‘VertiplaneX3’

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•  Gurugram-based drone startup TechEagle delivered a parcel in Gujarat under a pilot project in collaboration with India post.

About ‘VertiplaneX3’ 

• The company launched a hybrid-electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drone called ‘VertiplaneX3’ with a payload capacity of 3 kg, a range of 100 km and a top speed of 120 kph. 
• The VTOL drone has the capability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter from a small area of 5mx5m.
• The project was aimed at enabling faster deliveries across the country, be it in urban cities or any rural village. 
• The learnings from the project would help stakeholders to scale up and commercialise the drone delivery of mail across the country.

Source:IE