Platform
4+1 QuadPlane Architecture
Four lift motors handle vertical takeoff and landing. One pusher motor drives efficient cruise. The best of both worlds — no runway, maximum range.
How It Works
The Stork uses a QuadPlane configuration managed by ArduPilot. This architecture combines VTOL convenience with fixed-wing efficiency in a single airframe.
Vertical Takeoff
Four lift motors spin up and lift the aircraft vertically from any 3×3 m clearing. No runway needed.
Transition
The pusher motor engages while lift motors gradually reduce thrust. The wing takes over as speed builds past stall speed.
Cruise
Lift motors stop entirely. The pusher and wing provide efficient fixed-wing flight at 54–60 km/h, covering up to 130 km.
Return Transition
As the aircraft approaches its destination, lift motors restart and the pusher slows. The aircraft bleeds speed and enters hover.
Vertical Landing
Precision GPS-guided descent to the landing zone. Fully autonomous — no pilot stick input required in AUTO mode.
Airframe
Performance
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