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FLARES-VTOL

Parachutes/Recovery Systems

Description

FLARES-VTOL is a Flying Launch and Recovery System engineered to provide vertical launch and recovery capabilities to fixed-wing UAVs without compromising mission performance. The system requires minimal airframe modifications (typically just small wingtip hooks) and actually increases useful load while maintaining endurance. Designed for maximum versatility, FLARES features true motor-out redundancy and has been tested in extreme conditions from -20°C to +45°C with a perfect safety record.

About the Company

Hood Technology Corporation

Hood Technology is an engineering-oriented company headquartered in Hood River, Oregon, USA. They specialize in stabilized gimbals for manned and unmanned vehicles, UAV launch and recovery systems,...

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Core Information

Recovery system category
Other
Name
FLARES-VTOL
Model
FLARES

Compatibility

Supported vehicle types
Fixed-Wing
Mounting locations
Wing
Propeller stop option
Not Applicable

Deployment & Activation

Redundancy
Dual

Environmental & Operational

Operating temperature max (°C)
45
Operating altitude max (m)
3048
Operating temperature min (°C)
-20
Max wind speed at deployment (m/s)
15

Maintenance & Support

Reusable

Use Cases & Market

Primary applications
Mapping/Survey Inspection Defense Research
Target market
Enterprise Government OEM/Integrator Research/Education