An ultra-light, quiet, non-polluting low-cost helicopter
Greener
With its only emissions being water vapour the Dragonfly DF1 is the first quiet, ultra-light, non-polluting low-cost helicopter. With less flight controls and moving parts it is simpler and safer to fly than conventional helicopters
Improved Stability and Safety
Stability is vastly improved by propelling the rotors directly which results in less vibration and as there is no motor torque, the tail rotor is only required to rotate the helicopter thus removing the cause of 98% of all helicopter incidents.
Certified
The dragonfly is a fully certified and sanctified machine which is approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
Unique Propulsion System
The Tip Jet DRAGONFLY does not have a conventional turbine. It’s powered by a pair of rocket motors manufactured by jetpack maker, Tecaeromex.
Water Vapour Emissions
The rocket like engines are fed with hydrogen peroxide (50% concentration) and additives. The output power can be compared to a 110kg heavy and 100hp strong conventional engine. Hydrogen peroxide is converted with oxygen into hot steam which transfers the forward thrust directly onto the rotor blades.
Key Features
- Bio-Ethanol pressure jet engine or H2O2 rocket propulsion system
- Excellent flying qualities
- No torque from the main rotor results in high stability
- Virtually no radar and infrared signature
- Unique autonomous air vehicle
- On-line and off-line navigation and auto-landing system
- Modular system designed to meet the user’s needs and concerns
- Astoundingly low operation and maintenance costs in comparison with competitive systems
- Low noise level
- “Engineless” design offers huge power to weight ratio and hence great payload flexibility