Hybrid SureFly drone will be tested for the first time at CES Consumer Electronics Show next year
It is said that this helicopter like a drone will soon become a new type of commuter transport. With the accelerated development of the drone market, Workhorse has just announced that it will publicly test its SureFly manned rotorcraft for the first time at the 2018 CES Consumer Electronics Show. SureFly can carry 2 people, the farthest flight is 70 miles, the price is a bit high, it costs 200,000 US dollars.
Ohio-based Workhorse has just announced that the latest SureFly manned rotary-wing drone will be the first public test flight at the CES Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 8 next year.
“CES is the best time to showcase SureFly,†said a Workhorse spokesperson. “This is one of the most important technology exhibitions in the world, and SureFly is a good example of how technology can have an innovative impact on the vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sector.â€
At the Paris Air Show earlier this year, this futuristic carbon fiber SureFly flying drone debuted. It can carry 400 pounds of weight, is equipped with 8 independent rotor drives, uses a hybrid drive system, and functions with gas fuel and parallel battery packs.
It is reported that the early SureFly will allow manned flight test, but will not be equipped with automatic cruise function. It is reported that this SureFly can fly 112 kilometers in the air continuously, and the top speed is 112 kilometers per hour. The SureFly is not only beautiful, but the propeller rotor can be folded down and easily parked in a normal garage.
Dektas said that SureFly redefines the helicopter we have in mind. The driver can operate SureFly like a drone, which is not only very simple, but also easy to handle.
According to Deltas, the eight-rotor aircraft is not designed for certain individual users and is relatively well suited for use in agriculture, emergency, urban commuting, military and cargo transportation.
Previously Workhorse has introduced some electric and hybrid vehicles, including drones, pickups, and trucks. Workhorse designers hope that the aircraft they develop will be safer, more stable and more environmentally friendly.
The early SureFly needed human manipulation, but the company's ultimate goal was to achieve unmanned driving and to load up to 180 kilograms of cargo while flying. Workhorse believes that such helicopters can be used in agriculture, rescue, urban commuting, military and other fields, and these industries may be the first to introduce SureFly.
Workhorse CEO Stephen Burns said: "The helicopter has been in existence for 78 years and has finally been reinvented. It is a pleasure to introduce SureFly on the world stage, and we believe it marks a huge leap in the global aviation industry."
Burns said: "We want to make sure that there is no single point of failure in the aircraft. The engine may malfunction, but the backup battery can let it fly for 5 minutes, during which time you can land. The aircraft has 8 blades, 2 of which Or 3 pieces may fail, such as hitting a bird or something, it doesn't matter, you can still land. The design is exactly like its name SureFly, you can stop in the air."
From a personal point of view, the best user for the average user is to get to the office quickly and easily every day through this flying taxi. It is estimated that by 2019, SureFly's retail price will reach 200,000 US dollars. Although this price is still expensive, it has at least become an idea that can be expected or worked.
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