will only push the company further, with the ability to reach greater heights working in tandem with Horizon’s exceptional team.Horizon, a company developing a unique eVTOL design, has publicized continued progress by releasing photos of a half-scale prototype of its Cavorite X5 aircraft.Ībove: Horizon Aircraft’s founder Brandon Robinson with the Cavorite X5 prototype In 2018, the Company’s drone, ‘Elroy’, was one of the first to seamlessly fly with people on board. The transaction is expected to close on or before the beginning of 2nd Quarter pending customary closing conditions.Īstro, a pioneer in the eVTOL market, has developed one of the safest and most efficient eVTOLs in the world.
On 18 th February 2021, Astro Aerospace (OTCQB: ASDND), a global leader in eVTOL aerial vehicles and drones, entered a binding agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft Inc.
This greatly reduces risk during the process. Flying 98% of its mission in a configuration exactly like a normal aircraft, means discussions surrounding certification can start from a well-understood baseline. The Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 is fundamentally a normal aircraft with an additional eVTOL capability that adds safety and operational capability.
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This is essential to the sector reaching its full potential.” The safety bar must be set much higher so that potential passengers, regulators, and other stakeholders have the highest possible levels of confidence in the first eVTOL aircraft. Brandon Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon Aircraft said: “ There is much debate around the safety requirements of eVTOL aircraft, with some commentators for example, saying they should be twice as safe as driving a car, or have safety records on a par with helicopters.
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