AirKamuy develops fixed-wing VTOL UAVs that combine vertical takeoff and landing with efficient, long-range horizontal flight. Our hybrid aircraft offer extended mission endurance and increased payload capacity for defense, logistics, and surveillance applications.
Funding
$700.4K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional multi-rotor drones offer vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities but are limited by short flight times and payload capacity. Conversely, fixed-wing aircraft provide efficient, long-duration flight but require runways or launch systems, restricting their operational flexibility. This dichotomy limits the scope and efficiency of aerial operations for various industries.
Solution
AirKamuy develops advanced fixed-wing VTOL unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that bridge the gap between multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft. Our proprietary technology enables aircraft to achieve vertical takeoff and landing while also performing efficient, long-range horizontal flight. This hybrid capability allows for greater operational flexibility, extended mission endurance, and increased payload capacity compared to conventional drones. We aim to provide scalable and sustainable UAV solutions for diverse applications, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding the potential of aerial platforms.
Target Audience
Our primary customers include organizations in defense, logistics, surveillance, and infrastructure monitoring sectors that require extended flight duration, significant payload capacity, and operational flexibility from their unmanned aerial systems.
Features
- **Fixed-Wing VTOL Design:** Combines the benefits of vertical takeoff and landing with efficient fixed-wing aerodynamics.
- **In-Air Folding Wing Mechanism:** Allows for compact storage and transport, reducing the operational footprint and simplifying deployment, similar to multi-rotor drones.
- **High-Efficiency Airframe Configuration:** Optimized aerodynamic design with larger rotors for enhanced lift and payload capacity without significantly increasing overall aircraft size.
- **Hybrid Power Systems:** Integration of internal combustion engines or fuel cells to generate electricity, significantly extending flight times beyond battery-only limitations.
- **AirKamuy Σ-1:** A versatile fixed-wing VTOL UAV designed for logistics, search, and surveillance, featuring a 1.4m wingspan and up to 120 minutes of flight time (electric) or 360 minutes (hybrid).
- **AirKamuy 150:** A cost-effective fixed-wing UAV constructed primarily from cardboard, offering extended flight capabilities for various applications.
- **Custom UAV Development Services:** Offers bespoke drone design and manufacturing based on client-specific requirements and use cases.