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Video: New NASA Drone Flies Like Plane, Rises Like Helicopter
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“Greased Lightning” a new NASA drone that is being tested at their research center in Virginia, might just be the thing Amazon has been looking for in their quest to “drone deliver” packages. With the take off abilities of a helicopter and the flight speed and weight capacity of a plane, Greased Lightning is certainly something that many will be watching as it progresses. The technology it uses has been around for awhile, however the vertical-takeoff design is being used with newer technologies.
According to The Christian Science Monitor:
NASA says the Greased Lightning combines the speed and cargo carrying capacity of a plane with the maneuverability of a helicopter. Rather than needing a runway for takeoff and landing, the Greased Lightning can take off from a small landing pad. Its rotors are controlled by throttles that govern the wings and tail independently, and NASA has built several different models out of materials ranging from foam to fiberglass to carbon fiber.
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Source: http://truthisscary.com/2015/05/video-new-nasa-drone-flies-like-plane-rises-like-helicopter/
