VTOL Tandem Tilt-Wing with 8 Propellers

ArduPlane Plane 4.0
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Hi all,

I am interested in implementing a VTOL tandem wing platform with 8 propellers.

The platform that I have in mind closely follows the Airbus Vahana and the NASA LA-8 Aerodrome.

I was wondering whether this is something which can be implemented on the stock Plane 4.08 firmware. As far as I can tell the platforms have the following features -

  1. Tandem wings with control surfaces on both the fore and aft wings.
  2. For the LA-8 there is an additional V-tail.
    3.The propeller directions for the LA-8 are shown below. In hover this is akin to an octocopter in a H configuration, where the H is rotated by 90 degrees and the motor directions are the same on either side of the aircraft.

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  1. Variable pitch on some or all of the propellers for the Vahana. Though I suspect there is not enough motor channels in the firmware.

Appreciate any suggestions the you might have. Thank you.

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Hello, I am also interested in the same type of configuration.

Do you have any updates on your project? I would appreciate it if you could share your progress and challenges with me.

I am working on a similar project and I am looking for some resources.