CycloTech has introduced the concept of its first flying car, CruiseUp, a two-passenger electric plane.In its initial concept, the CruiseUp is twice the size of a regular car, providing room for two passengers. With six strategically located CycloRotors, the car has a futuristic look. In addition, it is planned to include a small compartment for luggage or carrying additional passengers.
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CycloRotors are thrust vector systems that enable an immediate thrust generation 360 degree around the rotation axis at constant rotation speed and direction within fractions of a second.
source.image: Global Update
A CruiseUp plane requires constant thrust to stay in the air, which requires significant energy consumption. CycloTech estimates a top speed of 150 km/h and a range of approximately 100 km.
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The specific orientation of the 6 rotors, with 2 on the length axis of the vehicle, enables high-precision sideways and backward flight, as well as mid-air braking – all without tilting or banking the vehicle.
The unprecedented test campaign revealed that the CycloRotor’s sound pressure level at a 100-meter (328 feet) distance is no more than 59 dBA, making this system exceptionally quiet.The CycloRotor claims to be a game-changing propulsion technology for the eVTOL market. It’s described as a 360-degree thrust vector control system.
