What is Sabal-20 Logistics Drone?

About Sabal-20 Logistics Drone:

• It is an electric-unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology, designed specifically for aerial logistics.
• It was manufactured by the private drone manufacturer EndureAir.
• It is designed to fulfill demanding operational requirements, assisting with tasks including precise logistics, high-altitude operations, and long-distance deliveries. 
• Features:
  • The drone features tandem rotor configuration, and the design “ensures remarkable stability, superior high-altitude performance, minimised turbulence risk, and outstanding lifting capacity across diverse terrains”.
  • It is capable of carrying payloads of up to 20 kg, which is equivalent to 50 percent of its own weight, with scalable options for future requirements.
  • It can operate in confined and rugged terrain, while its low RPM (revolutions per minute) design minimises noise, enhancing stealth in sensitive missions.
  • One of the standout features of the Sabal 20 is its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology, which allows the drone to operate in confined spaces and difficult environments. 
  • It also has cutting-edge autonomous flight capabilities and user-friendly controls that simplify complex tasks, ensuring reliable performance even when it is beyond the line of sight of the operator.

Q1: What is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology?

A VTOL aircraft is a vehicle that can depart, hover and land vertically. This includes fixed-wing aircrafts with the ability to take off and touch down vertically as well as helicopters or other aircraft with powered rotors. VTOL aircrafts' ability to take off and land vertically as well as hover, fly slowly and land in small spaces distinguishes it from the conventional aircraft. 

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