SkyLifter - Key Technology Features
SkyLifter - Key Technology Features
Symmetrical discus-shaped (lenticular) aerostat (a ‘flattened’ balloon).
The omni-directional shape avoids the need for SkyLifters to turn and face into wind, greatly simplifying the handling process for disposable payloads.
Even distribution of payload External, regular-spaced suspension lines avoid the need to build heavy and complex internal support structures, thereby lowering the cost of MRO, and helping to stabilise the aircraft.
Propulsion and directional control system
Propellers provide almost instant vectored thrust to any 360-degree direction. These supplement the natural passive stability arrangement with an active automated dampening control.
Propulsion and directional control system
Propellers provide almost instant vectored thrust to any 360-degree direction. These supplement the natural passive stability arrangement with an active automated dampening control.
Performance
SkyLifters are not designed to fly as fast as jets or rotor-craft. We are not competing with fast-transit operations.
At around 40 knots (80kmph) a SkyLifter is used for non-time-sensitive applications, of which there are many.
And SkyLifters have a low demand for ground infrastructure and therefore can operate in rural areas.
With low maintenance requirements (especially when compared to helicopters), the operational utilisation rate is high. In other words, more time spent flying and earning revenue, with less time being serviced on the ground
At around 40 knots (80kmph) a SkyLifter is used for non-time-sensitive applications, of which there are many.
And SkyLifters have a low demand for ground infrastructure and therefore can operate in rural areas.
With low maintenance requirements (especially when compared to helicopters), the operational utilisation rate is high. In other words, more time spent flying and earning revenue, with less time being serviced on the ground
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