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PYROMERAL Systems S.A. 13 rue d'Ognon, 60810 Barbery, France Phone: +33 (0)3 44 72 34 77 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 72 07 57 http://www.pyromeral.com High Temperature Composites Heat Shields • Fire Barriers Exhaust Ducts “Developing high-end complex circuit boards such as these is challenging,” Locke noted. “It is important to keep up to date with design and manufacturing technologies, and there’s a major shortage of engineers with the right skillset for working in this field. As a result, there are only a few companies that produce embedded systems at this level of complexity.” Norco Composites & GRP showcased the application of composites in UASs by displaying the VTOL Flying Wing UAV at the show. This prototype fixed-wing aircraft was built by Norco in conjunction with VTOL Technologies, and weighs 3.5 kg (7 kg GTOW with a payload and battery system). “The craft’s applications are in airborne asset and infrastructure inspection, monitoring complex regulated environments, surveying buildings, pylons, oil and gas pipelines, and ground studies,” said Jason Hunt. “This fixed-wing craft is electrically powered and takes off vertically using thrust-vectoring pivot arms, which then tilt through 90 º to propel the aircraft forwards, achieving ranges of up to 100 km. The fuselage and wings of the airframe are produced using a two-ply sandwich panel composite; its woven fabrics measure 0.1 mm thick per ply. The materials and construction combine The VTOL Flying Wing UAV from Norco and VTOL Technologies