A vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft is an airplane able to take off or land vertically or on short runways. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are a subset of V/STOL …

3 days ago · Each year, VFS organizes meetings and activities around the world that advance the state of the art of VTOL aircraft technology. Hundreds of VFS members have been recognized over our 80 …

5 days ago · Understand VTOL drone technology, how fixed-wing hybrid systems work, top models for surveying and mapping, and when vertical takeoff and landing drones outperform multirotors.

Nov 23, 2025 · VTOL drones—short for Vertical Take-Off and Landing drones—are a fast-growing category of UAV that combine the hovering ability of multirotors with the range and efficiency of fixed …

Dec 1, 2024 · VTOL, which stands for Vertical Takeoff and Landing drones, are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can lift off and land vertically. They don’t need a long runway and can switch …

Jun 11, 2024 · As the name suggests, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft can become airborne or land vertically without the use of a runway strip. While helicopters are designed for …

Feb 24, 2025 · Discover what a VTOL aircraft is in this beginner's guide. Learn about vertical takeoff and landing technology, its history, types, advantages, and future applications in military and civilian …

VTOL airplane, any of several unconventional aircraft with rotating wing systems, such as the helicopter and autogiro. They may also have rotatable jet systems capable of vertical lift-off and landing in …

Aug 25, 2025 · VTOL supports both civilian and governmental missions—enabling rapid response, flexible logistics and access to regions underserved by conventional infrastructure.

Jan 8, 2026 · A VTOL drone is a drone that can take off, hover, and land vertically, just like a helicopter. VTOL stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing, an acronym that describes these vertical …