Additive Molding technology revolutionizes autonomous drone design

Along with light weight, foldability for easy transport and long flight range, the Skydio X2 autonomous drone features situational awareness, infrared imaging and other advanced skills and software capabilities. Photo Credit | Skydio
Arris’ (Berkeley, Calif., U.S.) Additive Molding technology combines 3D-aligned continuous fiber additive manufacturing with high-speed compression molding for fabrication of high-performance thermoplastic composite parts for a variety of potential end-use applications. Recently, Arris has partnered with drone manufacturer and autonomous flight technology leader Skydio (Redwood City, Calif., U.S.) to redefine drone airframe design using Additive Molding.
The autonomous Skydio X2 drone, said to be lighter and more robust with longer range than the company’s previously launched consumer drones, has been developed for use in industrial, consumer and defense settings. Notably, Skydio X2’s foldable airframe features a single glass and carbon fiber/thermoplastic structural component manufactured using Arris’ Additive Molding process, consolidating the previous model’s 17-part assembly with one multi-functional, multi-material structure. The new design also adds strength and stiffness at a fraction of the weight, enabling the Skydio X2 to reach higher speeds and distances up to six kilometers. For this design, Skydio received the CES 2021 Best of Innovation Award in the Drone and Unmanned Systems category.

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