Vertical Takeoff

Vertical takeoff (VTOL) technology, encompassing aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aims to improve efficiency and safety in air transportation and data acquisition. Current research focuses on optimizing VTOL flight paths using deep reinforcement learning and advanced control algorithms like the Invariant Extended Kalman Filter to address challenges like wind effects and energy consumption, particularly in urban environments. These advancements are improving the performance and reliability of VTOL systems for applications ranging from passenger transport (Urban Air Mobility) to mineral exploration, driving innovation in both aerospace engineering and related fields.