In 2018, Bell received a Best of What's New Award in the Aerospace category for its Bell V-280 Valor Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator. This continued recognition validates Bell's commitment to technology advancement and innovation in the aerospace industry.
'The Best of What's New is our celebration of the most impactful and exciting innovations of the year,' says Popular Science Editor-in-Chief
APT 70 is part of the eVTOL family of vehicles Bell is developing, capable of rotation and translation in flight to achieve high speeds and long-range flight. APT's diverse mission capabilities allow it to serve many industries while keeping operations simple, efficient and fast. The vehicle's true multi-copter payload capability with fixed wing speed and endurance enables the customer to save time, going faster, longer.
'The team continues to develop innovative technology to meet the transportation needs of the future,' said
Bell announced the successful first autonomous flight of the APT 70 in August and recently carried 60lb payload with plans to expand to the maximum payload of 70lbs. The Bell team continues to develop technologies and expand the envelope to prepare the vehicle for entry into market.
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