Unmanned aerial vehicles combine cargo vehicles

Black Knight Transformer is designed based on the features of unmanned aircraft and cargo vehicles, which can serve for military and civilian missions in the future.

Black Knight Transformer has the shape and function of a unmanned aerial vehicle and road transport. Experts test the first flight late last month and remote control from a secret base in southern California.

Black Knight weighs nearly 2,000kg, length 9.5m, width 5.8m and height 2.5m, the speed achieved on the ground is 112km / h. It has 8 propellers with feedback control system during flight being tracked through the computer.

In the test flight, the stability and balance of the vehicle is handled by automatic steering. Black Knight Transformer flew at a height of more than 3 meters above the ground with a landing pod, which limited the danger in case of risk. The cable below will support if it has to land an emergency.

According to experts, the Black Knight is specifically designed to serve cargo delivery missions, helping to evacuate residents in emergencies. Pilots can control the Black Knight Transformer by sitting in the cockpit or by remote control. In dangerous tasks, the ability to operate automatically without the driver will limit the danger to the pilot.

In the future, the next generation of the Black Knight will be designed in a smaller shape and put into service in military tasks such as supplying goods or moving soldiers. In addition, it can also be used in other civilian tasks such as delivery or fire.