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ThunderFly TF-G2 autogyro

ThunderFly · Autogyro · Digital Age (2010–present)

ThunderFly TF-G2 autogyro — Autogyro
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ThunderFly TF-G2 is a UAV of autogyro type designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic. The first flight took place in May 2020. Its primary use involves simpler flight operations under adverse weather conditions, supporting applications from scientific research to air pollution monitoring. Thanks to the open-source hardware design and the use of 3D printing technology it can be easily modified for a specific application. A key feature of the TF-G2 autogyro is its ability to fly in strong winds with wind gusts setting it apart from similar-sized multicopters or aircraft that are not capable of such flights due to safety reasons. Another important feature of autogyro is an autorotation safety mode that enables a controlled (slow) descent even in the event of avionics failure.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Autogyro
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Manufacturer
ThunderFly
Co-Manufacturer
Czech Republic
Status
Active
Service Entry
2020