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Multi-Directional Missile Drones

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The QuadRKT Drone Can Fly Like a Missile or Hover Like a Copter

— August 4, 2016 — Tech
The QuadRKT drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that has its cake and eats it too. While most quadcopter drones sacrifice horizontal speed in exchange for the ability to hover, and virtually all hobby rockets can move super fast but in one direction, the QuadRKT drone's unique design allows it to have the best of both worlds.

The base of the QuadRKT closely resembles a standard quadcopter drone, with four propellers splayed at right angles from one another. However, the aerodynamic, missile-like tip changes the flight of the device so that, when flying horizontally, it can move far faster than its competitors. The basic concept is simple: when taking off, the QuadRKT flies "nose-up," but once it reaches adequate speed, its nose pitches downward into "missile mode." The result is a drone that's both precise and fast.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Drones - Drones that combine the features of both copters and rockets offer improved speed and agility.
2. Aerodynamic Design - Aerodynamic missile-like tips in drone design can offer increased horizontal speed and stability during flight.
3. Precision Drones - Drones that can shift modes during flight can offer better precision and control for specific tasks.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can benefit from utilizing hybrid drone technology to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for transportation or military use with increased speed and maneuverability.
2. Delivery Services - Delivery services can employ precision drones for faster and more efficient delivery of goods in urban areas.
3. Film and Photography - The film and photography industry can use hybrid drones for aerial shots with more precision and stability.
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