Aviv Innovations – Bluefin Tuna – sUAS News – The Business of Drones
Some may jest that helicopters are ungainly and obsolete, but to me, they are a profound passion and a testament to the marvels of engineering. Today, with great excitement, I introduce the Bluefin Tuna, a visionary F3C drone helicopter concept that embodies my lifelong dedication to this extraordinary field.
Helicopters have woven themselves deeply into the fabric of my existence. From years of exhilarating competitions in F3C drone helicopters to graduating with a BSc in Aerospace Engineering a decade ago, followed by countless hours spent immersed in their intricate engineering and hands-on experience, my journey has been one of unwavering devotion.
The unveiling of the Bluefin Tuna represents not just a moment in time, but the culmination of another milestone in fulfilling an old dream nurtured since childhood—to craft my own helicopter. It is a manifestation of the love affair I have with this craft, guiding me through every career choice and milestone.
While I reveal only a glimpse of the Bluefin Tuna’s potential today, which is more of a fun project to me, a personal interpretation of sportive F3C drone helicopters, know that its true essence will be unleashed in the future, protected by patents and IP, awaiting its moment to dazzle the world.
Allow me to address some anticipated inquiries:
1. To those who perceive me solely as a “designer,” I invite you to see beyond the surface. The Bluefin Tuna is a symphony of form and function, drawing inspiration from biomimicry inspired by the hydrodynamic features in the form of the bluefin tuna and the elegance, precision, and details of boutique watches mechanisms and appearance, while maintaining the utmost precision of aero mechanism, optimizing aerodynamics performance and high functional performance for its designated purpose.
2. This futuristic concept targets F3C drone helicopter sport competitions, prioritizing flight endurance and payload considerations unique to this domain.
Some of its key features include a lightweight and rigid main chassis, precise rotor head mechanisms designed and engineered to be fabricated from aerospace-grade materials such as titanium elements (Ti-6Al-4V), AL7075-T651 and a carbon fiber main mast. Additionally, its aerodynamic fuselage is optimized for high controllability and maneuverability in various wind regimes, along with futuristic morphing blades that optimize their form according to specific scenarios. More features will be revealed in the future.
This futuristic concept targets F3C drone helicopter sport competitions, prioritizing flight endurance and payload considerations unique to this domain.
Some of its key features include a lightweight and rigid main chassis, as well as lightweight and precise rotor head mechanisms. These components are designed and engineered using aerospace-grade materials such as titanium elements (Ti-6Al-4V), AL7075-T651 and a carbon fiber main mast. Additionally, it features an aerodynamic fuselage optimized for high controllability and maneuverability in various wind regimes. Furthermore, the concept introduces a futuristic design for morphing blades that optimize their form according to specific scenarios. Stay tuned for more features to be revealed in the future.
3. Helicopters, in all their configurations (from conventional configuration to coaxial, tandem, multirotors, winged, VTOLs, and other variations), offer unparalleled value across various industries. Some of this magic lies in their rotor head mechanisms and its irreplaceable features and merits. Each configuration might be optimized and adaptable to meet specific scenarios.
4. Advancements in electronics, controls, and algorithms enable unprecedented simplification and performance enhancement in helicopter design. This can be exemplified in the transition from flybar to flybarless systems that occurred more than a decade ago. This is just a glimpse of the many opportunities, but we can learn from this specific case how this innovation improved many aspects such as mechanical simplifications by reduced parts, enhanced aerodynamics, reliability, accuracy, and control with electronics assistance.
5. The landscape of helicopter innovation is rich with promise for those with eyes to see and minds to embrace.
I have a lot more to write on helicopters and their potential, but these are the main parts for now. Follow to see more on my future posts or DM for more information on that.
Also, join me on this journey as we unveil the first prototype of the Bluefin Tuna next week, with many more revelations to follow.
With fervent passion,
Aviv