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Volanti Development Story – Part 2

As already mentioned, being able to ‘mix and match’ different airframe elements is vital to satisfying different specific mission requirements. The base structural component is what we call the ‘wing-box’ which is effectively the central fuselage and inboard wing-roots including the main carry-through spar.

Parallels Between Drones Today and the PC in the ’70s

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak took an interest in the Carbonix Volanti VTOL RPAS at a recent tech community event.. Fascinating to hear him relate how the current rapid development in UAV technology “must feel like” the early days of the PC. Those directly involved had an inkling of the potential this new technology promised, but […]

Volanti Development Story – Part 1

Airframe Development, A Path of Continuous Improvement At Carbonix we are passionate about sharing what we do with those who are similarly fascinated by high performance materials and fluid dynamics. Advancing the state-of-the art is an absorbing process of interrogating nature, testing new ideas, and learning through observation. We know we are not the only […]