Urban Aeronautics' Cormorant drone has flown autonomously for two minutes, earlier this month after completing its first pattern flight, according to a company statement. Urban Aeronautics founder Rafi Yoeli said the successful flight opened the door to commercialisation, with the device aimed at "military rescue and evacuation situations". The Cormorant's flight was not trouble-free, however, and further tests are to be carried out to improve flight stage transitions, speed and manoeuvrability.
Urban Aeronautics' Cormorant drone has flown autonomously for two minutes, a month after completing its first pattern flight, according to a company statement. Urban Aeronautics founder Rafi Yoeli said the successful flight opened the door to commercialisation, with the device aimed at "military rescue and evacuation situations". The Cormorant's flight was not trouble-free, however, and further tests are to be carried out to improve flight stage transitions, speed and manoeuvrability.