Annular Wing Quadrocopter from Santos Labs

Gary Mortimer

Insitu’s new South American partner Santos Labs unveiled its multirotor at LAAD 2013. A fish eyed 360 degree camera is fitted to the 1.5kg quadrocopter. It uses an annular wing to provide lift and prop guard. Named Orbis the platform is waterproof and is intended to meet a Brazilian Navy requirement. The flight video shows a sprightly performance, for just how many minutes we wonder.

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Gary Mortimer

Founder and Editor of sUAS News | Gary Mortimer has been a commercial balloon pilot for 25 years and also flies full-size helicopters. Prior to that, he made tea and coffee in air traffic control towers across the UK as a member of the Royal Air Force.