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China develops ducted fan drone
2018-04-24 13:20 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
China has developed its first civilian unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, with a ducted fan system.
The drone, which looks like a rice cooker, made its debut and soon become one of the stars at the 19th Hobby Expo China held in Beijing from April 20 to 22.
Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Co., Ltd. (CASIC), the drone weights just 280 grams and is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand.
He Yu, an engineer at CASIC, said the ducted fan system enables the drone to take off vertically and land in a narrow space.
Developers also located the drone's rotor inside the duct, which can prevent the rotor being damaged during flight.
The power efficiency of the drone is about 30 percent higher than common drones with four or six axes, as its power system is similar to a carrier rocket, said Zhao Tianlong, a member of the research team.
The ducted fan drone has potential applications in search and rescue, reconnaissance in complex environments, indoor security, pipeline inspection, scientific research, and flight performance, said He.
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2018-04-24 13:20 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
China has developed its first civilian unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, with a ducted fan system.
The drone, which looks like a rice cooker, made its debut and soon become one of the stars at the 19th Hobby Expo China held in Beijing from April 20 to 22.
Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Co., Ltd. (CASIC), the drone weights just 280 grams and is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand.
He Yu, an engineer at CASIC, said the ducted fan system enables the drone to take off vertically and land in a narrow space.
Developers also located the drone's rotor inside the duct, which can prevent the rotor being damaged during flight.
The power efficiency of the drone is about 30 percent higher than common drones with four or six axes, as its power system is similar to a carrier rocket, said Zhao Tianlong, a member of the research team.
The ducted fan drone has potential applications in search and rescue, reconnaissance in complex environments, indoor security, pipeline inspection, scientific research, and flight performance, said He.
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Woodpecker-inspired aircraft to reduce impact: Chinese researchers
2018-05-02 15:07 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
Chinese researchers are developing a new aircraft that simulates the skull of a woodpecker to reduce the effects of impact, according to the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT) website.
When a woodpecker pecks wood, its skull withstands a very high-force impact, but its brain does not get a concussion.
A woodpecker's brain is wrapped in a very dense, resilient skull with multiple holes, said Yin Jin, technical head of aircraft development.
The aircraft, modeled after a woodpecker's skull, is expected to have a lightweight recyclable buffer structure.
In addition to aircraft, the technology could be applied to improve the comfort of vehicles, ships, and airplanes and enhance precision in industrial processing.
2018-05-02 15:07 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
Chinese researchers are developing a new aircraft that simulates the skull of a woodpecker to reduce the effects of impact, according to the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT) website.
When a woodpecker pecks wood, its skull withstands a very high-force impact, but its brain does not get a concussion.
A woodpecker's brain is wrapped in a very dense, resilient skull with multiple holes, said Yin Jin, technical head of aircraft development.
The aircraft, modeled after a woodpecker's skull, is expected to have a lightweight recyclable buffer structure.
In addition to aircraft, the technology could be applied to improve the comfort of vehicles, ships, and airplanes and enhance precision in industrial processing.
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China launches a vertical take-off and landing "rice cooker" drone
China's "Sky Factory" team has developed a micro-drone for small space operations
China News Service, Beijing, April 27 (Sun Zifa and Li Guanjiao) The reporter learned from the 2nd department of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation on the 27th that the "Sky Factory" drone team has successfully developed China's first civilian consumer grade. The micro ducted fan drone is suitable for carrying out search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations in a narrow space environment.
On April 27th, the news from the second part of the Second Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation stated that the “Sky Factory” drone team of the Ministry of Science and Technology recently successfully developed China’s first consumer-grade micro ducted drones for civilian use. Search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations are conducted in a narrow space environment. This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. The picture shows the drone data picture. <a target='_blank' href='http://www.chinanews.com/'>China News Agency</a> reporter Zhong Xin
On April 27th, the news from the second part of the Second Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation stated that the “Sky Factory” drone team of the Ministry of Science and Technology recently successfully developed China’s first consumer-grade micro ducted drones for civilian use. Search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations are conducted in a narrow space environment. This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. The picture shows the drone data picture. Zhongxin News reporter Zhong Xin
This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. He Yu, senior engineer of the Second Department of China Civil Aerospace Science and Industry Department and head of the “Sky Factory” drone team, said that the micro-drone has been developed within 9 months and its height is less than 20 centimeters in diameter. Less than 8cm, weighing about 280g, is particularly suitable for vertical take-off and landing in a narrow space environment, shuttle back and forth, "flash transit" to carry out related operations, with flight safety and high aerodynamic efficiency, compact structure, mobility smart technology Advantage. At the same time, it fully satisfies the safety requirements of near-Earth/near-person scenarios and can solve specific user needs for security and appearance. It can be applied to search and rescue, complex and narrow environmental flight investigations, indoor security monitoring, research and teaching, entertainment and other fields.
Zhao Tianlong, team structural engineer of the "Sky Factory" drone, pointed out that the new micro-drone drone developed by the team is different from the current micro-mini four-axis and six-axis multi-rotor UAV that dominates the drone market. The ducted fan is the structural main body and power system. Its power system adopts the flight principle similar to that of the launch vehicle. It achieves the attitude stability control of the UAV through the guide plates and rudder surfaces inside and at the end of the duct. The power efficiency is better than that of the conventional unmanned. The aircraft is 30% taller. In addition, the rotor of this drone is concealed inside the duct, which can effectively prevent the rotor from cutting. The appearance of the rotor is also wrapped with soft and elastic foam material, which further enhances the anti-collision and defense of the drone. Drop performance.
He Yu said that in the future, the "Sky Factory" drone team will continue to optimize the structure of UAVs based on market demand, improve flight performance, improve the upgrade platform, and further enhance the autonomous visual processing capabilities of UAVs, and face different The customer needs of the application provide personalized “unique customization” services for personalized drone products, and strive to achieve market-oriented promotion of UAV products as soon as possible.
China's "Sky Factory" team has developed a micro-drone for small space operations
China News Service, Beijing, April 27 (Sun Zifa and Li Guanjiao) The reporter learned from the 2nd department of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation on the 27th that the "Sky Factory" drone team has successfully developed China's first civilian consumer grade. The micro ducted fan drone is suitable for carrying out search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations in a narrow space environment.
On April 27th, the news from the second part of the Second Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation stated that the “Sky Factory” drone team of the Ministry of Science and Technology recently successfully developed China’s first consumer-grade micro ducted drones for civilian use. Search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations are conducted in a narrow space environment. This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. The picture shows the drone data picture. <a target='_blank' href='http://www.chinanews.com/'>China News Agency</a> reporter Zhong Xin
On April 27th, the news from the second part of the Second Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation stated that the “Sky Factory” drone team of the Ministry of Science and Technology recently successfully developed China’s first consumer-grade micro ducted drones for civilian use. Search and rescue, flight investigation, security monitoring and other related operations are conducted in a narrow space environment. This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. The picture shows the drone data picture. Zhongxin News reporter Zhong Xin
This appearance resembles a mini-"rice cooker" and can be used as a hand-held drone. It has recently attracted attention at the 19th China International Model Exposition. He Yu, senior engineer of the Second Department of China Civil Aerospace Science and Industry Department and head of the “Sky Factory” drone team, said that the micro-drone has been developed within 9 months and its height is less than 20 centimeters in diameter. Less than 8cm, weighing about 280g, is particularly suitable for vertical take-off and landing in a narrow space environment, shuttle back and forth, "flash transit" to carry out related operations, with flight safety and high aerodynamic efficiency, compact structure, mobility smart technology Advantage. At the same time, it fully satisfies the safety requirements of near-Earth/near-person scenarios and can solve specific user needs for security and appearance. It can be applied to search and rescue, complex and narrow environmental flight investigations, indoor security monitoring, research and teaching, entertainment and other fields.
Zhao Tianlong, team structural engineer of the "Sky Factory" drone, pointed out that the new micro-drone drone developed by the team is different from the current micro-mini four-axis and six-axis multi-rotor UAV that dominates the drone market. The ducted fan is the structural main body and power system. Its power system adopts the flight principle similar to that of the launch vehicle. It achieves the attitude stability control of the UAV through the guide plates and rudder surfaces inside and at the end of the duct. The power efficiency is better than that of the conventional unmanned. The aircraft is 30% taller. In addition, the rotor of this drone is concealed inside the duct, which can effectively prevent the rotor from cutting. The appearance of the rotor is also wrapped with soft and elastic foam material, which further enhances the anti-collision and defense of the drone. Drop performance.
He Yu said that in the future, the "Sky Factory" drone team will continue to optimize the structure of UAVs based on market demand, improve flight performance, improve the upgrade platform, and further enhance the autonomous visual processing capabilities of UAVs, and face different The customer needs of the application provide personalized “unique customization” services for personalized drone products, and strive to achieve market-oriented promotion of UAV products as soon as possible.
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Post office in Guizhou starts to deliver small packages with unmanned drones
Source: Xinhua| 2018-05-10 22:05:53|Editor: Yurou
Drones are taking on a growing role in logistics, especially in the remote areas of China. Recently, a branch post office in the mountainous region of Guizhou started to deliver small packages with unmanned drones. The over-one-meter-wide drone with six propellers, has successfully transported parcels weighing no more than 5 kilograms, to five faraway villages. Because of it, a delivery used to cost around 2 hours is shortened to a dozen minutes. Both the time and costs were greatly saved. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Postman Wang Hua uses a smartphone to set up flying routes for a drone, at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 10, 2018.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows postman Wang Hua preparing a drone at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows a drone carried with parcels, taking off from a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows a drone carried with parcels, taking off from a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Postman Wang Hua displays designed flying routes for a drone on a smartphone, at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 10, 2018.
Source: Xinhua| 2018-05-10 22:05:53|Editor: Yurou
Drones are taking on a growing role in logistics, especially in the remote areas of China. Recently, a branch post office in the mountainous region of Guizhou started to deliver small packages with unmanned drones. The over-one-meter-wide drone with six propellers, has successfully transported parcels weighing no more than 5 kilograms, to five faraway villages. Because of it, a delivery used to cost around 2 hours is shortened to a dozen minutes. Both the time and costs were greatly saved. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Postman Wang Hua uses a smartphone to set up flying routes for a drone, at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 10, 2018.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows postman Wang Hua preparing a drone at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows a drone carried with parcels, taking off from a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Aerial photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows a drone carried with parcels, taking off from a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Postman Wang Hua displays designed flying routes for a drone on a smartphone, at a branch post office in Weicheng Township, Qingzhen City of southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 10, 2018.
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