Advanced Aircraft Company, January 11, 2022 - After four years of development, Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) has launched its first long-endurance hybrid-electric UAS.
Known as the Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System, or HAMR, the system features a multi-rotor configuration with a hybrid gas-electric propulsion system,
“Because fuel injection is computer controlled, the aircraft always receives the appropriate amount of fuel. The system automatically injects extra fuel for takeoff and then leans out during flight, making the long endurance drone more fuel efficient. It also features an aerodynamic frame design.”, AAC Founder/CEO Bill Fredericks said.
ENDURANCE AND POWER
A maximum flight time of 3.5+ hours or a maximum payload capacity of 6 lbs.
Unique Hybrid Electric Propulsion enables 6x increase in flight time over battery powered multi-rotors.
MOBILITY
This aircraft can transit long distances at speed and continuously hover and maneuver like any other multi-rotor for hours at a time performing detailed inspections.
BALANCE
This aircraft is optimized to maximize your productivity. In addition to flying for hours at a time, it is rapidly setup (less than 4 minutes), durable (IP65 rated), and field maintainable.
The new aircraft applications includes precision agriculture, surveying and mapping, infrastructure inspection, police and first responders, Department of Defense, atmospheric and marine science, site security and rural area package delivery.
Known as the Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System, or HAMR, the system features a multi-rotor configuration with a hybrid gas-electric propulsion system,
“Because fuel injection is computer controlled, the aircraft always receives the appropriate amount of fuel. The system automatically injects extra fuel for takeoff and then leans out during flight, making the long endurance drone more fuel efficient. It also features an aerodynamic frame design.”, AAC Founder/CEO Bill Fredericks said.
ENDURANCE AND POWER
A maximum flight time of 3.5+ hours or a maximum payload capacity of 6 lbs.
Unique Hybrid Electric Propulsion enables 6x increase in flight time over battery powered multi-rotors.
MOBILITY
This aircraft can transit long distances at speed and continuously hover and maneuver like any other multi-rotor for hours at a time performing detailed inspections.
BALANCE
This aircraft is optimized to maximize your productivity. In addition to flying for hours at a time, it is rapidly setup (less than 4 minutes), durable (IP65 rated), and field maintainable.
The new aircraft applications includes precision agriculture, surveying and mapping, infrastructure inspection, police and first responders, Department of Defense, atmospheric and marine science, site security and rural area package delivery.
HAMR Specifications
Number of Electrical Motors : 6
Motor Type : Brushless DC
Motor Make and Model : T-Motor U8 Pro
in-Flight Dimensions
Length : 65 in
Width : 130 in
Height : 19 in
Maximum Gross for Takeoff : 40.0 lbs
Maximum Useful Load (Fuel+Payload) : 8.0 lbs
Typical Empty Weight : 32.0 lbs
Velocity Never Exceed (VNE) : 25 knots forward flight, 15 knots sideways or backwards flight
Maximum Altitude : 7,000 feet with take-off weight 36 pounds
Maximum Rate of Climb/Descent : 400 feet/minute
See also |
AAC
Advanced Aircraft Company State of Virginia 
Helicopters UAV & Drones 
