The FP-981C electrically powered, vertical take-off and landing unmanned transport aircraft with compound wings was designed to overcome logistical challenges in areas with limited transport infrastructure. It is not dependent on specific types of terrain for take-off and landing, thus enabling cost-effective transport logistics for a broad section of the population. An operations management system developed by the manufacturer ensures intelligent flight path planning, clustering and multitasking.
Statement by the Jury
The unmanned FP-981C is a cleverly designed transport aircraft that combines outstanding performance with ease of operation.
Credits
Manufacturer:
Aerospace Times Feipeng Co., Ltd., Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China
In-house design:
Zefeng Liu, Yachuan Wei, Fugui Wang, Yongbin Nie, Meng Tan, Qiyue Guo, Changyu Ma, Yingxi Shi
