The Original
Rev-1
Design
Our award winning aircraft, Rev-1, uses a revolutionary Biplane Tailsitter configuration. This configuration allows the plane to take off and land vertically, then pitch forward 90 degrees and fly like a biplane, optimizing forward flight efficiency.
Technology
Rev-1 is capable of both piloted and autonomous flight using a custom flight mode in Ardupilot. Its innovative foam cut wings make Rev-1 incredibly lightweight with a payload fraction of 20%. Fitted with a custom cowling optimized for subsonic flight, Rev-1 pushes the boundaries of aerodynamic efficiency.
Competition
Despite being built with a budget of only $3,800–a fifth of the typical contestant–Rev 1 excelled in the fly off due to our team’s ingenuity. We posted a competition leading lap time of 1:07, 37.3% faster than the next best team. Rev-1 also completed a record 10 laps, 2 more than second place.
