Deliver your Emergency Supplies, Where you need them, When you need them – World’s most powerful and compact jet-engine drone with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability is set to revolutionize transportation and logistics. For the larger, more powerful version, check out the Axion Platform.
DEVELOPER VERSION AVAILABLE
Prices starting at $69,995.00
Standard Lead Time: 6-months
Key Design Features.
What differentiates JetQuad from other drones? Answer: Size, Speed, and Usability
SIZE
The AB6 JetQuad is a compact jet-engine drone – it is the size of a large suitcase and produces a maximum of 840N from four micro jet-engines. The JetQuad is ready to fly out-of-the-box using a shoulder-mounted ground-station and requires no assembly to launch. The JetQuad has no external airfoils and will operate in environments normally inaccessible by propeller-based drones.
SPEED
AB6 JetQuad can take-off vertically, hover precisely at a single location, and then seamlessly transition to high-speed horizontal flight. The innovative Thrust-Vectoring System (TVS) developed in-house by provides the JetQuad with an incredible set of features. An advanced software package helps the JetQuad perform agile maneuvers and fly autonomously through pre-set waypoints.
USABILITY
The JetQuad consumes any type of heavy-fuel (Diesel, Kerosene, Jet-A and Bio-diesel) commonly found in many locations across the world. It can be refueled in minutes as opposed to the hours it takes to recharge electrical drones. The JetQuad is quick to start and is capable of taking-off from a variety of surfaces thanks to its unique propulsion configuration.
"The JetQuad drone is like an unmanned, scaled-down version of the Harrier Jump-Jet"
A unique jet-powered platform that combines vertical lift capability of a helicopter with the high-speed maneuverability of a jet-fighter.
Less Moving Parts - Less Hassle.
We believe in simplicity. A high-speed jet-powered drone must be easy to build, easy to fly and easy to maintain. For this reason, the team at FusionFlight has produced a mechanically simple jet-powered drone containing just four turbines and four thrust vectoring nozzles. These components are combined with a compact avionics system to produce a truly compact but powerful drone.
JetQuad VTOL Jet Drone Top View
Upgrade Packages Available
Several upgrade packages are available which improve the Avionics or Aerodynamics of the vehicle. Contact FusionFlight for custom quotes.
AVIONICS
Various electronic upgrades are available for interested customers. A SATCOM receiver can be used to allow the ground-station to communicate with the drone via satellite, anywhere on Earth - useful for long-range missions. For operating the JetQuad in rough terrain, a companion computer with machine vision capability could greatly assist in autonomous navigation. Long range HD and FPV cameras are also available upon request.
AERODYNAMICS
The JetQuad may be upgraded with an aerodynamic package. A typical package would consist of a custom shell that is designed according to customer requirements for range, speed and payload delivery method. For example, a Blended-Wing Body (BWB) provides lift during cruise and greatly improves fuel efficiency. With a BWB, JetQuad can fly longer and further, but other bodies can be designed based on the specific application.
Applications Examples.
The JetQuad drone is useful anywhere where an ultra-fast and heavy delivery by air is necessary. This specifically applies to places lacking infrastructure or entirely disconnected from the electrical grid.
EMERGENCY SUPPLY
“Golden Rule” states that the quicker a patient receives treatment the higher is the survivability. For saving life, speed is key, and the JetQuad drone is ideal for this sort of applications, capable of in-time delivery of life-giving payloads ranging from organs to medications.
ALL-WEATHER LOGISTICS
The JetQuad can provide logistical support in places where ordinary trucks and helicopters get bogged down. Lack of external air-foils make the JetQuad very resilient in adverse weather conditions while the jet-engine compressor allows operation at very high altitudes.
PIPELINE SURVEILLANCE
Oil and gas companies ordinarily use expensive manned airplanes and helicopters to survey pipelines for damage. This is an overkill since the payload is typically the size of a camera. A JetQuad is a cheaper alternative for long-range surveillance and will perform the same missions for less cost.
Easy-Swap External Shell.
The JetQuad is a platform that can accommodate a vast variety of external shells - you dream it and JetQuad will make it fly. Shown below are some examples of external shells, the Blended Wing Body (BWB) and a "Flying DeLorean".
DeLorean Time-Machine Configuration.
Blended Wing Body (BWB) Configuration
Future Developments
Noise Suppression
FusionFlight is currently developing several noise suppression technologies including both passive and active systems. Frequency plays a key role in noise suppression. The JetQuad engines operate at a much higher RPM than comparably quadcopters and helicopters (over 100,000rpm compared to 10,000rpm). Higher frequency noise travels shorter distances through air. So even though the jet-engines are loud up-close (100dB), the noise dies down quickly as you move away.
Sustainable Fuel
The micro jet engine works on all types of heavy fuels including Biodiesel. In the future, algae farms could be used to produce bio-diesel, allowing the fuel to be synthesized from scratch, sustainably. Furthermore, turbine-based engines burn fuel at a lower-temperatures and pressures than internal combustion engines (ICE). As a result, released chemicals in the exhaust are much less toxic.
Supersonic Speed
Jet-engines are versatile devices that have huge upgrade potential. A turbojet may be equipped with an afterburner to boost the exit velocity of the exhaust gas. The added boost would allow the JetQuad to cross over the sound-barrier. A ramjet engine could also be combined with the jet-engine to allow for highly-efficient cruise at supersonic speeds. Sky is NOT the limit for jets!
