Other VTOL UAV Craft

There exist many VTOL UAV craft, however the Circular Wing takes advantage of centrepital air dynamics to provide the main function as a stable LEO platform.

Cypher is by far the most tested platform and role placement for urban warfare. Using a ducted fan for downward directional thrust is common among existing VTOL UAV's. The circular wing does not use this technique.

AROD is another ducted fan VTOL UAV. In the second version, multiple ducted fans are used. Stability is always an issue with a downward thrust craft. It is like balancing on a cone of air. Slip one way or the other and you fall over. The Circular Wing design employed by LTG uses a stability air frame that is more like a doughnut which it nestles in. The air pressure surrounding it keeps it from toppling over. This is what makes it such a stable platform.

A favorite of LTG is the Georgia Research Institutes Dragon Stalker. Again, this VTOL is designed to move around quickly. The Circular Wing is not in this class, as it is designed as a stable platform not astable motion.