It's a 'Quadcopter'!
Pilots flying quadcopters demonstrated their skills as their 'flying platforms' buzzed between and around flags, hoops which were laid out across the Phoenix Model Aviators airfield. This was their first 'test and evaluation day'. Each pilot looked through special goggles which gives them the view seen from the front of the aircraft as it flies around the course.
Even though the wind was low, a few crashes and spins were to be seen. However, no damage was recorded.
A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor, is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).
We look forward to seeing more exciting flying at the next 'test and evaluation day' on the 21st May, 2016 from 12 midday. Come along for a look or a fly.
Even though the wind was low, a few crashes and spins were to be seen. However, no damage was recorded.
A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor, is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).
We look forward to seeing more exciting flying at the next 'test and evaluation day' on the 21st May, 2016 from 12 midday. Come along for a look or a fly.
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