Innopolis University presented its innovative unmanned aerial vehicle at the DID x AI IN 2024 forum. The InnoVtol-A12 drone was created using "flying wing" technology from composite materials.
Developed by specialists from the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the Russian IT University, InnoVtol-A12 is a compact device designed for use in aviation operations. Its design integrates lidar scanning modules and high-precision geodetic cameras.
The design of the new unmanned aerial vehicle provides the possibility of vertical take-off and landing in any area on various types of surfaces, including unprepared ground or bulk sites.
The maximum flight altitude of the drone is 2,500 meters, and its cruising speed is 80 km/h. The drone is capable of carrying a payload of up to 1.5 kg for more than one and a half hours without recharging.
The new version of InnoVtol is our planned continuation of the line of vertical take-off and landing drones. Instead of a hybrid scheme, the drone has become completely electric.
It is lighter than the previous model, but at the same time it successfully copes with monitoring tasks in vast territories. Currently, the new unmanned aerial vehicle is undergoing a series of tests and is being tested in real conditions. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.
Bariev emphasized that the design was developed taking into account the features of the most popular models of lidars and cameras, which have already proven their effectiveness in the work of surveyors.
Earlier www1.ru reported that an unmanned electric bus was launched in Innopolis. It makes 2–3 trips a day on schedule, transporting students and university staff, and can accommodate up to 10 passengers in total.
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