The future of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) autonomous aircraft systems (UAS)  is promising. With the help of new technologies such as electric propulsion, advanced avionics, navigation, and automated operations , VTOL UAS aircraft are  becoming more efficient, quieter, and safer than ever before. There has been a lot in the press about how they will revolutionize personal transportation,  but their impact will be just as great if not greater across many other business sectors.  

The future of VTOL aircraft looks bright. Advances in VTOL technologies and their potential applications could also dramatically  reduce the environmental impact of air travel and cargo delivery..  Alternative fuel technologies could mean VTOL aircraft may someday  be powered by renewable energy sources, improving efficiency and helping reduce greenhouse emissions. The future of VTOL looks bright.

As the technology continues to progress, VTOL aircraft will become increasingly commonplace in commercial applications. Autonomous VTOL UAS aircraft like PteroDynamics’ Transwing^® marry outstanding VTOL performance characteristics with the range, endurance, and speed endurance of fixed-winged aircraft enabling them to access remote, hard-to-reach locations with no runways. These performance capabilities have direct applications for military as well as commercial maritime logistics and resupply, automated cargo delivery, linear inspection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and long-range surveillance in support of law enforcement and public safety agencies.

The future is bright for automated VTOL UAS aircraft. Advances in autonomous systems technology will  improve the safety, reliability, and simplicity of UAS aircraft while bringing down operating costs.