New UAV Hoped to Advance the State of Tilting Wing Designs
Advanced Aircraft Company has been selected to develop a tilt-wing prototype UAV for NASA. The "aero-activated", uncrewed aircraft will make considerable use of 3D printed materials and lightweight alloys throughout the development process, from rapid iteration all the way to small scale production. The company promises that the aircraft will offer a simpler, more robust tilt-wing configuration than existing manned aircraft, thanks to the lack of any necessary passenger equipment or space.