VANILLA AIRCRAFT — National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR Phase I: The innovation proposed for research, and evaluation, and maturation is that of a new clas
VANILLA AIRCRAFT — SBIR Phase I award from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Amount
- $100,000
- Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- VA
- Period
- 2011-02-18 → 2011-09-29
Description
The innovation proposed for research, and evaluation, and maturation is that of a new class of small Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) with increased payload capability, which may be well suited for use as an aerial payload platform in harsh, remote environments. In specific, the innovation proposed is the use of a hybrid structure in an electric man-portable UAS for scientific use. The fabrication techniques to be investigated in Phase 1 will also lead to a unique and repeatable lean airframe manufacturing process.