A planetary research drone is proposed, which is capable for vertical takeoff and landing. A hybrid flight concept utilizing static lift enables the exploration over ground. The static lift is achieved with a lighter than CO2 gas like air, He or H2.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1304.5098,
title = {Ultralight Solar Powered Hybrid Research Drone},
author = {Csaba Singer},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1304.5098},
year = {2013}
}
Comments
Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration, held June 12 to 14, 2012 in Houston, Texas. LPI Contribution No. 1679, id.4059 http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2012LPICo1679.4059S