FusionFlight has introduced the Axion (Model AB8) – a Multi-Purpose Aerial Vehicle based on the flight proven JetQuad (Model AB6). The Axion has 4-times the power output of the JetQuad and sports eight micro jet-engines for a maximum of 3600N thrust at lift off.
The key differences between the Axion platform and other VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) vehicles:
- Entirely enclosed jet-engines provide increased levels of weather resiliency and ruggedness. There are no externally moving parts.
- Innovative thrust deflection allows engine start-up and idle operation on simple concrete surfaces, with no damage impact during take-off. Persons can also easily access the vehicle from the sides during idle operation and full throttle.
- The platform can be refitted in a matter of hours to match the desired application such as F1-Style Aerial Racer, Medevac (“Air-Stretcher”) or Vertical Cargo Lifter.
- Quick and easy Diesel refill at your local gas-station.
The naturally flat geometry of the vehicle decreases the drag in cruise mode allowing a greater speed. The vehicle comes equipped with two 15-gallon cross-linked fuel tanks. Axion can be easily customized for a variety of human and cargo payloads.
The jet-engines of the Axion consume a variety of heavy-fuels ranging from gas-station Diesel to Biodiesel to Jet-A making it easy to refuel the vehicle almost anywhere in the world. Furthermore, it only takes a few minutes to refill the 30-gallon fuel tank as opposed to the several hours it takes to recharge an electrical aerial transport.
Axion’s compact frame coupled with micro jet-engines makes up a vehicle with a small landing foot-print – half the size of an equivalent propeller driven aircraft. Axion can easily fit in a standard parking spot or the back of a pick-up truck. The fully enclosed Thrust Vectoring System allows the Axion to fly in terrain (between cliffs and trees) that is normally inaccessibly to propeller aircraft (like helicopters).
About FusionFlight
FusionFlight Inc. is an 8-year-old Aerospace company based out of DFW, USA. The company aims to push the frontiers of transportation and micro power generation through the implementation of micro jet engines in various machines. The primary product, JetQuad, solves the inherent problem of modern electrical drones which are greatly limited in payload capacity and top speed due to the low energy density of conventional battery technology. The secondary product, Axion, is a larger version of the JetQuad and is capable of transporting a single-person or heavy cargo. Both the JetQuad and Axion open an entire new dimension in atmospheric flight.
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