My VISION for IGOR
To produce a DIY KIT built Safe, Easy to Build and Fly EVTOL aircraft for commuting, recreation and utility work that's...
- Capable of carrying 250lb pilot
- Easy access for larger people (like me)
- Flight as an unmanned drone(for training etc.) or live pilot
- Future Upgradable and adaptable to new technology and hardware...
- 20 Minute recharging capable
- Weight shift manual mode, stabilize mode, GPS mode and Mission planning Auto Mode
- Wing Assist options for extended range flights
- Compact to fit in any standard garage
- Affordable
- Fun and Exhilarating
1st Hover Test
My 1st hover test. I weigh 300lbs in this test and could hover at 30% throttle... Still in ground effect but I'm happy with this 1st step!
Lower POD Assembly & Landing Skids
7 Lifting POD assembly each comprised of 2 counter rotating DC Drive Motors generating 500lbs thrust
IGOR & TwisTUBES
I literally have thousands of small connectors, components and various small electronic parts and I'd be lost with out my TwisTUBES!
Landing Skid Shock Dampening
After several "HARD" landings it became obvious that something was needed to absorb the shock. I designed this system using shock cords from a piper cub and it can absorb a force of 1200lbs to 3900lbs per foot on "Heavy" landings. IGOR is programmed for a "not to exceed" decent rate of 5' per second.
Upper Lifting PODS
These 2 upper pods (right side shown) generate an additional 140lbs of thrust that can be articulated to forward flight to engage the wing assist for extended flight times
FLIGHT CONTROL
Flight stabilization is controlled by a PIXHAWK flight controller with super precise and reliable RTK GPS system with multiple fail safe contingencies.
The upper Lifting PODS are mixed into the controller with a custom RC input modification
TEST STAND
After an unfortunate "uncontrolled landing" I though it best to build a test platform to test fail safe contingencies with out risk of an emergency room visit
Low Battery
Throttle Loss
Minimum Descent Speed
Uneven trust loss
Auto Land
Stay tuned for updates...
I am working toward launching a Kickstarter Campaign to create an open source style collaboration with other like minded individuals to accelerate the build and help turn IGOR into a world class personal EVTOL aircraft for the masses...
