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The Swiss drone manufacturer has demonstrated a self-charging hybrid-electric system, allowing for extended mission capabilities.
The drone is expected to undergo a series of test flights in various conditions to validate its performance, safety, and reliability. These tests will be pivotal in preparing the Aero2 for commercial applications.
Teamed with Dufour's in-house designed variable-pitch hub mechanism, these propellers will deliver the lift and cruise thrust for the aircraft.
Plettenberg's high torque, electric motor will drive the tail propeller on Aero 2. It is light weight and thermally efficient, and modified to provide the system redundancy required for continued safe flight of the aircraft.
Replacing a number of structural metal parts with highest performing thermoplastic composites will help Dufour Aerospace achieve the ambitious weight targets for the Aero2 programme.
Spright, the launch customer for Aero2, will soon receive a second X2.2 prototype, which will undergo tests including system, ground and flight tests. This unit will serve as a demonstrator in the U.S. from October.
Dufour's flagship aircraft the Aero3 hybrid VTOL will have a main electric propulsion system of eight motors that will power six propellers on the fixed tilt-wing and two propellers on the tail.
