
Polish unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer MADDOS has outfitted its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with the SP-210 TS ROS carburetor engine from Sky Power International.Â
Sky Power International provided the SP-210 TS ROS engine for the MADDOS VTOL 600h, along with an integrated starter and a generator for power production.Â
The SP-210 TS ROS is a 2-cylinder engine that develops 17.1 hp (12.6 KW at 6000 rpm) from a displacement of 210 cc. Due to the hybrid propulsion concept, it delivers a maximum flight time of up to 10 hours for the VTOL 600h.
The flight system features a wingspan of 6 meters and can carry up to 25 kilograms, giving it a total take-off weight of 110 kilograms. The cruising speed for the system is 115 km/h, and the maximum speed is 138 km/h.Â
MADDOS offer two VTOL solutions in the VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, and the VTOL 600h, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept.Â
In addition to the four rotors for vertical take-off and landing, the VTOL 600h also has a tail drive for horizontal flight. MADDOS relies on two-stroke technology from Sky Power International to achieve VTOL flight.
The hybrid MADDOS unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms are designed in a VTOL configuration, and can take off and land almost anywhere, even in strong winds.
The high payload and fuselage capacity allows the UAVs to carry state-of-the-art sensor technology on board. MADDOS UAVs can be used in both military and civil applications for surveillance, border control, search and rescue, or public safety.Â