design_id,animals,traits,animal_count,trait_count,empty_mass_kg,payload_mass_kg,rotor_count,max_twr,burst_power_factor,burst_duration_s,unsteady_lift_gain,energy_system_type,energy_system_description,energy_density_class,power_class,tech_maturity_class,energy_system_extra_failure_risk,battery_mass_kg,battery_spec_energy_Wh_per_kg,battery_energy_Wh,supercap_mass_kg,supercap_energy_Wh,structural_material,structural_material_class,structural_extra_failure_risk,rotor_blade_material,landing_gear_material,frame_stiffness_longitudinal,tendon_cable_fraction,gust_rejection_gain,landing_gear_mass_kg,max_touchdown_velocity_mps,cruise_speed_mps,climb_rate_mps,mode_count,mtow_kg,payload_to_aircraft_ratio,rule_empty_mass_ok,rule_payload_ok,design_qualifying,design_qualifying_score,design_summary,propulsion_architecture,primary_propulsor_type,secondary_propulsor_type,secondary_propulsor_fraction,propulsion_hover_power_factor,propulsion_cruise_power_factor,propulsion_arch_extra_failure_risk,image_prompt
DLIFT_4bea617456,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,21.26938124699791,57.34675561410429,8,2.1310596998296174,2.3533989748458226,18.16705265098237,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.797296377167434,182.38377755504564,1239.716590429023,0.6559139244108101,26.236556976432404,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7549191064456662,0.0,1.3174122209048251,1.2715421771424384,1.6785313677518174,21.188609133556533,2.025995038712244,3,78.6161368611022,2.6962117490934796,True,True,True,2.6962117490934796,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.3 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1240 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.33610020660719675,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ef4fa71dc,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,18.676748462871352,57.34432775454279,18,1.631237618460707,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.759997838686836,622.7798975098585,5455.55055616397,2.053842752969624,82.15371011878496,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.33859367926946776,0.0,1.2,1.8682209856894476,0.9219656871726529,23.85819428670109,5.505470505890676,4,76.02107621741413,3.07035926882782,True,True,True,3.07035926882782,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.3 kg (3.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~5456 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0093862b72,"tiger,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,23.407847991810257,76.11555709510301,13,2.2783370874414537,2.0153257639552686,6.381488730000461,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.45394132177838,256.2799798122802,1141.455992030444,2.767302241854824,110.69208967419297,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3972227781108579,0.25408653702665346,1.9779820684157183,5.184990434192323,1.4683569310141764,9.817431848944661,4.2694277747556395,2,99.52340508691327,3.2517110125515893,True,True,True,3.2517110125515893,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.1 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1141 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1f5a004b04,"tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,21.041907073512135,76.47149225422213,22,1.7617394368365118,2.5692388485815068,16.727448962032938,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.87237732805941,214.4840945925102,830.5633451293863,1.2707358690597623,50.82943476239049,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.9889156479561763,0.06889250980637121,1.2,2.025070942658845,3.335017609058373,9.973126678405713,2.760835633763246,5,97.51339932773426,3.63424721851783,True,True,True,3.63424721851783,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~831 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_000e2227aa,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,12.714565911343538,67.52532783376914,20,2.3871419831649057,1.0,0.0,0.13278153381763533,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.570456472940767,248.10740362752972,1878.2862997765599,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6409071745150736,0.0,1.9123941908436342,2.2444775419352827,1.6578381150144212,5.7948332457812874,2.327933621979502,6,80.23989374511268,5.310863800196683,True,True,True,5.310863800196683,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.5 kg (5.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1878 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.31. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.32654793839069085,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e209c86a9b,"golden_eagle,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,18.9152955110602,58.17044636944449,23,1.3948815167297204,1.6857605755865173,14.68745118962262,0.21322820384797433,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.260091268629047,252.65272369748575,1328.9763859164918,0.15239668098759196,6.095867239503678,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.6135130135770959,0.09157376249119158,1.969696930743254,1.534373160420386,2.0755065355825515,19.113348935199816,4.2436274590989855,2,77.08574188050468,3.0753125868655298,True,True,True,3.0753125868655298,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.2 kg (3.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1329 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5bf8409069,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,22.90208478632612,75.75779754013345,11,1.3794019620360527,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.1469258200132675,728.2145523886247,4476.280834587042,2.613969107589025,104.55876430356099,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5445243569877131,0.0,0.60413113199423,2.885978907937137,1.2022922581655044,15.188113510560747,4.718072473441055,6,98.65988232645958,3.307899619049759,True,True,True,3.307899619049759,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.8 kg (3.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~4476 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0f90c2b208,"osprey,albatross,cheetah,bee,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,14,20.46647431590916,77.08416637197747,23,1.8967473568121331,1.8121503375163257,17.173327878168976,0.07596873731708845,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.07182944729822,228.53292563838102,2301.7446501218606,0.9667476892096144,38.66990756838457,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.6718824025781254,1.6039421689103326,2.8059776074944764,1.0675728099860549,18.277076726099974,4.477043221449502,4,97.55064068788664,3.7663627443666643,True,True,True,3.7663627443666643,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, cheetah, bee, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.1 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2302 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3253414412622197,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, cheetah, bee, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b4fff1895b,"tiger,bat,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,17.573920150958756,54.77473722628998,19,1.7300976601456715,2.5035535730010228,17.277669093312653,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.999073518005746,218.76776136562134,2187.474929264385,0.7177375914438986,28.709503657755945,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.5350932756349197,0.6251187829532218,1.2,1.2334887636549636,1.8991058772940144,8.056105331542959,2.8558115084239497,5,72.34865737724874,3.116819511854998,True,True,True,3.116819511854998,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.8 kg (3.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2187 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, cheetah, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ce7cc032ba,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,bee,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,22.835641944939127,55.45187079540297,12,1.6307454098633953,1.423320568422963,8.556378682982245,0.19030742697350678,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.768088411993062,246.5539428124218,2408.360711717218,0.7568145953471418,30.27258381388567,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.24497224060412873,1.4752161398748125,2.910884106274319,1.8035093104877788,20.084664081190525,5.798446930863955,4,78.2875127403421,2.4283035672527835,True,True,True,2.4283035672527835,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.5 kg (2.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~2408 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.43. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.28640069697584736,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e31d404ce8,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,20.094290675710063,50.37956450497559,17,2.2512632853260817,1.2110777412879972,19.333388642647837,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.458365799022124,236.58469149648616,2474.2892461190513,1.306461435023031,52.258457400921245,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,titanium,0.7791655078482562,0.37672103451377903,1.225246255824794,2.065000940023902,2.943078642915367,10.367910760984508,5.406852640077327,2,70.47385518068566,2.5071581434757637,True,True,True,2.5071581434757637,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.4 kg (2.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2474 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e9c20bc80d,"bee,tiger,cheetah,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,15.83278739186038,56.916141238955234,10,1.5417671216083813,2.485762127278208,19.16491852668839,0.1725408885351379,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.647441881580555,202.11997015749515,1949.9406652012306,1.7687607178823725,70.7504287152949,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.20737252428560113,1.2,1.589095291946155,2.874055457133094,7.531659196959632,2.1820628039328733,4,72.74892863081561,3.594827608701154,True,True,True,3.594827608701154,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, cheetah, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.9 kg (3.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~1950 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.59. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4789669571640778,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, cheetah, albatross, osprey, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bbbab2a29e,"golden_eagle,albatross,bee,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,20.255351714900456,54.711712801426316,9,1.8727891438088626,1.3130652308862762,9.944798735220452,0.17234278394619224,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2937586984283187,203.04839116749514,668.7924046098129,0.8481551193368633,33.92620477347453,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5094476498592913,0.553873421531473,1.3846843838078868,5.169325014336628,1.3434576412693926,7.295526049220915,2.8992378010640953,3,74.96706451632677,2.7010991253821923,True,True,True,2.7010991253821923,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.7 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~669 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, tiger, osprey, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2653750fa0,"golden_eagle,cheetah,osprey,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,16.16635492081365,70.10400528563557,9,1.5617251290105516,2.387347347966865,7.899702521144748,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.322094312641752,620.0386435887132,6400.0973566051625,1.3644777258051883,54.57910903220753,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5829225399005219,0.36021737663037356,1.982178822172631,2.8018113526909514,1.58518718871439,13.264951415986431,2.7503301655781085,4,86.27036020644921,4.336413844000107,True,True,True,4.336413844000107,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.1 kg (4.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~6400 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.34. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.39939724095287543,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, osprey, albatross, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ec6522249a,"bee,dragonfly,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,15.535487291035333,58.956675493153014,22,1.9118927374367658,2.319881506109839,17.709430109904126,0.11163684826079862,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.991959601396744,241.02981420959833,1444.2409094760762,1.1316301626416578,45.26520650566631,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.49052207496219324,0.0,1.2,4.544859040742572,1.3215501910991563,11.363526544675997,3.8919050009616574,5,74.49216278418835,3.7949678943880722,True,True,True,3.7949678943880722,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.0 kg (3.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1444 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0e8e5da2f1,"albatross,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,24.229221602756823,72.81109078982796,7,1.7211499723263881,2.388002325586469,18.358209054858264,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.165291186459907,203.4694220772167,2068.325922955622,1.1245232693259446,44.980930773037784,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9402399948883339,0.11898855434766815,0.618452525989992,3.8317736828775515,2.609131105612246,9.816595837126261,5.651316064094219,3,97.04031239258478,3.0050940960292114,True,True,True,3.0050940960292114,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.8 kg (3.01:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2068 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.01. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fae5a99ea5,"albatross,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,19.95772347507365,68.62673489390912,8,1.9795473451616576,2.8068074081459358,13.987790351138887,0.07723322098815902,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.216164248315625,238.58878143513905,1960.2846160765803,0.2704001272386568,10.816005089546273,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.4317630442650234,0.0,1.3091116384766317,3.510192180815721,1.56170474740557,23.26973948963394,5.321890478269589,4,88.58445836898277,3.4386053589539407,True,True,True,3.4386053589539407,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.6 kg (3.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1960 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.44. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b92e9f2a3d,"golden_eagle,osprey,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,15.804557304450064,64.77873856934617,7,1.4287200454038609,2.0750932117650516,9.606979129552423,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.544426915707149,235.71871933101062,2721.237527980938,1.6205774862869102,64.82309945147641,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.8722121274822383,0.0,1.7505396249444822,3.1857392990148568,2.3781061314273106,10.594802801715772,4.761122654990254,3,80.58329587379623,4.0987379349819895,True,True,True,4.0987379349819895,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (4.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2721 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.10. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ce6a229c99,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,12.18575409038386,73.69953992704262,11,1.9243940908706192,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.38830757492476,190.14068349702242,1024.5364851883774,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6137926499889188,0.0,1.2,2.577831062538095,1.4040108398175044,9.4309951283657,4.460427345137746,6,85.88529401742647,6.0480081397015155,True,True,True,6.0480081397015155,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (6.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1025 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2a35db3d55,"bat,bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,15.18612245603474,78.60777552857374,19,1.193986631391307,2.663543776949709,4.584911728962516,0.024141108141446405,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.305923567496531,383.4556103423025,3951.8642117155023,1.7593952482184307,70.37580992873723,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6296464541051829,0.46573836400204077,1.6254263753772173,4.245987025250073,1.9421213574922989,24.36797250622949,4.401640364898708,4,93.79389798460848,5.176290113302502,True,True,True,5.176290113302502,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (5.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~3952 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3d703680e1,"bee,osprey,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,21.019949596783412,73.30506859900223,22,1.9347132810871293,2.7666843690366867,5.644858357876302,0.18860896978124636,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.7342337477872185,215.44903794642607,804.5370684278333,1.2720443193389857,50.881772773559426,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.2416209988366033,1.2,3.4485151503208447,1.6862685007845275,15.538682142962896,3.2336775674050258,4,94.32501819578565,3.48740458493867,True,True,True,3.48740458493867,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.3 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~805 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_422265792a,"golden_eagle,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,13.323289167444825,63.070295808212,16,1.8335475602008842,1.791533393718666,8.274667551209642,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.997617602438188,193.45061664365494,1160.2428235845068,1.531449853626445,61.25799414505779,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5990189544137328,0.509165373971733,1.728422902287278,3.0173665681125446,0.9725376978934486,7.928884365553888,2.789087211295933,6,76.39358497565682,4.733838244862457,True,True,True,4.733838244862457,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.1 kg (4.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1160 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_179f9fdc13,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,23.363124457170805,67.14970059361401,10,1.5501374680325997,1.951258055886139,5.564638303825856,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9315168954335244,251.93014671646188,990.4676282848166,1.0303133275148029,41.21253310059211,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.426078545866919,0.30643079201646306,1.1591326876439365,1.9801754049149982,0.8174924159630828,12.457039642026542,3.1315743144576715,5,90.51282505078481,2.874174672857331,True,True,True,2.874174672857331,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.1 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~990 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.30366931616787435,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8eadccb319,"cheetah,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,24.499707763787857,54.64835518833215,13,2.282199744160237,1.2022815273357883,16.104870246172716,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.953139489433054,263.3972743121805,2885.027086677775,1.0102931158928445,40.41172463571378,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.3722157436157238,0.5819415396823878,1.6566467205964825,2.8319050659269207,0.8310783314881174,13.753468102766934,3.643434445986134,4,79.14806295212,2.2305717160065854,True,True,True,2.2305717160065854,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.6 kg (2.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2885 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.23. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, golden_eagle, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_76a51336cf,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,22.208790698193756,76.53889321154023,4,1.6808556681466076,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.365653389111181,210.8932894435676,1342.4735826872513,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.40629400578264696,0.0,1.572056408784844,1.5061646211359574,0.7920986136436401,5.7660638223408744,5.669584686451005,5,98.74768390973398,3.446333222356188,True,True,True,3.446333222356188,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (3.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1342 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.45. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2555170767272745,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1d816720b7,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,bee,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,24.262992781894503,57.60950783207638,4,1.5999314271206262,1.1351191154837978,7.099140714555959,0.16427610000270784,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.23712989402326,240.53431411535655,1981.3123893379845,0.40022876957809206,16.009150783123683,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.47927779648628843,1.9712287786832738,2.174859100662734,0.8645559968277465,7.6970516239256455,4.864180230384779,5,81.87250061397089,2.374377652004483,True,True,True,2.374377652004483,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.6 kg (2.37:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1981 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.37. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d72ac141a0,"dragonfly,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,20.97078639139571,54.99934316197741,18,1.5921657772807891,1.084710325700259,17.790631975958668,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.983355379957441,201.9644288059886,2420.211524492275,2.9400818375828375,117.6032735033135,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.582033681028472,0.5607671828935189,1.5191159117220348,5.982230103686659,1.1783384050876493,17.151458066417106,5.125247878973866,4,75.97012955337311,2.6226647935598435,True,True,True,2.6226647935598435,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.0 kg (2.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~2420 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8fb4e57ac6,"bee,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,18.77714201531953,76.73995047061666,9,2.096532745610098,2.8546489134463555,13.840900383588277,0.19842409596125068,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.092262095706112,196.07842969421486,802.4043256232113,0.4166306161150972,16.66522464460389,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.5024140342657691,0.0,1.7054925894328796,2.0661496284311216,1.7238967252410418,6.724309633038654,3.2371628701138486,5,95.51709248593619,4.086881294715008,True,True,True,4.086881294715008,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (4.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~802 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.09. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e13fd59685,"osprey,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,22.531625051417365,66.90854103293887,4,1.213711996850718,1.0,0.0,0.23713671349259788,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.38190317049749,331.62125695529465,1784.7534942120633,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,1.060642489566408,0.0,1.3183662253209014,3.296010615065178,1.1041882259092453,9.897558212978861,5.22939725771519,5,89.44016608435624,2.969539075865722,True,True,True,2.969539075865722,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (2.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1785 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_701c2cc085,"tiger,cheetah,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,19.291801399820958,51.45974398788968,13,1.792851884935247,2.764678952736402,14.122420627123491,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.830216743600343,247.77378923147742,1940.122473065617,1.2927833080426216,51.711332321704866,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5839639541004088,0.2804071347103296,1.355422465821544,1.842817948306946,2.409668779863455,6.4706349948568365,4.017022116492819,6,70.75154538771064,2.6674411021236857,True,True,True,2.6674411021236857,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.5 kg (2.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1940 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.67. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d27d2177fc,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,15.319130462321517,69.66772916530907,22,1.9086881542098562,2.4428002245926135,12.919895709809879,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.661227170308273,229.57886444008716,1988.4346984170027,2.523501374874793,100.94005499499173,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,1.060117981503912,0.07692686493358779,1.2,1.7257575874253326,1.2042937743580362,18.81000521837051,3.6415096372908202,6,84.9868596276306,4.547760027023842,True,True,True,4.547760027023842,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (4.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1988 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.55. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1290d1e8e,"bat,bee,tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,15.630658149911694,58.6289102484242,6,1.5849089197338633,1.8847522237296708,7.359547583049196,0.1197698157541208,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.847201313377875,254.64191470266462,1998.2263674958067,2.088513901940468,83.54055607761872,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5166926895759208,0.46888377542517273,1.2965622345991987,2.95143048748465,0.9074733205183884,13.266027320965172,4.869432225000974,2,74.25956839833589,3.750891976916239,True,True,True,3.750891976916239,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (3.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1998 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.75. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2549868136798782,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, tiger, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_031dd36d95,"tiger,cheetah,golden_eagle,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,15.410463518724907,74.26441634729059,14,1.3274919675556343,1.9178289420647223,7.373502963901824,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.629561059430312,243.26141315402046,2342.500631369944,1.703343667262818,68.13374669051272,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.5788928776934167,1.272920988439694,0.8196538383586305,2.757767560229863,8.695624020946799,2.5624475025371938,4,89.6748798660155,4.8190903704521,True,True,True,4.8190903704521,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.3 kg (4.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~2343 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.82. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_64c7dfd0a7,"albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,18.568833202752096,65.8451937221958,15,1.2093438110064163,2.1283374445469496,4.049886808463624,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.549383504833362,225.81613393822917,1704.7725966785085,0.4495571441472429,17.982285765889717,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4437810398775531,0.0,1.3747215176615264,0.8182957555809074,1.520750708065669,21.173841663544742,3.813729200719128,6,84.4140269249479,3.5460059877341594,True,True,True,3.5460059877341594,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.8 kg (3.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1705 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.55. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ff2dc8760f,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,24.410584700969835,61.791758953521224,8,2.1190013972685793,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.03125965450417,181.81882618575733,551.1400722461925,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7395888785425043,0.0,1.7350406560636764,1.229662921286893,1.1923194699752535,10.512994555902546,5.749641444540267,2,86.20234365449106,2.531351039332795,True,True,True,2.531351039332795,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.8 kg (2.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~551 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0bd5423555,"bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,12.586051211905687,60.332444893178284,24,2.0398795346440113,2.571609191961036,8.418485774377308,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.342958470426473,210.11681508057057,912.528601833197,2.263248291714376,90.52993166857505,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5640433119544208,1.8721117607238582,2.4683508235541822,2.435572377093253,16.145735163985464,2.536371004236312,4,72.91849610508397,4.793596011758416,True,True,True,4.793596011758416,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.3 kg (4.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~913 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d67cc5654f,"bat,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,20.10901674993891,59.25266852860785,15,1.8179431560332828,1.9945545862019667,4.676339936613161,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.225413798203026,735.8924726254739,5317.127625701842,2.742991496692467,109.71965986769868,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.4548918688213577,0.10214589917178399,1.2,3.771653876037237,1.658285852074801,13.351561471103473,2.609645640736573,4,79.36168527854676,2.9465721405193945,True,True,True,2.9465721405193945,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~5317 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2686aa791b,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,18.89554451139071,50.355529043836775,20,2.1110698102760095,2.0714762058478495,7.873705121065855,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.280731685953562,214.44585669408303,1990.2144571422332,2.8191357383826383,112.76542953530553,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.5155460008814013,0.4338465896883546,1.2,1.8797873612529594,3.1348089962504004,6.580384876288708,5.8371911765941205,5,69.25107355522749,2.664941939803915,True,True,True,2.664941939803915,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.4 kg (2.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~1990 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.66. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5960932126558909,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2b8b2f24bf,"osprey,bat","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,23.610936753166605,58.97830668742588,22,1.4366610720260016,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.502409466306229,340.6873190302448,2215.288448312754,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.9919345705398721,0.0,1.5862453551414724,2.252774980732038,2.4486466548719927,6.073928638947872,3.7483530113739967,2,82.58924344059248,2.497923199913529,True,True,True,2.497923199913529,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.0 kg (2.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~2215 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.50. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4706efe5b7,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.423928591815738,52.79192781379622,23,2.1982142139539302,2.7274363545363833,3.2097904530272254,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.012521950619636,237.9875075227833,2382.8551430451234,1.678609637287428,67.14438549149712,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.818707253968999,0.0,0.7542526178677386,1.8735812840621715,1.0368135942984213,7.918696412930957,2.6688296030365306,4,69.21585640561196,3.2143300866580207,True,True,True,3.2143300866580207,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.8 kg (3.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2383 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.21. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d941bc038c,"bee,golden_eagle,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,19.40283792812982,66.36887256352466,21,1.1376825521454696,2.454426727617118,19.030573562102315,0.05241209909032088,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.48153627839325,310.37380079064394,3253.194252849934,2.5433637901169845,101.73455160467938,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.4607845647817353,0.17687717945176415,1.2,1.6838056664727878,1.253981636076646,13.981334416672677,4.39173541901215,6,85.77171049165449,3.420575526598843,True,True,True,3.420575526598843,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.4 kg (3.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~3253 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.42. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b0dfc28beb,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,17.199692856571406,78.85183597039911,7,2.263844842589994,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.1349578708932775,351.46000212654394,2156.1923063504087,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.33150250960919664,0.0,1.5829909149195618,1.7710303999390877,0.6343486800829183,5.893661053506422,4.843115959021009,2,96.05152882697051,4.584490934108312,True,True,True,4.584490934108312,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.9 kg (4.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~2156 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.58. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.29439097518331414,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ace71fa98,"osprey,dragonfly,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.059399607787848,54.01843308952132,7,1.4340018170143067,1.233897807941504,9.34620320639328,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.496169423789918,227.71406539551452,1479.2691489892393,1.7244181346232432,68.97672538492972,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6514864563936716,1.2,1.0840293333958617,1.0776695480986913,8.741971599248053,5.367940856546192,6,67.07783269730916,4.136364206001319,True,True,True,4.136364206001319,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.0 kg (4.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1479 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7f4a665a07,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,17.62165428538017,60.457309304669415,6,1.7146978647366662,2.987915368637234,16.185738047973153,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.296324451554693,227.03391175814485,2337.614816967497,1.051892523341969,42.07570093367876,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.3577180285338689,0.0,1.2,1.0406545942365037,0.6187156672786822,12.01630957905662,3.124340075160792,6,78.07896359004958,3.4308532176135076,True,True,True,3.4308532176135076,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.5 kg (3.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2338 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.43. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9371a2a387,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,19.93550681920199,70.91866933365674,6,2.2139490973069833,1.7954317363773276,19.458185861289,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.452434527999397,289.05786346309577,2154.18480226211,0.8507792280112612,34.03116912045044,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6259082606269891,1.6433810336337529,0.6608002398052182,1.752359044311788,21.7340435772511,2.0651254094909777,4,90.85417615285873,3.5574048845022332,True,True,True,3.5574048845022332,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.9 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~2154 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2e15e47127,"osprey,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,9,22.167099046814982,76.23491886253943,24,2.490116217344939,1.2857061336697877,12.018640701293577,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.850181918420262,215.20795366238815,1904.629540203093,2.167296079092967,86.69184316371869,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.601973767221505,1.2,1.0219534724060828,2.0048912930959046,16.79147835523026,3.536127637372483,5,98.40201790935441,3.439102189309387,True,True,True,3.439102189309387,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (3.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1905 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ef5a224e8,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,12.172417821566134,56.47228815551702,5,2.4281519957259743,1.7959500477703005,7.870292601627869,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.903990005991517,363.53628527575427,3600.459736186351,1.2068322319334999,48.27328927734,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4122956443911421,0.0,0.6185323429626006,4.46788440684549,2.4486267687091243,8.107542624531712,3.3070011851409524,6,68.64470597708315,4.639364913638099,True,True,True,4.639364913638099,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (4.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~3600 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.64. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.533810587673901,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3b4c09e6b2,"golden_eagle,cheetah,albatross,dragonfly,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,12.69298888553027,75.78079348062414,9,1.6147628889995365,1.5102321620781562,4.749383555371783,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.505005359932799,198.2723538522601,1884.5797860922248,1.5264746547319406,61.05898618927762,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.6932587339748584,0.26808563205717933,1.2,3.3831542430451345,2.2149703954959445,16.05729576991729,5.655790678084516,5,88.47378236615441,5.970287547246858,True,True,True,5.970287547246858,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.8 kg (5.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~1885 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, dragonfly, osprey, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c0b57e6d7f,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,18.76931499935907,69.07825518538966,4,2.4313863670008207,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.91573465158398,247.92047902231374,2210.393205656542,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.42004558454814533,0.0,1.2380433152748465,0.6031878500682392,2.493918540215097,19.233049494002053,2.372106553432353,3,87.84757018474873,3.680382325500346,True,True,True,3.680382325500346,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (3.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~2210 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.68. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2559277655476111,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f09c9d52d4,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,13.970192213318953,70.58164528851546,23,1.1564617313521288,2.6718495019759727,8.572492201041463,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.233969105151296,208.45942044034268,1091.070166262498,1.5403790261361885,61.615161045447536,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.37002108515380144,0.0,1.106588339670762,2.4992449114844635,1.9961568944174184,9.997052564431021,3.8481729955049557,3,84.55183750183441,5.052303090090921,True,True,True,5.052303090090921,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.6 kg (5.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1091 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_51d2a1fb56,"albatross,dragonfly,tiger,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,17.987886624501932,52.63164653177022,16,1.2921304239848908,1.3989156133331733,18.039092775824404,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.6767894994228,244.1734466216902,2118.641597684955,2.384538732905611,95.38154931622444,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.3392756398083558,1.8690155248975504,3.52306717526883,1.915143823707901,8.596317473957384,3.275510269317518,4,70.61953315627215,2.925949425324863,True,True,True,2.925949425324863,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, tiger, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.6 kg (2.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2119 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.93. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, tiger, bat, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e016868689,"tiger,dragonfly,golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,12.474546765001246,51.68503930403814,23,1.4063325183682083,2.052897028297022,3.011619438525124,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.813179450169271,452.19581824767306,2176.4996198421786,2.1508128980724486,86.03251592289794,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.3311059787390256,0.4106264225638466,1.875836221221678,5.00804108355661,3.2894426627374043,22.213389331831014,5.842235001103031,4,64.15958606903939,4.143239852933685,True,True,True,4.143239852933685,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (4.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~2176 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4648558211195336,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, golden_eagle, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_39cd573adb,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,13.758042101857104,72.36029984305947,11,1.58553417455652,1.6390373582823188,13.81517509408626,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.394956248854788,668.0098284456215,6943.932940497228,2.187857841401998,87.51431365607992,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.2453368133281212,1.6805300091359905,3.021447557989389,0.5962949154665633,13.764402826515509,3.6786129167408292,4,86.11834194491657,5.259491089454658,True,True,True,5.259491089454658,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.4 kg (5.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~6944 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.26. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2479245980421543,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_587813a542,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",2,3,16.911277682685274,66.48987900611486,19,1.315025908323428,1.7216578424545461,10.26930127657713,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.958182034088809,228.01724224110148,2042.6199629067112,0.599024402282839,23.96097609131356,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3930907929290041,0.0,1.765653611520405,1.4213132103708475,1.2949346970162459,14.781936242413146,4.64416021898402,2,83.40115668880014,3.9316886786260374,True,True,True,3.9316886786260374,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.5 kg (3.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~2043 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3550108468081987,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eadfee7935,"golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.16098716008118,79.53103970747398,10,2.2318450098471083,1.2523719972770795,10.197373288365192,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.918539209792565,798.9076907115102,5527.274183192414,1.8816786366971936,75.26714546788774,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.04690836713402868,1.0821487295221262,2.4579652243245134,1.152253610739472,10.524016398144987,3.8326287244904607,4,93.69202686755516,5.616207317217711,True,True,True,5.616207317217711,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.5 kg (5.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~5527 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.62. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.28691737857664246,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f0993d8280,"golden_eagle,albatross,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,24.17774280754138,63.29331839994286,14,1.4771879734122693,1.8335454554107655,13.974431794269952,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.902514518953078,245.91755474041125,1205.6143825803044,2.2228343967600237,88.91337587040096,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.5946199126440208,0.1112807098473003,1.2,2.3192591325945027,1.1569494630511794,22.025906819743845,5.517330365439424,2,87.47106120748424,2.617834051084404,True,True,True,2.617834051084404,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.3 kg (2.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~1206 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_26c79467e1,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,23.393942975654646,69.42114662525073,23,2.221210731654236,1.4475400634466176,13.341846009242941,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.414664392942338,683.7472785792957,6437.251157411721,0.8261356746511188,33.04542698604475,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.4753836547436046,0.21150156389204636,1.2809568474923538,3.487407737650305,1.6689743116842524,5.146951453613298,5.997717519472701,4,92.81508960090537,2.967483792599442,True,True,True,2.967483792599442,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (2.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~6437 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.97. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.437509017017633,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_79542cd6ed,"tiger,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,14.124833300769206,69.7284405402455,21,1.3535902009256011,1.1952061276254187,5.175050374832907,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.275094822282231,241.0334574655442,2476.6416308009975,0.5492050710377852,21.968202841511406,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6310031338764651,0.5209469505399656,1.2,4.6919758015103,1.7439514109123295,10.211184708114072,3.176204486601371,2,83.85327384101471,4.936585024082957,True,True,True,4.936585024082957,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (4.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2477 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.94. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1de94fd339,"bat,tiger,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,12.058364219751704,66.01347808526775,15,2.430096061674565,2.7840127843948173,15.866411545611077,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1612451306785143,180.32990671794826,570.0670395278247,2.200809722739975,88.032388909599,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.40908533197145064,0.35233553507975846,0.9591726381371191,0.7867849449375991,0.8871550552145149,23.969267501060333,3.8237052478740186,6,78.07184230501946,5.47449694521062,True,True,True,5.47449694521062,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.0 kg (5.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~570 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.47. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3351340604831732,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, albatross, cheetah, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6b18c175b6,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,17.26089320533579,53.029395415443844,20,1.4779680093520648,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.2344717068182804,246.4522176376712,1043.5949426693398,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.4177896655668709,0.0,1.2,1.0757369843747888,0.899498772292717,10.259878312274637,4.092584430370323,3,70.29028862077963,3.07222776855204,True,True,True,3.07222776855204,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (3.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1044 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_102bd21521,"bee,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,15.353867482252003,71.99203836015269,15,2.240950005351095,1.3657388406072855,9.8132177427728,0.2405774825374385,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.471439407833828,248.0537262429267,1605.2646592685,2.3996972908468504,95.98789163387401,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.04105247696562416,1.91370048199985,1.2694606694250925,1.332055433261793,16.81500605980677,5.209059136180384,5,87.34590584240469,4.688853700435441,True,True,True,4.688853700435441,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (4.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1605 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.69. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b184027e1c,"tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,22.648389393075828,76.08246903838304,6,2.152002001466655,1.6412676310672136,8.625212322864426,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.562363989683678,224.03964557845433,1694.269347983997,1.1359127775567095,45.43651110226838,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.061613903191778424,1.24768421926053,2.5056959397207152,3.6920122168371083,19.904779293145687,2.07107651539574,5,98.73085843145887,3.3592882795296397,True,True,True,3.3592882795296397,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.1 kg (3.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1694 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a0e0a532c7,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,14.344292506645042,77.90648777459435,16,1.4018253061165244,2.6491082874152125,6.239838988970178,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.814344076292464,183.7200289527336,1803.091577848541,1.8997214027672906,75.98885611069163,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.41252131662766056,1.256296364232555,5.577827971235634,0.7630128830007687,19.72427860626155,4.212905315616974,5,92.2507802812394,5.431183708677435,True,True,True,5.431183708677435,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (5.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~1803 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.43. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24487958906077792,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_86d15b53c0,"tiger,bee,cheetah,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,12,19.02850264314282,67.48418813287574,17,2.043940879754843,2.78773200275584,12.0763476629613,0.21936930873859875,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1149346359414594,188.51763726787098,587.2201178115398,1.1426109406052538,45.70443762421015,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6884726755368029,1.5250854929971807,1.0934993147318308,0.936098471818749,20.687148018947326,2.8160036132810693,6,86.51269077601856,3.546479163308974,True,True,True,3.546479163308974,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, cheetah, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.5 kg (3.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~587 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.55. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, cheetah, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01b488abf5,"dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.21782373110329,70.47976555104606,9,2.4474653485664217,2.4701589720524377,5.029014791640414,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.512010216782894,201.13916762475165,1108.6811469428383,0.4827865492698411,19.311461970793644,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.027958412525000895,1.8929423576887325,3.3658055106654183,2.047321899717776,17.507333251179556,5.3725599247780504,4,84.69758928214935,4.957141605072979,True,True,True,4.957141605072979,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.5 kg (4.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1109 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.96. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6fed076499,"dragonfly,tiger,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,22.276363302999577,61.248741264859376,20,1.723779656600405,1.0877033218210035,18.270787351399505,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.625052301146902,255.85694557187344,1950.9225915972313,0.5021844276404848,20.08737710561939,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3631217892462341,0.46923458830013964,1.660373399553915,5.502631672190966,2.0226283558234215,7.078536183473403,4.1510168560966445,5,83.52510456785896,2.749494629431369,True,True,True,2.749494629431369,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.2 kg (2.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1951 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.75. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5759004446033253,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a0515edf35,"albatross,osprey,bee,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,15.687230866414891,69.02137007059355,13,2.0482046637070876,2.8283378327692357,16.515291077951808,0.18233114415396118,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.545185931774615,224.28193502114232,2589.3766409572804,1.6652092369207856,66.60836947683143,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.743607077386935,0.6628855724602102,1.2,3.368561097849959,3.4606391279236375,11.877032996972938,3.6506179841049917,6,84.70860093700844,4.399844093476229,True,True,True,4.399844093476229,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bee, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (4.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2589 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bee, tiger, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f2edf6b5f5,"bat,dragonfly","STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,22.50137573475819,54.02917497148667,14,2.329040161311146,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.22867441902237,204.43774371562682,1273.3761445641762,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,1.0226433612472996,0.0,1.7880704830561989,1.1880070086080394,1.5772360741560447,10.264693011871666,5.545343328315582,2,76.53055070624487,2.40114985005237,True,True,True,2.40114985005237,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.0 kg (2.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1273 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5568420738537021,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae964d5bc3,"harpy_eagle,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,18.0955268546706,51.88583484240407,15,1.4276261363918468,2.3371712000187346,11.804048906500215,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.492837989531964,437.68529160467176,2841.819688790188,2.6446559439548283,105.78623775819312,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,1.0756998786438787,0.0,1.4503504726623797,1.311510243116674,1.9838194141286025,16.57262869840116,4.280640607292945,5,69.98136169707468,2.8673293272481826,True,True,True,2.8673293272481826,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.9 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~2842 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.34611871119641907,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, bat, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_978db26dbf,"osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,23.134970893363402,54.405953002552394,9,1.461563504423392,1.3600750791525942,19.290051720237415,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.072442321021887,181.48960285097894,1465.0643508796968,2.158641898512266,86.34567594049065,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7066087061036626,0.0,1.9891637355619682,4.242670075766797,0.8411335679793925,21.607271494085616,4.4033548576448,6,77.5409238959158,2.3516758786223293,True,True,True,2.3516758786223293,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.4 kg (2.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1465 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.35. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1545652455610299,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b70062abae,"cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,16.38147267224715,74.13863116682933,22,1.2368036716854958,1.2677662112492027,11.11140102907718,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.731479225712704,202.66133344071648,2174.8558896742843,2.6302989395796734,105.21195758318694,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.4045910020603123,0.6767429059717265,0.5251791835770352,1.8090922416063948,18.75533473555552,3.2636068585170825,4,90.52010383907648,4.525761062522303,True,True,True,4.525761062522303,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.1 kg (4.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.7 kg (~2175 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9d186029bb,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,22.290693318967563,64.1500598026503,23,1.7095284083738695,1.1281609127386212,6.770094158531704,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.3397980445657103,210.74608083408177,703.8493486695534,2.9533443018938197,118.13377207575279,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.8259654138703474,0.0,1.9185737867684116,4.044960684598525,1.780582629060274,13.779440970824716,2.8068289712240584,6,86.44075312161786,2.877885352631173,True,True,True,2.877885352631173,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.2 kg (2.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~704 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.88. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_129ae8c3c0,"bee,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,18.416083588889737,57.730801599349014,21,2.238406289448924,2.149787757547818,14.8012616450121,0.24151386390827648,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.929704734604503,240.5978628037338,2389.06573741796,2.8837161759048433,115.34864703619374,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3191454882724517,0.0,0.6744024521613838,0.7364399123143875,1.767323595116377,24.88396066730951,4.7076519042604,3,76.14688518823876,3.1348034081566345,True,True,True,3.1348034081566345,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.7 kg (3.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2389 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.13. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2237277916568049,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, bat, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bd1364ed6c,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,16.639956692295847,59.46250717915752,22,2.316276369874375,1.9816107032130934,19.734709605518425,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.5223996086486835,488.8371132319253,2699.553882804936,1.7299955590422291,69.19982236168917,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.3517326484851708,1.0905753842785968,2.611966736570727,0.8496007242380981,24.530143904740836,4.792978272384558,5,76.10246387145337,3.5734772799431704,True,True,True,3.5734772799431704,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.5 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~2700 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40d3bd80ca,"bee,cheetah,osprey,bat,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,22.731274780615653,51.43127912247223,7,2.066760446344902,1.1200727554480332,16.83490717651639,0.11913485608803426,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.048693371574126,206.77252308116502,1457.4761128658658,1.0828860631653647,43.31544252661459,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,titanium,0.36096744355907673,0.08486624245169261,1.8010528759612052,4.645089555855239,0.8979162212737464,16.517889149466974,4.596523807598301,4,74.16255390308788,2.2625778632675204,True,True,True,2.2625778632675204,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, osprey, bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.4 kg (2.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1457 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.26. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, osprey, bat, dragonfly, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_302eaa587f,"golden_eagle,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,16.963069791254522,52.866611569477406,19,1.8678072413456115,1.052729826732482,9.74921285292288,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.7492608125161797,339.36783963974807,1272.3785421895825,0.4658230860004856,18.632923440019425,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,titanium,0.5441541980487297,0.1989226960406623,1.4397210269392846,1.3816366375593938,3.265553336678624,5.571425860398258,4.654196541215218,4,69.82968136073193,3.116571011028517,True,True,True,3.116571011028517,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.9 kg (3.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~1272 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.12. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24015804300080584,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_06e10e9dff,"albatross,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,16.67054845658792,62.35207607198404,21,1.7119489129830368,1.4997922355423792,15.153945710741008,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.455841700771618,197.64739409862773,2066.569865265274,0.23762919952510397,9.50516798100416,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.8386390570185914,0.0,1.5408868381899627,1.7418334901008217,1.7969140819151235,15.63888532054553,3.0752880994350873,3,79.02262452857195,3.740253431634611,True,True,True,3.740253431634611,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.4 kg (3.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2067 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.74. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15472215370079284,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f666ba09ee,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,24.182481285943247,71.4404756387239,16,2.1797154662382683,1.88592188428584,15.539523213409646,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.147511717810518,241.67967742321508,1727.408326339096,1.5634173601718517,62.53669440687407,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5444003837042912,0.0,0.9845947827243593,3.5126973562946824,0.5843718311894621,23.748418472644676,4.083705011670038,4,95.62295692466714,2.954224373999648,True,True,True,2.954224373999648,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.4 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1727 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6de5c0767c,"harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,16.477093715630392,54.041965212828565,5,1.7794229864275184,1.8750000083301184,8.010148139495247,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.707982525976863,194.9301383159283,917.7276849776434,1.0429940370547963,41.719761482191856,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.8461186212461691,0.0,1.3317804652490848,0.6299078354994493,0.8100509561506539,10.913453224214695,3.053397075581728,4,70.51905892845896,3.279823866120494,True,True,True,3.279823866120494,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.0 kg (3.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~918 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_09b6c335a2,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,20.196867023725574,77.85211158315107,6,1.7552828008042867,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.248334460125706,239.47819527282945,1496.3398599719333,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.35785051796866635,0.0,1.4253999881351251,3.0570447823775697,1.9686006765125412,21.689129964099013,2.3117414994419656,3,98.04897860687664,3.8546627797121693,True,True,True,3.8546627797121693,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1496 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2643934aff,"albatross,tiger,cheetah,dragonfly,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,16.50010681167727,63.57210422623898,16,1.100273878997852,1.0693258044564198,7.836196900367498,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.2157713840954605,251.22596460690596,1059.111232531573,0.019706486918045885,0.7882594767218354,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6603435343712822,1.7335061871553636,5.798351973019546,2.2838144650233483,16.41336410133875,4.286447321019017,4,80.07221103791625,3.8528298605466262,True,True,True,3.8528298605466262,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.6 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1059 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_db5b4dc20a,"harpy_eagle,bat,tiger,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,12.51477815204454,66.19789188316008,8,1.5575642787170578,2.395537305188137,5.6043572042795775,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.976305727183403,257.6832195792295,3086.0930184457848,2.258520609031592,90.34082436126369,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.978026480283063,0.10360868046084287,1.2,3.1183074581627586,2.9859451141054425,15.963048100350989,3.050231906326979,5,78.71267003520462,5.289577735930167,True,True,True,5.289577735930167,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, tiger, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.2 kg (5.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~3086 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, tiger, osprey, dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1695842103,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,21.24477037550304,57.29144929698279,23,2.3974215731527497,2.737504703289937,16.942277259309936,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.244157025505057,188.90223938531759,1746.2419633474217,1.3501847119150379,54.00738847660151,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.48692704171498596,0.0,1.284898822199797,1.2647727107906355,1.4660526606893836,19.598471670195778,2.5653896836957673,2,78.53621967248583,2.6967318678597967,True,True,True,2.6967318678597967,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.3 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~1746 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1fd6c57371,"bat,osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,20.553891941151868,60.661343997396,13,1.430686671990098,2.9564885344890923,11.521274840011674,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.632131273441868,339.08095467720443,2926.991313097621,2.6712062582362845,106.84825032945139,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5209424758017307,0.10619572653807924,1.8457629724537572,3.6390395032207374,0.6755900342746028,12.644142437088167,5.842422773778287,6,81.21523593854786,2.951331269575433,True,True,True,2.951331269575433,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.7 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~2927 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3059569937603801,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5078124104,"albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,13.644323504040623,50.785946643899564,23,1.9637251077116105,2.2112090225077132,13.410154364447987,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.078211398321397,182.0867594237693,924.6750571891913,0.23842629093247514,9.537051637299005,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.5653210039330426,0.0,1.4743528296123376,0.9723300213745611,1.27492057519325,14.476938417183266,2.655145501889581,3,64.43027014794019,3.7221300586181383,True,True,True,3.7221300586181383,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~925 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a80548c5b8,"tiger,bat,bee,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,16.84247314893889,72.95479617207837,5,1.3657904759619468,1.8791077494329196,18.034758792649363,0.19341925313253142,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.498379415289756,203.5535780269708,915.6612253051027,2.7570984599265453,110.28393839706182,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.865111713883407,0.06330856536219083,1.2509866853785319,1.626047815120257,2.5063431621605705,22.88656036497863,4.185628418186505,5,89.79726932101727,4.331596406711486,True,True,True,4.331596406711486,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.0 kg (4.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~916 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.33. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e5839cb9ef,"cheetah,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,14.258700329582576,76.95625740250297,10,1.104946058031801,2.5307916142510023,3.2075320020088927,0.12440690185019943,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.267091073481403,228.63871448201115,2347.4545045105197,1.4804003887894381,59.21601555157753,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.6702440283532574,0.42085159659438925,1.2,3.228828774572358,1.056225875314564,17.57270851098726,5.280485565222874,4,91.21495773208555,5.397143892760096,True,True,True,5.397143892760096,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.0 kg (5.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2347 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0c29a332fd,"golden_eagle,cheetah,bee,bat,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,23.67364593485229,79.58835327032334,13,1.6978750471203212,2.6955959397031153,7.414220667866251,0.14378567225304306,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.343948313351111,229.14319846787114,2599.388599775486,1.489190776341538,59.567631053661515,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.16290514764197875,1.2,1.0008274251945555,0.7364142689702926,14.297712687471618,5.1869302129127295,4,103.26199920517563,3.361896747520142,True,True,True,3.361896747520142,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.6 kg (3.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2599 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.36. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.39969610217503926,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, bat, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ef3b01cdb0,"bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,12.827663016469524,54.47914718399793,4,1.5748133851369193,1.7504815552608795,12.082643995589748,0.04149237195212699,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.686410191332748,189.34757105385881,887.3603866909057,2.3470318112866626,93.8812724514665,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.4900481916197292,0.06075844949437752,1.8155730989311887,2.1606510229260216,3.2383724067522603,11.052574100515226,4.100401678750464,3,67.30681020046745,4.247004860827087,True,True,True,4.247004860827087,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.5 kg (4.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~887 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4893a05338,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,23.151694805346956,59.626411095385734,10,1.5011943279751343,2.0645516115300326,16.13738065584723,0.16778101048926047,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.417464133074372,189.15683151200813,835.593518730288,2.874894163525364,114.99576654101458,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7872393538533177,0.0,1.2,4.561766838716608,2.10800567691427,16.481658852819365,2.6850999018920323,4,82.7781059007327,2.5754663577205945,True,True,True,2.5754663577205945,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.6 kg (2.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~836 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.58. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3354955570118937,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3013ab0bd6,"dragonfly,bee,albatross,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,21.859733829348496,76.47211670683944,18,1.7825094255981577,1.13073039763174,4.919079974103673,0.11966302145503774,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.54031632029618,291.37538980245307,1614.3118274551919,1.7240347741706816,68.96139096682727,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.37488690635643007,0.0,1.334224790142306,0.7482339648418745,1.1042362530938619,14.219497054936955,4.36214382688528,3,98.33185053618794,3.498309599916963,True,True,True,3.498309599916963,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, albatross, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (3.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1614 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.50. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.41917960691160044,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, albatross, golden_eagle, osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_18d590b54c,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,20.261017422118822,63.589232608211596,13,1.6459757243231015,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.76099958159741,234.5213430389317,1116.5560160840164,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5131850931268269,0.0,1.9149999462441705,2.0215446167608295,2.4651606070267844,11.885292528612801,2.357149618349283,2,83.85025003033041,3.1385014524883452,True,True,True,3.1385014524883452,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.6 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1117 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4041695517426652,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6b840b2936,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,20.028036244766938,62.47566398832636,18,2.3510154567994164,2.390781039065562,18.815287211812816,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.089549232905613,213.9299747658074,1516.667088496447,2.4602142747501827,98.4085709900073,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3052009940486919,0.0,1.24723544545625,3.0581968302177254,1.9242599979300619,10.385008962577253,5.7062578066040945,6,82.5037002330933,3.1194103717807296,True,True,True,3.1194103717807296,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.5 kg (3.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1517 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_59a2fe06e8,"dragonfly,tiger,harpy_eagle,bee,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,19.226763588290588,67.18579986355152,13,2.2324540915513937,2.2486340109601333,7.875866124338828,0.02062754170377054,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.663007304473709,202.22790375474153,2156.357614905215,0.39761628841901775,15.90465153676071,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.4158930413048162,0.12222969336131244,1.387655188206217,1.1112926188976193,2.0899595030345055,21.15681382647147,3.0450103516139895,3,86.41256345184212,3.494389451195456,True,True,True,3.494389451195456,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.2 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.7 kg (~2156 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e058579778,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,23.590281575667582,63.464618708641254,14,2.4464678119298426,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.36915853527396,253.41697128492197,853.8019517878708,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,1.0840238232159096,0.0,1.7875335097974978,2.006863107795787,1.0341756314384394,6.965535768172728,4.617373126273657,5,87.05490028430884,2.690286612521931,True,True,True,2.690286612521931,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.5 kg (2.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~854 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.69. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_73befbfb7e,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,15.166696736083237,64.00866731862973,6,1.9942927109809312,2.845390781689396,7.6985205566816415,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.130523435832655,241.59044073231198,2689.0280624441384,0.9702123833597434,38.80849533438973,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6247552318812506,0.0,1.2,0.6391847406584887,2.4112113984346517,10.293297049094658,3.7622993311106705,5,79.17536405471297,4.220343324090214,True,True,True,4.220343324090214,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.0 kg (4.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2689 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.22. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40898306cb,"cheetah,golden_eagle,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,23.688027343861886,60.767549797916345,13,1.6608607178723256,2.2645450531991687,19.300006076695507,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.811636669040312,256.87404176000524,2006.6066839370494,0.24137035402316398,9.65481416092656,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.42363281315664075,0.027531827816807217,1.2,1.1685110632035598,1.8917645572141515,22.929213957006933,4.522468229795772,4,84.45557714177824,2.5653275773367685,True,True,True,2.5653275773367685,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (2.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~2007 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b730c8394a,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,19.908268184397183,77.13987051859587,7,1.7386584300973733,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.319382403609293,245.42401422111413,2041.7762253342937,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.49984084366705106,0.0,1.7066802963909633,1.792566111405423,2.1230420594795936,24.643855055857955,4.713591349184769,4,97.04813870299306,3.874765489599599,True,True,True,3.874765489599599,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.1 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~2042 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6a323499ff,"bat,albatross,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,20.64591962076921,67.88815912157307,19,1.956869744736085,1.1760423872946448,17.050221169769102,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.769072830983477,224.61683227755964,1520.4476967516014,0.5757085856238264,23.028343424953057,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.9491073291706237,0.0,1.980173184049012,2.959310442564684,1.428432014142443,17.529284903306834,2.832434811485606,2,88.53407874234227,3.2882119260640494,True,True,True,3.2882119260640494,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.9 kg (3.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1520 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a5730c784d,"bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,12.919121454562084,67.55276772776418,5,2.3466843814418548,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.350984047985836,216.39926980618284,2456.3446595657647,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7424147818313026,0.0,1.9633338369767501,1.207738117692021,0.7544235293879298,18.844210590223348,2.2386068785370634,3,80.47188918232627,5.2288979529571264,True,True,True,5.2288979529571264,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.6 kg (5.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~2456 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.23. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dc73ce9e5a,"harpy_eagle,bat,dragonfly,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,22.12145651485934,70.89960518955246,7,1.7334179155036735,1.481022985027604,12.494278429466021,0.003105747873261261,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.549405060425835,319.90680026829875,3694.7332178833267,0.8873712846427199,35.49485138570879,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.5903934647906666,0.0,1.5549567318627555,4.203272867169971,1.9945733932206051,5.488269474569078,3.819363190643806,3,93.0210617044118,3.205015236764724,True,True,True,3.205015236764724,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.9 kg (3.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~3695 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.21. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.22160811167570743,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, albatross, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f86cb79fb2,"albatross,tiger,osprey,bat,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,18.29457465188827,62.687873753267226,5,1.18871685208335,1.6904531635703242,11.265857387517777,0.13167064977727796,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.388427598678621,234.26466335378825,2199.376830825862,1.5985663957771181,63.94265583108472,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,1.0579312981946898,0.5661571136464111,1.9113138305000625,0.7880722948311008,3.4257096398766107,14.157482398645394,2.320681613406017,3,80.9824484051555,3.4265827408453533,True,True,True,3.4265827408453533,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.7 kg (3.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~2199 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.43. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, bat, bee, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_59d31b568b,"dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,18.053038907414518,79.1217214513152,5,1.3076736695644948,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.60592469943514,229.490418388922,2663.4485150636942,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.46502669547710856,0.0,1.5621667358226246,3.29984011351333,2.088914560578537,8.225094264433581,2.4676693392143085,4,97.17476035872971,4.382736992762992,True,True,True,4.382736992762992,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.1 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2663 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.37635545510174984,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_188a28b9a5,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,20.47510421191901,53.50628293486287,4,1.6622818906942813,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.01375422043012,268.3233018172755,1881.9536905606608,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5010507699220492,0.0,1.9034976150888405,1.325470582891288,0.5450972927151552,15.768245883204248,3.781832327755194,2,73.98138714678188,2.6132361711602754,True,True,True,2.6132361711602754,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.5 kg (2.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1882 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.61. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_605078980d,"bat,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,17.181425174222607,66.67441534894405,22,2.157341246909059,1.2738540798315041,6.162109107887918,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.984802338594723,183.37863315510702,1464.2421388652024,2.478744915917357,99.14979663669428,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6556370981411812,0.0,1.2,0.6611323710591274,1.0253540471221416,24.12053192266154,5.336972285406614,5,83.85584052316666,3.8806102912217124,True,True,True,3.8806102912217124,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (3.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~1464 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.88. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bd304bc347,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,14.422685433779138,68.84089853985179,7,1.9382674832171194,1.3342718414025356,8.484316630896426,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.60495396826196,243.99017649952907,2587.5045904856165,0.8143769208813544,32.57507683525417,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6280616409537824,0.10060225880912213,0.7054241692815432,2.138345510661538,3.0864235345624165,13.239890089677733,5.6836295101281396,3,83.26358397363093,4.773098522874293,True,True,True,4.773098522874293,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.8 kg (4.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~2588 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_88eeef53df,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,12.235080139217182,64.52764684498325,17,1.1595237171269313,1.2156347637294636,16.48193808806248,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.533387133641102,189.51377743990975,669.6255428539005,0.7590374136704541,30.361496546818163,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.9324255268672185,0.0,1.8801471062204833,1.097013737640899,2.3023497343066994,8.695636491566992,3.406134665884349,2,76.76272698420044,5.273986448045597,True,True,True,5.273986448045597,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.5 kg (5.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.5 kg (~670 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_48a8ad9af7,"golden_eagle,cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,6,18.496594765774194,64.8744806115941,15,2.0866232812671344,2.114264245661148,3.690345573411994,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.041503462665006,202.68891540583715,819.1679534565054,1.801168525282467,72.04674101129868,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.6877411237738844,0.20341252751256242,1.7830485004331358,1.1607474498354504,0.6392183139138614,21.821165502434432,3.90270718750602,4,83.37107537736829,3.5073742725680948,True,True,True,3.5073742725680948,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.9 kg (3.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~819 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c98133b532,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,15.133623254424089,64.91821346375833,24,2.4193642064068595,1.0594470366776494,15.542572050530396,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.483214177958422,262.40739991878365,1963.6507754734473,0.5372870649985888,21.491482599943552,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8467022580470782,0.0,1.640257165691077,3.3765385386106437,1.5398978258307592,14.843750267137796,3.864087319431655,4,80.05183671818243,4.289667607840077,True,True,True,4.289667607840077,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.9 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1964 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3961001441025577,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8f4692c8e8,"bee,dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,19.38079268905506,53.8459419094624,15,1.588427502910605,2.484114268183216,3.457297325196104,0.22283572261250204,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.876150443057221,207.61144220348925,804.7331836808034,1.0720982420130727,42.88392968052291,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7536579774206106,0.4147721667547465,1.8655835280715443,0.8751009914990351,1.6647373686985214,11.75188514139939,2.078847960782552,4,73.22673459851745,2.7783147352827773,True,True,True,2.7783147352827773,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.8 kg (2.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~805 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ad98c0aa0,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,19.398308193016618,58.200947955385544,22,2.221659940060147,1.9505367342696471,6.565565697136373,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.863831321996827,345.2770521916146,3060.4775499827665,2.412380135802381,96.49520543209525,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5816106690159838,0.0,1.437445813961728,2.086300118643499,2.0268844298655164,8.61201701773652,2.0744132884694317,6,77.59925614840216,3.0003105103948116,True,True,True,3.0003105103948116,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.2 kg (3.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~3060 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.00. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2730529885721288,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e0037f7d24,"bat,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,15.408899543474487,50.874256027876626,12,2.0221389976962545,1.3519704437895688,17.492857297643646,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.372577689886866,407.9634966114976,3007.742573406163,2.578752008747432,103.15008034989728,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,1.0234426614300767,0.28490479609177455,1.0451513678394861,3.025087680280351,1.0209188773534081,23.863242840738664,4.896937812648721,3,66.28315557135112,3.30161514028569,True,True,True,3.30161514028569,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.9 kg (3.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~3008 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.30. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fb4721424d,"bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,20.94589036402658,74.64096098575847,4,2.0035566237086595,2.810458862868171,3.5917603396254796,0.18486242864695085,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.492051088930234,437.61859326303306,1528.1864851402918,2.014795778088476,80.59183112353905,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6322099690778196,1.5278725078931499,2.1349686822362375,0.972763789559113,13.84805595702991,2.0314644250210847,5,95.58685134978505,3.563513399934062,True,True,True,3.563513399934062,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.6 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.5 kg (~1528 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1d986288da,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,19.876954268981233,73.73057953441861,8,1.1043061253497495,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.749927839811862,226.0647476209593,1299.8559859457964,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.921057667058546,0.0,1.4737708504851463,0.859792808204333,1.6880322498940434,13.206324099398,5.757672885638449,5,93.60753380339985,3.70934996059623,True,True,True,3.70934996059623,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (3.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1300 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.71. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b738a204ef,"golden_eagle,albatross,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,14.381802065861628,75.85810172857622,12,1.5031467619912344,1.9883363154839502,5.213388631733103,0.21408443191387866,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.956867049759627,202.63737960261585,2422.908207220151,2.0315659535533896,81.26263814213559,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5031350730604657,0.1832596247258777,1.4265203600858527,4.410778586886342,1.858913218592921,18.68534172285133,3.8326564456742607,2,90.23990379443785,5.2745894694686495,True,True,True,5.2745894694686495,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.9 kg (5.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~2423 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f396d6c8c3,"osprey,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,12.55202701860262,53.83614484203099,12,2.1469527148070116,2.8524740849448147,7.809733639266158,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.516384135680664,328.5407527044752,2797.9792542569767,0.791273821524665,31.6509528609866,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.996195546119603,0.5345727895575425,1.2,4.18274137732373,2.722258433028732,20.964403665064214,2.2128887530839427,3,66.3881718606336,4.289039910625081,True,True,True,4.289039910625081,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.8 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~2798 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6542d7ff16,"golden_eagle,bat,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,19.37923122282591,78.53659550236239,14,1.3152856561573172,1.162126473489898,17.121886834733285,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.086499636286575,256.4161224778404,1817.09275867723,1.7826127780528283,71.30451112211313,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,1.06218989572591,0.0,1.2,2.7543674346017575,1.968639119071936,24.14805558279655,4.276633743325478,3,97.9158267251883,4.052616669842801,True,True,True,4.052616669842801,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.5 kg (4.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1817 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.05. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.340467388876477,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3c679c77a5,"osprey,bat,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,17.325213735266352,51.21314268857422,14,2.462580506868175,1.0,0.0,0.1691100080017563,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.42271934744438,254.45340901334419,2397.6430601332163,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6277534202199344,0.0,1.2,3.3054064227017745,1.100786509344079,24.68372466084208,4.737255749192942,4,68.53835642384058,2.9559890845287105,True,True,True,2.9559890845287105,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.2 kg (2.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~2398 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.96. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.25692761710524215,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e11d44a755,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,13.458478254573848,55.15206053610168,19,1.744228224221831,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.91945384213503,239.53974640481914,2136.5637114145147,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.6585492406581277,0.0,1.5359934382938198,3.2903462909431958,1.8502045779674832,21.092814699211218,2.350540522488638,3,68.61053879067552,4.097941794969154,True,True,True,4.097941794969154,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (4.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~2137 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.10. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7e7ed75da4,"tiger,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,18.076262007779974,67.73117826684137,23,2.4093933355073265,2.8101462843520824,17.749781327652375,0.05797644651362732,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.171176931247419,226.11226815930019,717.0420086588031,1.6597670554409303,66.3906822176372,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.4200443701519621,0.4358876828646297,1.4692697191249293,2.2346699867889623,2.0586900119663833,8.226668728591617,4.904836541181841,5,85.80744027462134,3.746968163976051,True,True,True,3.746968163976051,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.7 kg (3.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~717 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.75. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0b13da3d7b,"bee,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,8,22.349358605170778,76.83372411954676,5,2.2295417598570273,1.6754695092234084,4.937477987248969,0.05667256400117282,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.3772876808077035,259.4930257441546,1914.3547020778678,2.3546574120649915,94.18629648259966,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.8346801504883345,0.0,1.780112222099329,3.0242446343099894,1.708578969083516,7.082840458513038,2.2016881682465104,5,99.18308272471754,3.43784917844445,True,True,True,3.43784917844445,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.8 kg (3.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1914 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.44. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3887941327130727,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b390ca6732,"osprey,bat","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,21.840196764858625,54.139829978742156,17,1.67877318624577,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.128777575243747,248.19123835334497,1769.3001343453016,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3617181127160465,0.0,1.2,2.823584425368252,2.3872856806156215,6.695564290628377,3.259218287517156,3,75.98002674360077,2.4789076106610164,True,True,True,2.4789076106610164,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (2.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1769 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.48. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1b11319666,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,16.181161559186272,71.75296047006857,8,1.8286575838081058,2.0815804494012573,6.633486766948793,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.810271722763946,207.2567103845157,1204.2178037002284,1.9070565140253457,76.28226056101383,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.5291914387481781,0.0,1.74834348008958,1.4074175826348672,1.3454917667352362,15.105491744047686,4.92794466197329,4,87.93412202925484,4.434351650690578,True,True,True,4.434351650690578,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (4.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1204 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.43. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bfc0e12384,"cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,17.577051088034423,61.078826489334354,20,1.663855190750474,2.1179369020304826,16.240020235712095,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.258733998905463,317.2815034397542,2620.3435396817385,2.9895353266614664,119.58141306645865,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.6806224932757653,0.11398994178356471,1.25867883630608,2.636010490259769,1.4154256005493577,24.36063613064955,4.052741940715064,6,78.65587757736878,3.4749188691221224,True,True,True,3.4749188691221224,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.1 kg (3.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~2620 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.47. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_388d7393b5,"bat,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,21.000418692238952,68.1712913064978,8,1.8066694057810633,1.9218723291408832,10.64879965292478,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.797109973063897,206.0173029239863,2224.3914760242983,2.3994348635845726,95.9773945433829,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6632946890063083,0.3786961155539288,1.9371192381208073,5.205817552158272,2.9577383833536897,17.918330593188088,5.463814293313467,4,89.17170999873676,3.2461872453853324,True,True,True,3.2461872453853324,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.2 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2224 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5184635125744197,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, tiger, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da40f94730,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,18.772240918889267,58.56055173517039,9,1.4577763354452444,1.179257126960566,8.215501712164286,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.5227194318937025,229.1580343014737,1036.4174947098386,0.9758720885543041,39.03488354217216,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5764319271571533,0.0,1.1192342179977635,1.4712860410101192,1.2510263166066633,21.554827973172294,2.4838650540077123,3,77.33279265405966,3.1195290955511217,True,True,True,3.1195290955511217,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (3.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1036 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d93a7f3caf,"dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,15.416286743978759,57.52666872132295,16,2.4989386163054785,2.684877345445855,6.616820290295077,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.531801599333901,274.5274674633627,1518.6314835749154,1.602267859050965,64.0907143620386,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9694835430199706,0.0,1.5876106719279184,3.5962869475058734,2.2565585886234407,9.217003525859909,4.019280998629843,4,72.94295546530171,3.731551551724446,True,True,True,3.731551551724446,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (3.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1519 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.73. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.38362253980927596,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_51d76dbad4,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,17.78365664654231,78.08743548236583,18,1.113108623848327,2.486288890537346,15.893156973863288,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.382779994758883,195.32093411085992,1832.6533531329944,2.448842472138465,97.95369888553861,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,1.1339958918282087,0.0,1.9509447592832054,0.7545433802841357,1.4856757507399854,19.080954001392126,4.424107855829188,2,95.87109212890815,4.390966213213998,True,True,True,4.390966213213998,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.1 kg (4.39:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~1833 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.39. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2297673b8a,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,17.832334095200032,60.84415529308995,5,2.3373234183319536,1.4490964121664263,7.724861522113198,0.10501551727281935,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.0464335570240757,195.56865116042246,595.7869015970464,0.24542670428972946,9.817068171589177,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,1.13236696694111,0.29667417981060573,1.2,1.9799201741237868,1.2434447257792494,11.216117152995484,4.503978747883281,2,78.67648938828998,3.4120129741999112,True,True,True,3.4120129741999112,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (3.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~596 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.41. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_32ddb317fa,"golden_eagle,bat,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,21.843435106773306,68.72024469314661,18,1.637488034739291,2.5903293554202573,17.958948847231134,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.0565482739977,255.00678817974097,1544.4609228077072,2.348787412627907,93.95149650511628,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3718827576086074,0.4166225753673134,1.2,3.9155489797240026,1.3308436253153528,16.464242655930164,4.549454942610801,4,90.56367979991992,3.14603652572198,True,True,True,3.14603652572198,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.7 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1544 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_121bc4806e,"bee,dragonfly,albatross,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,13.310598706295908,76.28316434976266,5,1.7943029426572341,2.839907184298293,13.859039856429595,0.1733051393744983,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.918246568375612,218.45969661151537,1074.438653187963,2.305045231117045,92.2018092446818,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.6092297364802637,0.0,1.7391264847279866,0.6806005176217704,0.5197841834087842,12.157733295860528,4.218766424512544,3,89.59376305605856,5.731009253075953,True,True,True,5.731009253075953,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.3 kg (5.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~1074 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, osprey, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bd32e27a82,"albatross,bat","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.679423702345723,59.53854827572759,17,2.467774156410993,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.4157567312400143,229.2822406216418,783.1723567571656,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5823140654736919,0.0,0.579888462604498,2.9561775481867114,2.2457029838332314,22.03005276743613,5.873537230017251,5,80.21797197807331,2.879120285589679,True,True,True,2.879120285589679,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.5 kg (2.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~783 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.88. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9d6d68606f,"tiger,bee,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,12.514286520448803,65.36786264653335,14,1.6965432810158407,1.9351019774750717,9.952197181043795,0.201126116323365,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.441338339615343,194.36525848012477,1251.9723913372738,0.7013711988693073,28.054847954772292,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,1.023295728295451,0.3589536926348233,1.465481598803688,4.680801411518319,3.529817757630533,6.968182194022519,2.2853947091173197,2,77.88214916698216,5.223459007408842,True,True,True,5.223459007408842,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.4 kg (5.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1252 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.22. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_437b493c1b,"cheetah,bee,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.913435418699091,55.635396561501835,17,1.3934186549049103,1.899943871094944,12.493595894513795,0.09367504183007444,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.15511076711228,255.46832009423082,1061.499167479625,0.029043462122981367,1.1617384849192547,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.623073277122555,0.480033964118647,1.1050530757327552,4.1928274910290515,1.5752080127542794,11.521590290509922,2.0929593613021797,4,71.54883198020093,3.4961273350270696,True,True,True,3.4961273350270696,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (3.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1061 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.50. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, bat, harpy_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ba742f582e,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,18.70566274024669,64.34753427128705,6,1.6445900569642742,2.8071750084415,6.51015476293004,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.787814586533651,333.6106492867354,1930.8765821647294,1.9943779366041725,79.7751174641669,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4862890872128737,0.0,1.5751580709759436,1.8957127777311136,0.9034054578459754,24.821702263160347,3.7829263229361185,5,83.05319701153374,3.440002910607295,True,True,True,3.440002910607295,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.3 kg (3.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1931 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.44. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.29873604931192543,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_093af54485,"golden_eagle,bee,harpy_eagle,bat,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,8,21.581738503604257,59.780394079557674,18,1.330774747981677,1.4147441909620846,3.75879780841505,0.006679469855866371,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.08059859832842,216.95231758424973,1970.0569109596402,1.0309731456478857,41.23892582591543,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4754240131398878,0.0,1.5636494075932015,0.9776820029682385,1.8405911437969806,14.284910929912213,3.845427991993343,2,81.36213258316192,2.7699526648223474,True,True,True,2.7699526648223474,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1970 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_58aaa1273a,"albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.200480541371064,50.838325095763196,4,1.5719632994289485,1.3843036395305324,14.372140743389092,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.940574518363391,243.7539332123906,2666.808070454332,2.4913519992852677,99.65407997141071,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4129165480139161,0.0,0.990712199241067,2.220470469254086,0.8790950719218456,9.142386307467127,4.166810613723514,5,63.03880563713426,4.166911698549383,True,True,True,4.166911698549383,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (4.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2667 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_57d2d86a07,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,18.387826766873893,72.25441766509982,20,1.9224559663718996,2.976761728723223,6.95430037647953,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.071014837298582,204.7078902938344,2266.3240907551312,2.213739851754111,88.54959407016445,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.5059498859509652,0.20763031126117887,0.7275058780880415,1.0330463570361266,0.5758134311149115,23.468182791070404,4.392300754444342,5,90.64224443197372,3.9294702185941772,True,True,True,3.9294702185941772,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (3.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2266 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3314759407468647,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d56f29a749,"dragonfly,osprey,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,8,15.061561977864873,55.293065146919616,11,1.524340990181968,2.1528436608354924,19.451338781455636,0.05035025118265446,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.33053636342394,345.59118730969703,2533.3687654525884,1.0787458061779545,43.14983224711818,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7265759543661003,0.0,1.2,1.0455746380136408,2.4075150459044963,14.640014472575643,5.047717195195535,5,70.35462712478449,3.6711375107163993,True,True,True,3.6711375107163993,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.3 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~2533 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.32765749672008393,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, bee, golden_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1ce8021b6,"cheetah,bee,tiger,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,23.581484454128923,72.06992616805252,11,1.7688157815360321,2.842937094168758,9.144042899654774,0.17663973882128595,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.99108073717357,191.8307425149266,1724.7656938236598,1.8163069066883049,72.65227626753219,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.46382326624588016,0.7421411239989555,1.4173493140154187,1.026917419829906,19.23218934489531,3.537390929390994,6,95.65141062218144,3.0562082004737268,True,True,True,3.0562082004737268,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.1 kg (3.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1725 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.06. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b035c34108,"golden_eagle,cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,14.511760597953764,72.49747205884667,10,1.463092683077797,2.804546577805512,9.949470836612711,0.15670934489550328,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.815257927238216,193.29009060848344,2090.4821847099934,0.8793767560803977,35.175070243215906,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3345279830667081,1.5092068883836298,1.0233983966702787,0.9331694006788895,20.035973929645678,2.028906633416482,6,87.00923265680044,4.995773708468509,True,True,True,4.995773708468509,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.5 kg (5.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2090 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.00. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11255780331084544,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bffe77b8f8,"tiger,bat,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,12.039113870466258,69.14219773356925,14,1.1232824257559197,1.7204112242674006,3.7778228184816136,0.20188945296371918,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.998755433425514,228.54104130538474,1599.5028545967864,1.2004955725194058,48.019822900776234,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,1.0948441929212915,0.6515911529457966,1.9803071952425575,5.039784001152802,3.4656082861227326,19.685554859766146,3.1754518928281605,3,81.1813116040355,5.743130140432127,True,True,True,5.743130140432127,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (5.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1600 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.74. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5479434893132877,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, golden_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b9d455aa45,"golden_eagle,bee,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,23.64724943935611,72.99012160089184,23,1.190533839923003,1.6864515599162924,18.47284113762175,0.1857419549226807,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.885276844940481,417.7622823736443,3711.933534264029,2.8987439913185167,115.94975965274067,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5036835518581885,0.07796776564715498,1.0103567809676515,3.0872420470139734,1.3144691156883033,23.840153532640073,4.29135603808573,3,96.63737104024796,3.0866220525172117,True,True,True,3.0866220525172117,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.0 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~3712 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3862205856595824,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b58f3019e2,"dragonfly,bat,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,13.908777917538275,71.50298920511001,11,2.0805703791232095,1.1051326084607518,17.71234222645058,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.387541864414208,211.3446291083704,1561.3172953571802,2.953168626465175,118.126745058607,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.7860940421804031,0.0,1.2,3.447174481960913,2.480628599946307,20.15428370108645,3.564252378696895,6,85.41176712264829,5.140853468869347,True,True,True,5.140853468869347,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.5 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1561 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3129456332217941,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_909ba4a2f6,"bat,osprey,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,21.03188021890763,57.35003010198314,7,1.4371975895412468,1.0,0.0,0.12215647344047129,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.590998273733131,232.22375735354439,2691.7051706047546,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7609631960297212,0.0,1.6665962166749735,3.527135263112806,1.8006218728736179,10.50432080512248,4.61278189555163,4,78.38191032089077,2.7268142222693688,True,True,True,2.7268142222693688,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.4 kg (2.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2692 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_93d502800f,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,22.775043032979834,70.85647668986117,4,1.8766104759732338,2.6010259436711083,5.091770154725266,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.85606910194281,192.89682095516974,936.7202921033942,1.6874886287024724,67.49954514809889,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6870190083939938,0.0,1.2,3.127143533757288,1.3461026545927388,23.904569694125556,2.000342257271322,4,93.631519722841,3.111145677628626,True,True,True,3.111145677628626,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.9 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~937 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6d83c2d00f,"tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.88197557531001,71.98024696172766,24,2.0755241073951103,1.3852548407680536,9.326418411596986,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.384573873898736,228.39557538273516,2371.7907250336207,1.2590594177298502,50.36237670919401,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.34995059462110417,0.42252507264352124,0.61628689546278,1.0110682263147623,1.0799703974421153,15.9673756967159,2.263837436716482,2,84.86222253703767,5.587671436024705,True,True,True,5.587671436024705,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (5.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2372 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.59. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9d59b3d75b,"osprey,tiger,golden_eagle,albatross,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,21.19277968512568,51.58593876327015,24,2.464299785481475,2.415004831217649,7.23489766962572,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.36108086347639,194.64836206374167,1822.119057221916,2.9587388266772345,118.34955306708937,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5394920021144646,0.6591739066163209,1.8220815650054658,3.416063004483937,1.6655622937299737,22.158429486593942,5.789818594028398,5,72.77871844839584,2.4341280157541654,True,True,True,2.4341280157541654,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.6 kg (2.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~1822 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.43. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.35357368236066533,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e56a43ffe,"tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,14.185177437506837,61.01152811335227,8,1.8191582776204358,2.904967204494872,10.186278569874418,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.359553290363815,189.0586807358018,1202.3287551452104,2.742135525026839,109.68542100107356,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4207563585292537,0.20942459507426076,0.9403175592208368,1.345389270696384,2.9640771664196945,16.376838891747813,2.8698527790026773,4,75.19670555085911,4.301076132613788,True,True,True,4.301076132613788,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.0 kg (4.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1202 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.30. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0d39e64fde,"osprey,tiger,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,17.42450193369856,60.77710238477057,10,1.2549319003924273,1.5697995281257675,5.27256563832821,0.10526394237563755,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2844588715047567,233.29638552605624,766.2523831310493,2.8451275187573204,113.80510075029281,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.6744648581694134,0.3468973171701584,1.522604723062228,1.4757895738921076,3.0032697192816293,20.606749934221288,3.5995040983515554,5,78.20160431846914,3.4880252311389826,True,True,True,3.4880252311389826,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~766 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, cheetah, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e63407b89e,"albatross,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,12.220766814096585,55.98930480128573,5,1.6324937088058595,2.0499423638946705,14.902700645970324,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.995977126252655,570.4303427910663,2849.8569447046284,0.1840491706847479,7.361966827389916,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5545033022492316,0.6600991230138924,1.5673783989780492,1.6372682746002947,3.4353187020321876,8.635032481087615,2.002143712405283,4,68.21007161538232,4.581488678492939,True,True,True,4.581488678492939,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.0 kg (4.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~2850 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.58. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_61782538e2,"dragonfly,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,14.524988961737375,71.6230839834375,5,1.2789647226660654,1.836425118900771,15.097253198123973,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.834196408696059,336.1479232580463,3305.7446996949175,1.6810381555957976,67.2415262238319,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3822002547800125,0.3052880342855747,1.2242309274413157,2.333169667122238,2.404888458607635,20.817703458946184,2.667740511869003,4,86.14807294517487,4.931025019854505,True,True,True,4.931025019854505,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (4.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~3306 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.25157369461553203,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f6a01d7653,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,23.775575008578826,58.332695125173316,8,1.478608797659993,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.781718118639386,337.3512111487272,2962.5232432897187,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5703844956682764,0.0,1.4077393036956185,2.3294512370732168,0.6664923123483035,19.109234345553276,4.197100289584344,3,82.10827013375214,2.453471476678289,True,True,True,2.453471476678289,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.3 kg (2.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2963 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2782e36ed0,"cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,7,20.09455339629615,50.63141911703949,9,2.339354260629624,2.6349984019130073,14.685236031807776,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.29170123970835,214.11160245254865,918.9030296815444,1.3650724793031301,54.602899172125205,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.4555194927010351,0.525310941529236,1.2,1.0188657610645555,1.2679810974108563,7.200710300588941,2.0542082418038174,4,70.72597251333565,2.51965884080668,True,True,True,2.51965884080668,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.6 kg (2.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~919 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5ff8aaa5ab,"albatross,bat,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,23.05279891890019,74.68354610389798,7,1.7885488050981064,1.0,0.0,0.2476920133645379,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.608198393901002,202.54514179069275,2351.1841896271703,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.042020714419355,0.0,0.6272064659251253,0.5865425277813903,0.8022059377739992,13.57256807841072,3.3393762588385187,3,97.73634502279818,3.23967368850242,True,True,True,3.23967368850242,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (3.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2351 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.24. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2600880142841266,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e8b0c1f71,"osprey,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,10,17.2332453941311,64.91306883217705,21,1.7896419684996023,2.072425124368134,6.911946755190665,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.434289476249866,222.15567563645627,2095.880952746198,2.3297776734865963,93.19110693946385,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5808564316638304,0.14229576659004176,1.7758926639387904,2.298912912537186,1.4478527003171409,7.671853590146318,2.440625252115052,4,82.14631422630815,3.7667350140724882,True,True,True,3.7667350140724882,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.9 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~2096 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_467248a27f,"bat,bee,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,20.69058780495165,58.6030721168071,8,1.184001118195206,2.2849085633772477,13.270951179931012,0.043395050807474966,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.567516211376494,213.88966124052018,1404.723817642943,2.844725889175605,113.7890355670242,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.2142237715165836,0.8409722830020292,3.7600758191108867,1.0436552162933697,6.838730502352273,3.5102411203958472,4,79.29365992175875,2.8323541442733817,True,True,True,2.8323541442733817,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (2.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1405 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.83. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.36016096955252813,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, albatross, cheetah, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_28c14f2a3b,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,13.16513668964702,59.25814576636524,15,2.152351202036165,1.0,0.0,0.23968475572417747,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.830251982559117,211.2513045821715,1231.6483373584053,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5319227314375384,0.0,1.8447667703939752,2.2625244099908324,1.5043542356415738,20.501203708378473,2.0947412427418084,5,72.42328245601226,4.501141702004922,True,True,True,4.501141702004922,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (4.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1232 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.50. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b9477a86ca,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,18.839200655700047,79.06841355503715,6,1.7984771648925513,1.909615715052466,5.885199866287049,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.613456558593034,226.1209299345781,817.0781573072571,1.0601054300940613,42.40421720376246,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,1.089330348256312,0.684938632542032,1.6447195545955509,2.2109315666415097,3.5224823163549726,23.796589393014642,5.886722581646843,5,97.9076142107372,4.197015308667779,True,True,True,4.197015308667779,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.1 kg (4.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~817 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, tiger, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9ce23ed864,"golden_eagle,tiger,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,13.354354146631465,78.78644434865357,16,2.1755033106085673,1.3989419996965,8.588250831484913,0.07932121556703658,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.376655145836745,680.9163354077481,5022.884989469864,1.428658406011606,57.146336240464244,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6918750097755016,0.44815146736375305,0.9802799288355548,0.6584019001865727,2.5532322401003285,12.605696478843726,5.74583866621654,4,92.14079849528504,5.899682117425863,True,True,True,5.899682117425863,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.8 kg (5.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~5023 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.90. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3935682471247234,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, cheetah, bee, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_20154fdf1e,"osprey,bee,cheetah,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.177334728697899,76.8950333726389,8,1.7992239356787643,1.6328156756402086,16.464285921227887,0.1684863276898612,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.50057434315303,259.0590884986871,2461.210129551237,2.8299712352270814,113.19884940908325,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.02554018015441247,1.618561312321931,1.8046069041949626,2.839338262664219,20.487687910512243,4.403773438261645,4,89.0723681013368,6.314602914825284,True,True,True,6.314602914825284,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, cheetah, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (6.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~2461 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, cheetah, bat, tiger, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_57dcfacc50,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,20.120307327846668,68.48781114797967,17,1.2451454229277885,2.499887358422976,13.605036748669232,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.701726362086312,220.2689216025076,1916.7198818568634,2.4176119349740937,96.70447739896375,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,titanium,0.9703886034784989,0.0,1.3273818684490006,1.0809046419065667,2.2126852641936274,24.011029917663418,3.4024547328834562,5,88.60811847582633,3.403914762931677,True,True,True,3.403914762931677,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.5 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1917 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_47c1f6243f,"bat,osprey","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,17.038987743125425,59.54374839006597,9,1.712362221802453,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.21054776860008,220.34056372545524,2249.7978512790305,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.849991297222045,0.0,1.2,2.92220313599723,2.3974006075025294,9.075251533576015,2.37306162791372,5,76.58273613319139,3.494559024733707,True,True,True,3.494559024733707,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.5 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2250 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ec153740ab,"golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,18.178063139750027,60.84191953675131,10,1.647120292044732,1.9820739149368025,3.373268462968372,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.632954557472056,186.10501480716226,2164.9511801693825,2.0620092321911554,82.48036928764621,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.8659843386171202,0.1258645050907767,0.5152104374427888,1.3504437027171166,2.451881549459995,17.133097179950614,2.1258018945815302,4,79.01998267650134,3.3469968207838434,True,True,True,3.3469968207838434,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (3.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2165 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.35. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_924c795d7f,"bat,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,21.91441540107586,67.62736662736202,9,2.211739336611066,2.9075241494485784,11.293140421576934,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.81363589590019,327.23713431098054,2229.6746848128087,2.4476765986997338,97.90706394798934,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.8015493379466009,0.0,1.2,3.25733356357541,0.628532505771568,8.344981057859911,2.135040043535752,6,89.54178202843788,3.0859763032529695,True,True,True,3.0859763032529695,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.6 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~2230 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7254668d31,"bee,tiger,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,12.620746780440694,64.81802787601598,5,2.48636360305683,1.8424744921812268,5.109575545022985,0.042784932258409764,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.445717663525024,226.11310542897505,1457.4612376180405,0.8551107425504093,34.20442970201637,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,1.0788727304840557,0.19905607321665156,1.762464295702281,2.7501663811990706,3.4374885752827002,23.360689659046187,2.156480978053506,2,77.43877465645667,5.135831421360048,True,True,True,5.135831421360048,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1457 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, golden_eagle, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_247ea32fe0,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,5,23.83931076007803,52.25126525693993,14,2.0630902339357946,2.5832556607199537,9.452459891054815,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.323725664912685,226.67625633519515,2566.8197414891756,0.3597042588805116,14.388170355220463,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.8951075894838971,0.6268339521386157,1.4553554704052925,3.4065880530623183,2.3152911035922674,9.810468938631523,3.9117072719713737,5,76.09057601701795,2.191811071335223,True,True,True,2.191811071335223,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.3 kg (2.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2567 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.19. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0ca1b5f134,"tiger,albatross,bat,cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.857991378553065,62.6928194979272,13,2.4320924343002135,2.1544845647868955,4.735093947529236,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9645604990812684,188.81593420539048,748.5721943478188,0.04976380379717149,1.9905521518868596,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.671619786447649,0.24636977676976546,0.6774892910599081,2.911277910717431,1.8132805026651986,9.241320513281233,3.587712004846048,5,75.55081087648027,4.875786400238056,True,True,True,4.875786400238056,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bat, cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.7 kg (4.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~749 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.88. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bat, cheetah, golden_eagle, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3009ff489d,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,14.313485322821897,77.23347321908278,23,1.7674616607630778,1.6106483765328516,18.413352032712925,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.836012491084504,185.55637071528758,1082.909297294725,0.5620332360004329,22.481329440017316,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6638315077463022,0.0,1.0010812247636935,1.4576934869094744,1.0276643765160072,6.5395413593538265,4.716811769016408,2,91.54695854190467,5.3958537335375025,True,True,True,5.3958537335375025,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.2 kg (5.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1083 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.587816612344474,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cecc3431f9,"osprey,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,18.22290289317301,57.331034148689554,17,1.6031878999533544,1.0,0.0,0.1860912797772772,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.593329663574726,231.09870023008085,2679.20341659096,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.9759277160510941,0.0,1.2,5.010292870448697,1.553813758119229,10.306186662663121,4.716265450383576,4,75.55393704186257,3.1460977696461265,True,True,True,3.1460977696461265,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.3 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2679 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b46f7ea212,"dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,7,20.914963739986426,54.27932768968812,10,1.7048710973509755,2.836519674669473,7.943634440903232,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.396412873206213,199.89828038913552,2278.123335958529,2.035500831239923,81.42003324959691,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.9251235483801561,0.0,1.8802911933737545,2.589635775145704,0.8466039383993686,13.7163254140203,5.503729621245858,6,75.19429142967454,2.59523890954273,True,True,True,2.59523890954273,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.3 kg (2.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~2278 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.60. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1e8b73f60c,"harpy_eagle,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,5,17.036776575267243,50.17858537945326,20,1.7443090541279112,1.1086924684741957,3.9297768294287634,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.848919465865494,290.01351090886124,2566.306202045417,0.292197186245176,11.68788744980704,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3768658727669035,0.0,1.6107094092438088,2.5744009480557275,1.9787268447421695,6.060405329104164,2.820257798321963,3,67.2153619547205,2.9453098218297287,True,True,True,2.9453098218297287,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.2 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2566 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5869113847473402,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, golden_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e88bcc45c1,"osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,17.951979987366727,58.701085661973586,7,2.4427279801984825,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.009296934877575,211.2951376353626,1903.6206358528077,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6869905296659026,0.0,1.2,2.5197455756703855,1.6284181682680456,5.22039287992389,3.2110462794924834,6,76.6530656493403,3.2698947805915037,True,True,True,3.2698947805915037,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.7 kg (3.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1904 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_39200b47bd,"bee,bat,harpy_eagle,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,22.650389802910155,54.77539022975511,7,2.031365359937464,1.9988678087925003,14.548478693507768,0.08091484524292736,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.945689866520459,253.38146134176674,2520.0534324309547,2.3868147932727,95.47259173090801,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.6257442664502314,0.6813238091322728,1.883563698057494,0.7740827185883797,1.5014515470223229,5.7483654986026655,4.9997397682929545,5,77.42578003266527,2.4182979059688186,True,True,True,2.4182979059688186,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.8 kg (2.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2520 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.42. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2819599903329329,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4f929a4110,"bee,osprey,bat","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,12.839433487400232,62.825352465839096,16,2.323567662382235,1.0,0.0,0.14228810570788347,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.655221802622399,188.07304031725377,1439.7408387221226,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3157797348261986,0.0,1.731991707615005,1.5146376805600272,2.156297002008287,12.80852820027967,3.4316207786784414,3,75.66478595323933,4.893156113740667,True,True,True,4.893156113740667,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.8 kg (4.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1440 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.89. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6d154ac670,"golden_eagle,cheetah,tiger,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,13.300765204764911,64.8979016037891,11,2.0104717559394296,1.8630311262248842,8.158111976729415,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.743190840257675,261.92989359656116,3075.8927272728047,0.16606964229838117,6.642785691935247,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.47735885142174767,1.606885355168151,2.48241057724773,0.9064212527973528,20.313630309287873,4.781762126840276,5,78.19866680855401,4.879260749640167,True,True,True,4.879260749640167,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.9 kg (4.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~3076 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.88. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4198179696135832,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e6d6dc8062,"cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,23.767837346245873,73.4062521647079,13,2.316559320055704,1.4884115834063913,18.180634100348495,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.872772570930485,188.35025373339505,1482.8387113200697,1.0399063579833219,41.59625431933287,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.35491225378579233,0.6384344488083723,1.7621380274288923,2.3234823182737507,1.109878402082751,16.05931329887653,2.4909921995517603,4,97.17408951095376,3.0884699813171013,True,True,True,3.0884699813171013,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.4 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1483 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_79b86c1fee,"harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,21.072328529249823,68.64591563509613,17,2.1956577511200055,2.857132952442981,15.790812223933756,0.2018491739578735,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.572262342957206,254.59781567929357,2946.2727149846487,0.8622554285492171,34.490217141968685,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8436268436737563,0.0,1.653518526094923,1.833458224233965,2.420610016305611,14.346649459843912,5.970452306409512,3,89.71824416434595,3.257633134364384,True,True,True,3.257633134364384,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.6 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2946 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_143c5a0d93,"dragonfly,cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,14.842736489170992,55.23485954409132,23,2.0183694114492203,1.465344907558658,14.128214095939175,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.560472672768924,215.22471045249148,1627.200541880666,0.9520033085783327,38.08013234313331,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6826976297811533,1.2,4.148709784459019,2.198814650674686,15.808827090012922,2.178932267444695,4,70.07759603326231,3.721339362481422,True,True,True,3.721339362481422,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1627 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a02a42d09a,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.21324165223723,54.5022405790738,24,1.209822961220526,1.1546228819880657,18.903803787152693,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.531462982150291,225.95513977427743,1701.7727708365653,1.6446990907330343,65.78796362932137,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.6694294792320123,0.0,0.5771472559172884,2.153152058327139,1.5488961416532991,13.820348280212187,3.0767308829731816,6,74.71548223131103,2.6963631819560923,True,True,True,2.6963631819560923,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.5 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1702 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_586e289bc0,"cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,23.248405853278534,76.29217090921159,4,1.33347932077277,1.8372512051966208,16.013662475554938,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.228742418331548,315.14930552959214,2278.1331529894915,2.6083763845430834,104.33505538172334,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.36866580990923675,0.3604279645295142,1.2939645229126104,2.415919297295695,1.3447173737640346,7.549059748994931,4.787714795975113,4,99.54057676249013,3.2816086999983582,True,True,True,3.2816086999983582,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.3 kg (3.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~2278 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.28. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2476118574643382,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_53d2415ba5,"tiger,bat,osprey,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,15.982228763150072,55.35247436616875,8,1.1587082008986327,2.89010531804898,18.00053082269796,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.8748388713018205,341.73843403362235,2349.39667011216,2.6387512299897704,105.55004919959082,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5014902136601056,0.34064500784309,1.2,1.3111472413808927,3.5676146354755702,10.18858030271613,4.424680732293988,4,71.33470312931883,3.463376428060767,True,True,True,3.463376428060767,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, osprey, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.4 kg (3.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~2349 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.46. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, osprey, cheetah, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1179ab6c24,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,13.959089888917298,60.060114922249625,18,1.9828735189864817,1.0,0.0,0.12821102826312458,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.361288213666068,347.22148875773604,3250.4404302393796,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8987350885059918,0.0,0.9762907980799526,4.478511235413512,1.8222608542089913,22.551470641207814,2.1425447448844475,2,74.01920481116693,4.302580999204959,True,True,True,4.302580999204959,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.1 kg (4.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~3250 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.30. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_93dc540a11,"cheetah,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,24.036486890250366,76.90455192810917,13,1.6874316376232132,1.8943458247988976,7.205736385741153,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.585749962796445,256.50524218017216,1176.2689047848176,1.981838579033381,79.27354316133524,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5880845797308154,1.796013841284525,2.603705770835356,1.8744438623616104,5.579250945289466,3.0716954620923818,4,100.94103881835954,3.199492183664454,True,True,True,3.199492183664454,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (3.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~1176 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.20. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3348483683370184,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f6f288005d,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,14.630792405651672,66.06417988205845,9,2.27340867333098,1.791052577789468,15.202948576947195,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.452637591927379,209.91039593905336,934.6549198945893,1.240185839286784,49.60743357147136,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,1.025612979502401,0.5285852682459997,1.289833073718705,3.2475565755784848,3.124030384828894,5.845703357002958,3.132358887835337,2,80.69497228771013,4.5154204946916465,True,True,True,4.5154204946916465,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.1 kg (4.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~935 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b314c04311,"bat,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,24.08607912122558,66.82988776532365,19,1.4981921797300282,2.405758925277053,11.612089582968046,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.938385601887955,238.20459627726387,2843.7783225000203,2.8543721520767584,114.17488608307033,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.6340640776184951,0.01742430983591101,1.656808688105444,1.7550787271948107,1.453612633990545,7.17896903199234,3.2424392799268804,4,90.91596688654923,2.7746270959655934,True,True,True,2.7746270959655934,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.8 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2844 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.39274522829868175,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b3d6e126a0,"osprey,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,7,21.351859532434275,54.98590920806697,18,2.3176488426378574,1.2273291802266528,18.0535481662385,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.635484205397834,221.96712761354053,1916.7936246242546,0.41959616725877136,16.783846690350856,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.40142370939312394,0.0,1.993616468767341,3.925740621946487,2.2604523848993057,10.422152656686322,3.2895445708960436,4,76.33776874050125,2.575228125894202,True,True,True,2.575228125894202,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.0 kg (2.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~1917 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.58. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2663782690212655,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_865ad9186a,"harpy_eagle,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,15.552344704117107,77.34532159598763,17,1.9182557390708652,1.611500641215962,13.616515912404731,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.292744458094318,223.28135945892296,1181.7711778719797,1.978102710900935,79.1241084360374,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5455888607897643,0.0,1.2,0.7723146933996518,2.0937689620601803,16.746341235165318,5.064217370240286,4,92.89766630010473,4.973225778329895,True,True,True,4.973225778329895,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (4.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1182 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.97. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5413600879674254,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ac4397675,"osprey,dragonfly","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,4,20.89184597347714,75.19628311036004,21,1.7183055451969125,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.254851357402714,189.6191838728816,996.4206257640067,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.9516117523892228,0.0,1.7830584697359337,4.156888763596698,1.1919831146075055,13.481558593180768,4.467896776193202,3,96.08812908383717,3.5993125358967375,True,True,True,3.5993125358967375,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.2 kg (3.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~996 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.60. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_afbbab14d2,"golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,22.425805379245723,53.582802948962446,18,1.9924694180103184,1.1246509449815236,4.6570828302512695,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.85063085461544,195.53459027713848,2317.2082486828454,1.8420113713470165,73.68045485388066,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.573689819956251,0.0,1.5639634300307952,3.303032958930368,1.6736949789842297,23.886019493081655,4.065361798231935,5,76.00860832820817,2.3893368395389447,True,True,True,2.3893368395389447,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.6 kg (2.39:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2317 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.39. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_856f47096a,"osprey,dragonfly","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,4,12.666691305051598,71.17741889217717,9,1.4905487537130453,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.725844957185115,246.82202111974078,1660.0866460704465,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5297026492440684,0.0,1.2,0.7410979832942771,1.2103062060281062,12.272263966330765,5.089482177550373,6,83.84411019722877,5.619258982319316,True,True,True,5.619258982319316,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.2 kg (5.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1660 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ec26fa0f37,"bee,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,23.414360288344746,59.1882688915906,18,1.8654893492208795,2.50409035417065,10.463148092901427,0.15415308150732082,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.250485941132279,238.47638869245856,2206.0224808915846,1.4207162223926872,56.82864889570749,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.2808071733275153,0.5601934526573755,3.3763170388632493,0.9686060959573535,23.695088908205257,5.707545653193019,4,82.60262917993535,2.5278618831646438,True,True,True,2.5278618831646438,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.2 kg (2.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~2206 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c2e2125dec,"cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,22.39183740164004,71.18672301830546,7,1.6426034791760395,1.636713396952216,18.89946076475044,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.944006555394765,202.65556801545088,1204.5860247710896,2.0242488323980297,80.96995329592119,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5699473809741985,0.4689136744909016,1.9553384995433944,0.7723780275039961,2.271176257856523,8.563200647807705,2.9406303277353216,4,93.57856041994549,3.179137189210366,True,True,True,3.179137189210366,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.2 kg (3.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1205 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8fe5c651cd,"bat,harpy_eagle,osprey,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,15.233113115845713,69.02351538448596,23,2.2299751261128913,2.8164217390160253,11.535046959951746,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.408211290952352,426.6252609361233,4013.7805969447286,2.9153107337250215,116.61242934900086,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9149003024792172,0.0,1.8054714464551087,0.7020287008860686,0.5139134576486897,23.96402432533757,4.830258863870889,4,84.25662850033167,4.531149664521736,True,True,True,4.531149664521736,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (4.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~4014 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_533e7e1a7a,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,16.65994160978937,54.40251341671202,24,2.2374670686934266,1.0,0.0,0.025280679356144725,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.528591630674033,207.02181930985483,1972.6263748427946,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.4930639333280838,0.0,1.6201505466199442,3.6306946258407886,1.9853698295790756,6.585665618904429,5.649386538071491,2,71.0624550265014,3.26546843265916,True,True,True,3.26546843265916,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.4 kg (3.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~1973 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.27. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2712685367337817,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e2a1210999,"tiger,harpy_eagle,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.995535089295945,74.67886107661941,8,1.746726572484511,2.485142312928656,6.580835707843946,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.056873563755685,200.45540774043693,1815.4992830762299,0.09679952995550234,3.8719811982200936,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7275744161303058,0.2417094346744149,1.2,6.157382582810303,1.8575743653781576,10.83646085126065,3.2613523439019674,5,90.67439616591535,4.668731659161173,True,True,True,4.668731659161173,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (4.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1815 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.67. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1cb2aa5588,"tiger,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,22.73820734433513,64.84499642778073,18,1.5007967945679561,2.849100656054257,5.66845265557229,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.6004892408525215,260.30036418095165,1718.1097531663645,2.4895989000958543,99.58395600383417,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.33194354498023276,0.4061104801086557,1.1271498535675635,2.003222392385817,1.31662487171032,5.580819937419291,2.896770451622368,6,87.58320377211587,2.851807772081727,True,True,True,2.851807772081727,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (2.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1718 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.85. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.599563953520375,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ebaf5dc64f,"golden_eagle,bee,bat,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,17.777652908307154,78.87422078918866,4,2.1480520043168334,2.3640471946727093,9.907894028276697,0.1299418788320097,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.4678403111792395,242.64341856067753,1569.378883809087,2.872724449486194,114.90897797944776,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6924461698079076,1.5721463228432846,3.1743253182262876,3.2332614971555413,6.195725395226934,5.246649575185678,4,96.6518736974958,4.436706082405977,True,True,True,4.436706082405977,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.9 kg (4.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1569 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, cheetah, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4d6fc0a1dd,"bee,dragonfly,osprey","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,23.809898886441875,54.74907336405812,24,1.5266379093035964,1.0,0.0,0.17826970934842218,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.3899715892493605,244.41589218084962,1072.9788226349647,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.528125435935758,0.0,1.2,3.13039532688808,1.666460742100426,7.967267272507366,2.048266865593826,4,78.55897225049999,2.299424857920502,True,True,True,2.299424857920502,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.7 kg (2.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1073 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.30. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4981828953928725,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b0da0e9dae,"albatross,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,20.303051072437363,61.95473670059488,7,2.432839577356883,1.0,0.0,0.1268541255354839,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.654905615842228,247.72844954804054,2887.251697841346,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6126429959885142,0.0,1.2844231938716613,1.35642285940239,2.0945397278582423,8.653693152919267,5.745333750570035,3,82.25778777303225,3.0514988353007806,True,True,True,3.0514988353007806,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.0 kg (3.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2887 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5fbb8c53b6,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,19.51692683163501,64.77815418641154,9,1.5600951590404672,1.966559313449267,7.823846974778225,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.377799136976515,222.5752021366489,1196.9647299628439,1.0234268518229204,40.937074072916815,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.4347333970045248,0.0,1.634918338943612,1.3651571828710871,0.5130345719934633,22.867344017975686,4.038191719964335,5,84.29508101804655,3.3190755258359914,True,True,True,3.3190755258359914,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1197 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, albatross, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0cf4beafd6,"bee,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,16.171527058511007,60.618007144905164,14,1.729591025644717,1.8505958253634929,9.690217502160511,0.10428090953393376,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.636729959381869,445.30199290304006,2955.3490772720584,1.0608358751042046,42.43343500416819,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.3293175233276323,0.4930372367914704,1.2,3.9108607762640597,1.0895937805257996,12.469503734063952,3.287383181676219,5,76.78953420341617,3.7484405106320593,True,True,True,3.7484405106320593,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.6 kg (3.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~2955 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.75. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9cd30cf597,"tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,17.47826497305433,59.8352633951753,21,2.1679020250213674,1.5214382642012003,12.027467153178677,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1966662799135444,241.7680572091972,772.8517960408494,0.204011720509648,8.160468820385919,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.8076629970042009,0.6335724468595689,1.1687605576284958,3.6679692291236052,1.3024200868889793,14.366527978730542,3.843214761084431,4,77.31352836822964,3.4234097885242827,True,True,True,3.4234097885242827,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (3.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~773 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.42. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7fa7f83fe0,"golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,22.22194710344681,63.971454974551925,8,2.010621177126476,1.1460515734802754,14.013277678033738,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.749425709471227,235.40689333645022,1824.2682314082383,2.4606255802922776,98.4250232116911,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.30444776964621856,0.0,1.7423339641460869,0.5660507755717834,0.950459872519736,13.542992942108947,3.035411800610263,3,86.19340207799874,2.878751113786488,True,True,True,2.878751113786488,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.0 kg (2.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1824 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.88. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5071115354496815,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fc2b209ff9,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,17.585154838724698,61.97534602850028,10,2.1793772305004806,2.180434388138345,5.119038384992486,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.560329982784009,631.3214144841382,4772.9982186980415,1.549488547184402,61.97954188737608,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9002943405936157,0.0,1.0375855276325634,3.585376315550288,1.3302557347861101,9.206549225025192,2.3631639122900725,6,79.56050086722499,3.5242991373623203,True,True,True,3.5242991373623203,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.0 kg (3.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~4773 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d3912f61df,"bee,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,13.968533677909445,55.17259966760221,20,2.4514202640349616,2.483933341643476,16.77543446695322,0.04540367306222767,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.98452418356397,274.6136342935131,1094.204666978895,1.4926661745625038,59.70664698250015,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.48562694143756846,0.22475091457318305,1.6749033483769376,1.660537165401422,2.2776409010663974,5.684455444656436,5.488112781773234,5,69.14113334551166,3.949777474127796,True,True,True,3.949777474127796,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~1094 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, cheetah, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae785e9381,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,15.528747231412485,68.45043661562238,11,1.4167127650301083,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.934324232563178,206.29006070522098,1843.0622882955847,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7392178247937377,0.0,1.8253742598003804,4.107515960878664,0.7634141941062214,13.440419044311447,4.6448073132402,6,83.97918384703486,4.407981892908703,True,True,True,4.407981892908703,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.5 kg (4.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1843 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.41. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5402993680066623,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fba8945789,"harpy_eagle,osprey,tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,24.18859855620502,74.90233863394043,7,1.8706506773663572,1.591426866148401,17.846214561981053,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.925476968137076,258.7449359533481,1791.9320945670152,0.24890173151252892,9.956069260501156,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.006818544126554,0.6989813555600735,1.2,5.3664699764246935,1.4155712748150087,5.334384769004153,4.933649293917292,4,99.09093719014545,3.0965968722783233,True,True,True,3.0965968722783233,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.9 kg (3.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1792 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.10. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, tiger, golden_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_08ca5aef83,"albatross,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,21.43961957566212,54.209098102999825,19,2.2514177517917315,2.529185860933289,16.718800698218764,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.182167563744965,714.5251398069947,3702.7890029881446,1.938253874011545,77.5301549604618,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.34937214671383454,0.0,1.9450360158352191,1.4667625501121666,2.285277000091084,7.469428438839161,4.958619939861587,3,75.64871767866194,2.528454290510688,True,True,True,2.528454290510688,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.2 kg (2.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~3703 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ab1010a920,"bee,albatross,bat,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,22.45886396445325,78.89733257125556,17,1.1793135292327692,1.2103801945621853,16.089074967529328,0.21058124997476554,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.142582217343428,396.0398135794217,4412.906184150071,0.986489014766634,39.45956059066536,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.35540551846035146,0.4991669331803473,1.228323138237866,3.6723519576689556,1.4141644073520103,13.675340662245226,3.063016656159325,5,101.35619653570882,3.5129707671826256,True,True,True,3.5129707671826256,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.9 kg (3.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~4413 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.51. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5349648105073573,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, tiger, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01899e2b07,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,23.508371160565307,74.05685738363293,18,2.289202116782386,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.36531589289833,207.52397796653418,2151.0515869739997,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3501323479303465,0.0,1.2,5.158939390170375,1.0263473953099718,20.87282049068691,2.8375240730785656,6,97.56522854419823,3.1502334584482576,True,True,True,3.1502334584482576,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.1 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2151 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.49628190815842405,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7d7040f28e,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,13.167045914618505,71.3499670322171,16,2.2930923340374085,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.061475551094485,208.30397212312027,1262.6294342201609,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8969374131204283,0.0,1.8146966832218814,2.9652347849743332,1.7268400575236496,24.414905470939217,3.295345187170472,3,84.51701294683559,5.41882875588684,True,True,True,5.41882875588684,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (5.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1263 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.42. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f1ebc73baf,"bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,12.96300560590728,70.79597185578037,14,2.3039225798728094,2.9725115850930632,7.197221059534476,0.13456885624482942,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.829099224934838,242.7374887380029,2871.365839893339,1.5223615029831359,60.89446011932544,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7228641104659221,0.5040743726778026,1.5763468038530402,3.3088570378815425,2.4122184773030324,24.70154169558939,3.8611457428077887,6,83.75897746168765,5.46138557739406,True,True,True,5.46138557739406,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.8 kg (5.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~2871 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.46. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.23807166133554117,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_18fcec2502,"bee,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,11,19.34309592467578,73.23862760752898,6,1.9593906439027209,2.0595439585106288,15.416465824399312,0.18313908426951422,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.413729220357595,240.70568024491678,2025.2324153827083,0.5380224474312232,21.52089789724893,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.4220150736382483,0.062374008192963855,1.9192207090953954,2.2581091020846746,2.3980597806774533,12.749022812383464,3.630296748318991,5,92.58172353220476,3.786292943628494,True,True,True,3.786292943628494,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.2 kg (3.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~2025 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f6d17834cf,"golden_eagle,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,7,16.677103792688346,55.30784865277337,18,2.088914592447596,2.759343888938183,6.017364193682285,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.370959043547199,182.42733336811222,1891.946402784223,0.1163228437742524,4.652913750970096,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.8650433842388805,0.0,1.2,1.5200083023102,1.1981080425237425,8.60833519549762,4.07395539186553,2,71.98495244546172,3.3163941017757352,True,True,True,3.3163941017757352,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.3 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~1892 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d89b4ed95c,"dragonfly,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,3,13.693445858350447,72.90567834631537,13,2.4219461923604833,1.0,0.0,0.10657979995801686,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.7415000007613606,181.90673201754058,680.6040379821247,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5655411383745316,0.0,1.9884310378099972,2.8778334316213496,2.041685472191161,18.978033074008753,4.110200519301212,2,86.59912420466581,5.324129448531504,True,True,True,5.324129448531504,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.9 kg (5.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~681 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b356d006b9,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,12.059234807677175,57.21162155112494,14,2.4781627509585085,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.43914990168323,548.7135109829417,5728.102594229836,2.5133619323810654,100.53447729524262,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8447702602952918,0.0,1.8229171848540504,1.781947890991319,1.6410794661964836,22.274867579652042,4.50476164548812,3,69.27085635880212,4.7442165662702545,True,True,True,4.7442165662702545,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.2 kg (4.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~5728 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.74. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8086fa754,"golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.50985213807924,65.54676674207116,5,1.756539783405868,1.2186877893121038,6.886966345060849,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.660304954293908,328.6287269922011,1531.510084525055,2.419227340833851,96.76909363335405,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.4399242051717515,0.41790103344908797,0.5615778602236147,3.390889112922555,2.033580362416917,8.779388482652486,2.8417254306349204,4,80.0566188801504,4.517397291048343,True,True,True,4.517397291048343,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.5 kg (4.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~1532 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_772c61761b,"harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,12.042761914684592,51.75252627142654,16,2.1761736064682653,1.2392841854244918,6.816807254828484,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.07274882428529,185.91392101037107,1500.8363872547413,1.946587886452639,77.86351545810555,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.5226143112698446,0.0,1.424073637128999,2.6960039972632885,1.9961388146529948,18.657623453522078,4.450434006751845,4,63.79528818611113,4.297396779747096,True,True,True,4.297396779747096,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.8 kg (4.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1501 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.30. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b204c1e73b,"albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,19.104832417760225,78.44015014326709,23,1.608780867312074,1.9267518602044211,17.66145763536991,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.37334974703193,346.034847438537,2205.4011073866322,1.1784886823892178,47.13954729556871,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.9332732445226724,0.6690129901632991,1.8051663781359355,2.3308949560949204,1.348229241755116,11.753663055851023,5.559698616168479,5,97.54498256102731,4.10577535714721,True,True,True,4.10577535714721,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.4 kg (4.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~2205 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.11. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_23e1d508f4,"golden_eagle,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,23.365570064214992,67.50345563244413,18,1.7651222651754996,2.4072064336421786,7.925597832762362,0.02537487224179491,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.107353522815197,192.16135153964564,2134.4040649728126,1.2455576088675961,49.822304354703846,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6866248454159329,0.0,1.204351514948859,3.941560570033797,1.879927424311559,23.07303223749843,5.90449890832187,3,90.86902569665912,2.8890138544416475,True,True,True,2.8890138544416475,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.5 kg (2.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2134 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.89. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9c390aa570,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,23.138096227340654,62.53215983324538,9,1.611302369771555,1.5054315506223312,11.728187544376992,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.138518849338036,409.37773731234387,4559.8616435528975,0.9557026529122139,38.228106116488554,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5325973105108508,0.6973077520956453,1.2,1.3094351300037839,2.4901933932269373,18.133867749286818,4.637642087943679,4,85.67025606058604,2.702562873749118,True,True,True,2.702562873749118,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.5 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~4560 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2522599425078631,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_20686f5804,"albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,22.796129989941747,50.28935731718848,4,2.1311049351824876,1.6822696159803805,18.45149425042295,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.244794231915007,257.25154690226873,2120.986070051038,2.907329264151223,116.29317056604891,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.8381149723618669,0.0,0.5842496235387133,1.182602751538079,2.3360043428251753,23.53123859780365,2.74229923163962,2,73.08548730713022,2.2060480151401785,True,True,True,2.2060480151401785,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.3 kg (2.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~2121 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.21. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7daedac5d7,"albatross,bat,osprey","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,22.305857131700872,72.06329462843479,20,1.1097762965916025,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.151779228933258,285.3304223558809,2611.2810326993044,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.0250739667888278,0.0,1.2,2.8302978908700203,1.3601895582668722,18.480700517361434,5.594558737162044,5,94.36915176013567,3.23068932984508,True,True,True,3.23068932984508,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.1 kg (3.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~2611 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.23. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, osprey, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8746b1aa5,"bat,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,12.174377060903353,73.74125320108342,9,1.3114541115620137,1.0,0.0,0.2365107334850535,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1475042888643197,217.783057779014,685.4731084014325,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.45190358090186145,0.0,1.7446672464370252,3.1395161731569856,1.0553391907772316,8.798921180745179,4.427299997917688,5,85.91563026198678,6.057086357042053,True,True,True,6.057086357042053,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (6.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~685 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5b00f37908,"dragonfly,bee,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,20.729119337571575,77.05567437271762,14,2.1942331722807467,2.144549920724864,18.493474601892782,0.177026220770245,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.319897050983554,199.9279251626658,2063.2356052954556,1.6898940608595132,67.59576243438053,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5973453572496128,0.1038488211968906,1.2,3.669626159671955,2.1380677879437755,23.008610738949564,5.788577138134025,4,97.7847937102892,3.717267150517776,True,True,True,3.717267150517776,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.1 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2063 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, tiger, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ad30df0934,"osprey,dragonfly","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,4,12.316046181025097,69.5490489849422,17,1.2101935410207831,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.188259616023434,191.80917945306604,2146.0108964573305,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.9555615615311265,0.0,1.2,1.7489186355096218,1.0518988996413452,19.125934631607304,3.8133339370716444,3,81.8650951659673,5.647027297777918,True,True,True,5.647027297777918,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.5 kg (5.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~2146 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.65. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.32912148820193277,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0eb3342e35,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,17.20441146956931,73.69186089843292,8,1.8673365276454712,1.178947445964279,6.523327683094654,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.864876659235502,249.49320451066177,2461.219689815097,0.6821884640887089,27.287538563548356,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.8250349707083982,0.48810143886405155,1.2180398483842034,0.699424810318823,3.025583227708913,23.999320440386345,5.817684080317114,3,90.89627236800223,4.28331193012775,True,True,True,4.28331193012775,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (4.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2461 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a8a307c330,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,17.645622129441936,63.366303280748696,24,2.040584919724816,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.84131055074549,316.9040233362393,1534.2307917514302,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.4439082305140781,0.0,1.6396389220305565,3.0749588468332263,1.0972195689816726,18.794996391863574,2.857369717557792,6,81.01192541019063,3.5910495428223665,True,True,True,3.5910495428223665,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.4 kg (3.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1534 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.59. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.20828149645875343,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8171fa9800,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.600622059340463,69.37316347452673,17,2.1385850804077275,1.7456419330254123,7.759637572596069,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.677229344353028,182.7994202962647,1037.7942330366766,0.3602295510929103,14.409182043716413,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,1.087127959105586,0.0,1.8718490958735268,0.8290238156626375,1.7734195700922686,24.04849986461231,5.171050102423656,5,85.9737855338672,4.178949633727334,True,True,True,4.178949633727334,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1038 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eb3c014881,"tiger,cheetah,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,20.94461654577931,72.27577895983185,13,1.60964871290164,2.1960981542959384,10.756377219797233,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.4750524413541495,232.68810743202025,1041.2914832377387,1.1138168363168521,44.552673452674085,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.6241641357737504,0.1217739120583851,1.1026687887174254,3.0761202472217715,1.7923113577212382,10.84899070078629,5.256909926910935,5,93.22039550561117,3.450804592285392,True,True,True,3.450804592285392,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (3.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1041 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.45. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.36313031125166667,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ffbbc4a4a,"albatross,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,18.114749900709963,59.76461896267266,15,1.8678309910871036,1.0,0.0,0.09874012977466176,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.535197563258132,226.16155466504952,1478.0104409497023,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,composite,0.41226333449405195,0.0,1.4658534018731202,0.8882110151066563,1.8878856732731215,20.066378591706027,4.864807546156529,6,77.87936886338262,3.299224073766005,True,True,True,3.299224073766005,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (3.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1478 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.30. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24856087448676425,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_76e2591d07,"tiger,golden_eagle,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,19.33905896732879,76.41907245316838,19,2.4924936431516658,1.7599345898430283,19.367060425032843,0.18976236862293522,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.269407428008426,187.36390714822093,987.2967640675164,0.7361685572030834,29.446742288123335,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.5941905701574189,0.2361678888571638,1.4054131021797684,3.3422660597228115,1.7186175207006986,16.052515324527583,4.816160346705979,5,95.75813142049716,3.9515403816840307,True,True,True,3.9515403816840307,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.4 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~987 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, bee, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_efb392ee93,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,14.283472495472305,60.202112316839155,22,2.2837537861666934,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.001997726230074,236.0624020982034,1652.9084027400295,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8591619488553386,0.0,1.920008643774755,3.210606931952654,1.3761945887825735,12.333512871613703,4.79568479746501,2,74.48558481231146,4.214809272459657,True,True,True,4.214809272459657,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.2 kg (4.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1653 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.21. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5590757867509486,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2379434f15,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,dragonfly,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",5,8,19.31966062733152,50.26572472676876,8,1.5473408765273118,1.487352294632579,11.166615870750173,0.05339026299988292,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.304478930746087,197.12979918661534,1439.930464780839,0.5172539142040355,20.69015656816142,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.4020894237057899,0.0,1.500623521882544,4.2029516483951,0.7908052334366062,20.210360447763506,3.9107535932476694,2,69.58538535410028,2.601791289007316,True,True,True,2.601791289007316,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.3 kg (2.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1440 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.60. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2988271284906296,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1f92cb31fd,"dragonfly,cheetah,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,15.793711106881915,66.05872860669253,14,2.3870575087621706,2.710757806129693,10.9885020382291,0.12194687758776143,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.555569337279088,388.4341653755861,4100.143765590131,1.6805630458173302,67.2225218326932,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.45550020849562517,0.23595267954238783,1.5371361131557322,4.695951932952718,1.5654782282858726,17.32733318677036,2.2517374828932564,4,81.85243971357444,4.182596994439657,True,True,True,4.182596994439657,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.1 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~4100 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bee, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d2f16f3734,"bee,albatross,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,20.963018122198104,77.97451747242869,18,1.8523720612969936,1.2926798351813213,13.301723869330095,0.0631339235686311,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.318030751914907,793.5470264943867,8187.842622459716,0.009801217910939353,0.3920487164375741,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.6801656357180944,0.6935976273227551,1.3753754104058247,1.3228387397529404,1.6349072817041455,8.983800301805317,2.2039721602671634,5,98.9375355946268,3.7196226715970884,True,True,True,3.7196226715970884,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.0 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~8188 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.39582383810064725,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, cheetah, bat, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0870713056,"albatross,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,9,19.14050342705623,68.42396810174118,12,2.233370467132031,1.249126554961259,7.185280206587153,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.178220563646849,228.76857648232135,1184.6141470569733,2.675655532781998,107.02622131127993,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.30463529754986085,1.7913428761033303,4.515632427182048,1.3923304112760395,9.643614605123789,5.389128836452875,5,87.56447152879741,3.5748259371809348,True,True,True,3.5748259371809348,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.4 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1185 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3770110224198864,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_471ff2fb1d,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,19.145706410071266,60.78561716846472,4,1.7873404607982084,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.182692317793073,313.4191357761946,3504.8697618937954,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.097766292468395,0.0,1.2177961262848025,0.9809062182179152,2.2072938916905906,17.90017895656374,4.396420882074134,3,79.93132357853598,3.1748955022359215,True,True,True,3.1748955022359215,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (3.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~3505 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.17. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3937484488966557,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b57bcf424f,"tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,21.738241458547964,66.60315962751068,15,2.112491894144517,1.3054372151740987,18.846551777241483,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.0787184307672133,248.43258629548222,764.8539822310673,2.299048891790303,91.96195567161212,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3397950498436687,0.09446437296942534,0.5725166999071861,1.2548195239562978,1.146872950537329,22.233765812064572,5.337119679665292,6,88.34140108605864,3.0638706334417325,True,True,True,3.0638706334417325,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.6 kg (3.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~765 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.06. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.23872156421644,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e4ff1d8349,"bat,dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,15.931814756916983,55.96108542762206,4,1.401798603011314,2.5501441156633744,15.755907561644111,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.3138692387545,240.7004956896456,2001.1524468671046,0.41953534593592523,16.781413837437007,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8373172538210081,0.0,1.8554955136667122,1.177436860823319,1.2984783718936002,19.257805565775143,3.4862684870476555,3,71.89290018453904,3.512536787645356,True,True,True,3.512536787645356,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.0 kg (3.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~2001 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9d4f722c16,"bee,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,18.46246900648076,53.6989338435679,18,2.161889473218646,1.866816353256101,11.737517912795026,0.1665800042065007,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.740435884126686,220.47581915097783,2147.53058044041,2.9959335916071264,119.83734366428506,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.8799887999049821,0.0,1.5971747494028157,2.4508947725697117,0.787902953359652,20.242175298183383,2.7853369740602254,6,72.16140285004866,2.9085456460194092,True,True,True,2.9085456460194092,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.7 kg (2.91:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.7 kg (~2148 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.91. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, bat, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_26c1609344,"tiger,osprey,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,20.52446610437321,71.49692302713831,20,2.05564200424068,2.612377920655166,16.23103390814388,0.06132413489036054,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.904860297967223,284.49696786354355,1964.4118182930386,2.819820139754601,112.79280559018405,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.3359005992596619,0.4141849913465957,1.7025106981000964,1.682097564989973,3.2222069832974363,16.10028165930885,5.377952777846946,3,92.02138913151151,3.4834973374486093,True,True,True,3.4834973374486093,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.5 kg (3.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1964 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.48. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.17462140500027146,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, bee, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a058d79ee5,"osprey,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,16.71059557545917,52.48635122939791,6,1.215234360953212,1.0,0.0,0.1843575518736427,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.856883558883043,251.7265046193093,1726.0593308592383,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.42663744299859097,0.0,1.2,2.7939970441755464,0.5653692503792538,10.828460601523675,5.374319147073239,4,69.19694680485708,3.1409024886269323,True,True,True,3.1409024886269323,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.5 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1726 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2350080759538109,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, dragonfly, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_66e48e8435,"bee,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,17.766084524683738,71.09703842294643,5,1.2112343764472553,2.1753661911955717,5.001208361316916,0.02691862359312497,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.343941394276377,185.87537245897963,807.4317246011009,2.3111001252992796,92.44400501197119,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.695444541796698,0.0,0.6839277550191424,3.306106297721946,2.3851574610418185,16.04240473052568,4.350683191494524,3,88.86312294763016,4.001840603885794,True,True,True,4.001840603885794,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.1 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~807 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.29685449905805916,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1e26675790,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,19.894224520840453,71.34095654106802,23,1.6222334494594615,1.005474613675434,11.207572222625139,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.509692041690789,278.99555856959915,2095.170725857195,0.9975537586291663,39.90215034516665,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7723496250398872,0.0,1.8343795559786462,4.773250491023426,1.7249275733020637,17.24449011633709,3.739750646642203,2,91.23518106190848,3.5860134415560596,True,True,True,3.5860134415560596,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~2095 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.59. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_664ae4aa1d,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,18.690720451476487,76.984816762778,17,1.1228807650689228,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.594750845072175,329.0101323843134,3156.770245731699,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.5828804285301796,0.0,1.3702643649289148,2.013917779120307,1.6047185106211472,20.59349598227019,5.420935518587632,5,95.67553721425449,4.118879042819161,True,True,True,4.118879042819161,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.0 kg (4.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~3157 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.12. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.33143495374094456,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b3a6d92fc9,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,21.574997409730337,73.3861257585716,18,1.8150914368848243,1.9624837438463922,13.444222075723927,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.206331551827492,313.80451547344046,1947.5748654887518,0.5291956228289157,21.16782491315663,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3283972468564372,0.6397159079778147,1.7065630030194905,5.111471703685837,1.0092726050046752,6.268659556253571,2.583251754704153,3,94.96112316830192,3.401443085479788,True,True,True,3.401443085479788,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.4 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1948 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_347e19307d,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,22.775085581790776,52.55675788240424,7,1.9325078884416809,1.0,0.0,0.1403530719990379,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.221932718611272,219.54763266657892,926.9153336486784,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.774335712872144,0.0,0.5487201450706967,4.450281539211164,1.1341338194316264,11.24116354243182,5.288658303786534,4,75.33184346419502,2.30764260769341,True,True,True,2.30764260769341,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.6 kg (2.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~927 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f859c9a14d,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,23.690116354949946,76.10901251967599,21,1.516088961577767,2.1047334918066816,8.058283013905637,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.77071737778996,263.66636870853824,2576.2095706792898,2.7565149414084313,110.26059765633725,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.33643742722141845,0.04812328566626067,1.9234757379967276,3.0708778874340625,1.0704860886499814,14.539541757483011,3.8768924715966158,4,99.79912887462594,3.212690532175176,True,True,True,3.212690532175176,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.1 kg (3.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~2576 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.21. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a43cae53cc,"bat,dragonfly,osprey,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,22.701749742922157,53.73946421747752,17,1.4569989987289358,2.2105118408453053,3.024694872072855,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.316636232439311,239.74285081203948,1993.8540795316999,2.0738998829169057,82.95599531667622,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.1741460926287919,1.5666022864007152,1.5695937349811857,0.9999919495713732,5.931284238584709,2.288797011496668,5,76.44121396039968,2.3671948121193678,True,True,True,2.3671948121193678,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.7 kg (2.37:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~1994 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.37. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_93e00926a9,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,18.55352494577625,56.1151963651339,7,2.3338292271054826,1.2813957226789916,7.748577348962584,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1239085663788435,242.85561785854895,758.6587450215479,1.5887770741871377,63.551082967485506,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.4819016330293824,0.9134233575999882,2.6027079272771947,1.2811898033267184,8.209165853314143,2.8822626304068946,4,74.66872131091014,3.02450324286807,True,True,True,3.02450324286807,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.1 kg (3.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~759 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_07a8bcb27a,"bat,bee,harpy_eagle,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,14.34214832153788,71.97856813065813,17,1.4516347972634263,2.609186385153853,12.9652700527827,0.1572117608076961,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.645885887847475,225.2172539019716,2622.8544389167328,1.0706625155230596,42.82650062092238,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.5273005391065955,0.0,1.78669466081427,1.749082287027265,2.0178530550176967,15.649719735000904,3.972602195369532,5,86.32071645219601,5.018674086821884,True,True,True,5.018674086821884,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (5.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2623 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.02. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_877f0b00c0,"osprey,harpy_eagle,bat,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,21.94652858113954,76.62404820265117,7,1.2241942592351187,2.165758419473905,18.72178805460387,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.843951435889391,207.9167049733727,1422.971831547905,1.070699030607806,42.82796122431223,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.36825782572100624,0.0,1.4408096734997358,0.5747649024095017,1.050515863188276,8.44136458967835,2.62781665427147,2,98.5705767837907,3.491397189280337,True,True,True,3.491397189280337,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1423 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.27834242232822615,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fbacbf1da6,"bee,cheetah,golden_eagle,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,20.256457798862236,56.46762757456707,18,1.694840844280936,2.221897510240823,16.510181185351968,0.06979384704628996,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.927323947369441,238.67315161126976,1176.0199355283469,2.3154285960411363,92.61714384164546,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6490732987502017,1.8120871139474493,0.9760136180457083,2.8335528625572977,23.016618796258,2.9189512949288954,6,76.7240853734293,2.787635831262598,True,True,True,2.787635831262598,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (2.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~1176 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.79. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cd9e8ffd4d,"golden_eagle,bee,albatross,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,24.40939859740677,60.13044462277594,5,2.171671223760705,2.560095116903213,16.18017234133926,0.17272088494935484,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.507810207256128,267.52704180050415,2543.59633874787,0.4947718029668594,19.790872118674375,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.7034125330296596,0.336545914911941,1.7080599117829718,2.0771552365096606,3.432882909604117,17.950954343607947,2.228990310056978,6,84.53984322018272,2.463413606149401,True,True,True,2.463413606149401,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, albatross, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.1 kg (2.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~2544 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, albatross, tiger, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b52e639efb,"bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,19.037518836831893,57.07405323080101,8,2.2167801840392722,2.023365143356394,19.84134816726958,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.4409812040321213,204.81010962818755,704.7477376263515,0.5107069861547627,20.42827944619051,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.3766976762051776,0.3288384574437566,1.1100978576531617,1.9315648781308878,2.556307551026917,17.28417613480424,3.840094614568087,4,76.1115720676329,2.997977505365869,True,True,True,2.997977505365869,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.1 kg (3.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~705 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.00. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10509830885909453,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8767b574dc,"tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,17.095515148489433,54.757785950759654,11,2.3312245606461137,2.5129589098243583,5.218676420005863,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.605356423220705,364.6333562737789,3867.0667070786444,0.3122786725219716,12.491146900878864,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.344972461456039,0.27312886419994914,1.9181792696812197,4.228712486242871,1.220016032934399,23.922834359153057,3.494659833838284,4,71.85330109924908,3.2030497750515625,True,True,True,3.2030497750515625,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.8 kg (3.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~3867 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.20. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11269575846177879,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b3c41ccf07,"albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,14.611714691830043,72.95139293907677,15,1.3720604848856912,2.0524250605362218,12.98106645313095,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.09962378108859,325.56059136963705,1334.6759425642288,2.420114974858226,96.80459899432904,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6492367744204803,0.3265150130158379,1.8178948028464588,1.455832257511492,0.894991001631092,24.51180520633144,2.964385288754633,2,87.56310763090681,4.992664754114493,True,True,True,4.992664754114493,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.0 kg (4.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~1335 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.99. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2791960611718328,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01138f7d67,"cheetah,dragonfly,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,22.288011560123575,67.8821632533597,17,2.3833409652434567,2.7645625415602044,14.562052798516525,0.09794035249930777,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.112133131961052,250.8707154142529,1533.3552115222274,0.22875582377376802,9.15023295095072,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.4025197438954213,1.2,1.8274226572256174,0.9626990168840011,15.597770434222651,3.3718011629004843,4,90.17017481348329,3.045680547600332,True,True,True,3.045680547600332,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.9 kg (3.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1533 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.05. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5026084750799324,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae731c8388,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,23.798099446384104,76.24487273177317,5,1.8283591884293577,1.406364416499765,9.640025569223726,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.795417721297969,338.41116777543914,1284.411743260042,0.0818085682306613,3.2723427292264518,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9037741983227221,0.0,0.6499186190156641,1.0028506872648233,0.9372081496421532,22.949872514685005,3.4231813565508147,5,100.04297217815727,3.203821922987966,True,True,True,3.203821922987966,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (3.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.8 kg (~1284 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6fcc5aac40,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,18.342493404470645,79.79571504096577,22,2.0905661053268307,2.606573049565399,7.857995061274523,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.141959581016562,259.629081757729,815.744080939229,2.9756822941134273,119.0272917645371,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.9134601181081967,0.0,1.435663356735456,3.2290423390798213,2.0332569871020896,16.454305173169082,3.5034719964736696,4,98.13820844543642,4.350319952767002,True,True,True,4.350319952767002,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.8 kg (4.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~816 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.35. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2925247958406658,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a6ed2bfd23,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,17.912219374906346,61.93981356328118,7,1.7400540953077992,1.8354073162725948,18.157327387622338,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.565231619354255,197.27254826396808,900.5948749652554,1.6849789681218157,67.39915872487262,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5544468939494916,0.4637803265577559,1.8617900203369748,4.330035149395699,3.445565699414879,15.404170474189975,4.629036721499734,6,79.85203293818752,3.4579642124110057,True,True,True,3.4579642124110057,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (3.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~901 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.46. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3507913749339573,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5a9bf4bc0f,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,22.541347990933886,73.31655836113849,16,1.8580553189555769,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.166552073942896,204.85941639528485,2082.7139246202146,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.32061787234821143,0.0,1.9388338122246278,2.1744606467572223,0.9474693685915794,5.13026664670055,5.408831015643436,5,95.85790635207238,3.2525365559604666,True,True,True,3.2525365559604666,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.3 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2083 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.562935608283382,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4cb03e547b,"osprey,bat,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,12,20.392417815516588,67.88936029460872,15,1.1272474793914726,2.5973339988599644,15.67967133098559,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.628507177785444,217.9311483638459,1880.4204779204688,1.1534195450638993,46.13678180255597,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.5383791956634664,1.2,1.701428548993242,1.5479628842269244,15.670720526993136,2.2686323812692453,4,88.28177811012532,3.329147181505457,True,True,True,3.329147181505457,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.9 kg (3.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~1880 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.33. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_361c6f1f8c,"harpy_eagle,osprey,bat,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.59732032388925,75.92368477484328,13,1.8143760700538887,2.9461571397999124,4.6067761356362364,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.954359669060269,198.92060068353334,2377.9684061564735,0.6146709475379155,24.58683790151662,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4133776156180847,0.09924127186484595,1.2,2.941450995385078,1.834552712938052,8.406363862033267,2.7465932987683583,4,88.52100509873253,6.0269710400920316,True,True,True,6.0269710400920316,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.9 kg (6.03:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~2378 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.03. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.29171873947740024,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, dragonfly, cheetah, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d7bc2b9726,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,17.979015650238054,51.83266834974125,19,1.4303298850390131,1.8101693767052496,16.258059693346144,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.131636099064025,209.2069046285963,2119.608227108531,0.006754391851652275,0.270175674066091,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.42631428134989546,0.4404224495925953,0.9918359034569901,1.057260023814901,2.4843016027414313,18.57494248054187,4.63822058934094,4,69.8116839999793,2.8829536253868797,True,True,True,2.8829536253868797,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.8 kg (2.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2120 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.88. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.26172235754625506,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3b24d43309,"dragonfly,tiger,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,15.726715862983013,68.16792897978148,23,1.817087888531068,2.259032056719322,14.003602828295827,0.0708914834014687,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.91123149221997,216.63083610679507,1713.8166927940201,2.430778177481317,97.23112709925267,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5773493343135885,0.1253296074621129,1.8427940816875796,2.9730271838887203,1.9214885490596614,8.91977497030349,5.076429217222618,3,83.89464484276449,4.334530462283784,True,True,True,4.334530462283784,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.2 kg (4.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1714 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.33. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, bee, golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8cdc552a43,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,21.444589353583105,61.704632948548905,23,1.564627703725229,1.0,0.0,0.11415886239929773,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.05710119846038,193.4335728166086,1751.947444179779,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9415739752373027,0.0,0.9024836598098918,1.4806299824323532,1.5471697508271538,14.21371632718964,3.576268023136474,3,83.14922230213202,2.877398672977568,True,True,True,2.877398672977568,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (2.88:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1752 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.88. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_149261a798,"bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,13.277759040105495,75.81350602017997,20,1.2486948727362375,2.421230575311472,9.276934275170204,0.006414817556046587,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.670414904994101,256.50071822779125,1967.4669322361422,2.8487312313196567,113.94924925278627,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7376535460149317,0.4760721460067728,1.737292985562686,1.8500018104785356,1.3324786195148377,17.56255501854126,2.4799111151024715,6,89.09126506028547,5.709811858400588,True,True,True,5.709811858400588,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.8 kg (5.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1967 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.71. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.122352892740783,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_27a408becb,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,23.879834883823932,73.77362797121786,5,2.186867190118159,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.446391526918625,222.33696934460113,1433.271155303803,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7276919133901939,0.0,1.4076076492574265,4.448850291959468,2.015529609888998,5.13453055496246,3.4439463654093707,3,97.6534628550418,3.0893692661665644,True,True,True,3.0893692661665644,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1433 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.25803492715464116,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_28e3e8d8af,"golden_eagle,tiger,bat,bee,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,24.31732613707844,50.76187233689247,4,2.335485992246591,1.0857498669019807,16.627565355720385,0.09312589958154602,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.826060458314936,198.56716517969855,1752.5658049122278,2.875383970955489,115.01535883821957,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.9668486893111081,0.5595184715702017,1.8027276432221038,0.8017369366253915,0.7667091188723577,11.798595410664259,2.1351572132643133,3,75.0791984739709,2.087477547932051,True,True,True,2.087477547932051,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bat, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (2.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~1753 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.37027313278778207,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bat, bee, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0345f4095c,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,14.380296479569623,51.8874676062827,10,1.9492109328545455,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.806331009147751,316.42207665322906,2786.517545610258,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,1.0578131171489509,0.0,1.279385893546959,2.344545600578483,1.4790757024310648,9.079140680662478,4.2109839756246235,4,66.26776408585232,3.608233507563649,True,True,True,3.608233507563649,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.9 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2787 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_57fd0a1ea8,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,20.593535536440882,55.94963567917756,10,2.396112969445279,2.310792171695149,19.432543793056336,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.334784204240135,530.3290432148851,6011.165262081864,0.5176315863845865,20.70526345538346,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6170910970854372,1.9330129597426582,3.6777815401093674,2.0988059241615935,18.14494205323867,4.3407069467116255,4,76.54317121561844,2.7168543050887495,True,True,True,2.7168543050887495,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.9 kg (2.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~6011 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dd197ce30f,"osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,7,12.87353095059186,51.66312567839989,11,2.0334087331704915,2.1917915712075082,15.915675736658281,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.46888156989677,485.69487777449933,4598.987276752221,2.1237559518676115,84.95023807470446,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.36326143942862027,1.2,0.7777566101108448,1.8504412584416414,24.44170446672386,2.5388651726613527,4,64.53665662899175,4.01312785720414,True,True,True,4.01312785720414,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (4.01:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~4599 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.01. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a38944b19d,"bee,golden_eagle,albatross,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,22.439801017923767,54.89014244543631,10,2.320809261643446,2.141032247223552,18.78513487241471,0.023392310408578393,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.786205024977743,325.12201083364397,2856.5886453174307,2.7805853947199917,111.22341578879967,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.38296916829460215,0.0,1.2,1.9111880453272452,2.2357139100867824,15.22761958730985,2.226754564406877,3,77.32994346336008,2.4461064695534898,True,True,True,2.4461064695534898,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.9 kg (2.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2857 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.45. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ffe140306b,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,19.148548047285953,62.94345655596635,14,1.3917626705065955,1.0268181362798394,6.040240732884669,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.986294212202228,204.1172133544974,1834.2573329783675,1.5629781358755281,62.519125435021124,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.3993773556428166,0.0,1.2,2.2089178107796714,1.2895674053631483,15.496327599974155,5.687715957676041,2,82.0920046032523,3.2871138010324357,True,True,True,3.2871138010324357,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.9 kg (3.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1834 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.29. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3306557088553424,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9befb3a8b2,"golden_eagle,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,13.760572846056894,64.45557369221417,5,1.6914437053528277,1.723645159814524,5.7532156642398125,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.4537138082189625,184.82471714398375,1377.6305462762757,1.7972004179527934,71.88801671811174,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.6620408557964349,0.0,1.7929464346633777,0.5204982358878447,0.9564024974403917,7.529655525089933,3.1255951384021996,2,78.21614653827106,4.68407633993842,True,True,True,4.68407633993842,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.5 kg (4.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1378 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.68. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b602c6e641,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,tiger,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,18.923041886636142,53.0113157144172,16,1.4866379877092089,2.886419252901981,11.31273150259155,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.383610977972699,181.0503211717915,612.6038542823567,0.29228498367226485,11.691399346890595,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6434308466255939,0.6079028159667166,0.6622724269427489,1.7335068082389569,0.9324073224541992,6.688699751419684,4.03345230348261,5,71.93435760105334,2.8014161799142308,True,True,True,2.8014161799142308,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, tiger, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (2.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~613 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.80. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, tiger, cheetah, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d13f9d6968,"bat,osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,19.31433984488943,65.73847746265258,8,2.079268155956637,1.9500067832914083,3.5454386992668723,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.626859051981837,570.2254179125046,3778.803472363607,0.9318038589897963,37.27215435959185,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.03540428811946484,1.382771430376772,2.8328778493088125,0.7486468391705958,10.046332484088946,2.0785914286679823,4,85.05281730754201,3.4036098562305748,True,True,True,3.4036098562305748,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.7 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~3779 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4175511949308892,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5ced8ebaea,"golden_eagle,osprey,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,15.583187884888272,51.473125178744205,19,1.8994250608432575,1.4964836125567387,17.125579788992717,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.932043326252237,331.6403128992408,2298.945017749386,2.066652550556679,82.66610202226715,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6979237745581472,0.0797569103313192,1.4158192513071146,3.989456311327025,0.950986788678621,21.450919495682545,3.056454872046194,5,67.05631306363247,3.303119076723707,True,True,True,3.303119076723707,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.5 kg (3.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~2299 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.30. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3867263190306477,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_72c4faf32e,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,bat,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,23.600946765300037,76.82490764410102,13,1.8491455271358557,1.3214326464806894,5.044129123329764,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.95097218606217,608.7785169873993,6666.716607001185,2.212336709956131,88.49346839824523,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.6178254475966412,0.6527548798030154,1.3086496312831533,0.7732807490890448,0.8270788250751943,15.801899589124668,3.675150319168199,4,100.42585440940105,3.255162108880099,True,True,True,3.255162108880099,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.8 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~6667 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, cheetah, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c5ef9b5504,"albatross,osprey,tiger,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,18.97734525651957,59.99920741979747,16,1.5956596162156198,2.5580613751859986,10.82407144365887,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.243304013667109,400.50427128506107,4102.487009545086,1.1944745372621397,47.77898149048559,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6546570336114502,0.4477578036347626,1.7526299053038448,1.9624692093618359,2.3903953190592286,19.407098630790614,5.742226022833703,5,78.97655267631704,3.1616227985937626,True,True,True,3.1616227985937626,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.0 kg (3.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~4102 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, cheetah, dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2a95002301,"albatross,bee,cheetah,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,24.482237333501544,76.19398389858851,17,1.2511446500249837,1.4266875904069898,15.235145665181818,0.2236106172211923,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.829113596958132,183.50326890847126,2170.6810133314616,0.7635375854645122,30.54150341858049,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.015351610906473022,1.2,4.407002143679728,1.0568333230983682,11.041763349710696,2.5785782415325262,4,100.67622123209006,3.112214903428148,True,True,True,3.112214903428148,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~2171 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3715670893129219,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3df19ef292,"bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,23.839811621701948,66.37745054562056,23,2.028435130072871,2.234813314747309,18.55734715038976,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.23592629702723,235.71834362658564,1941.3589049658976,1.648656348295807,65.94625393183227,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7820823991653787,0.6067125734925799,0.9909899310054442,3.0710791997396885,3.686688564275704,21.071585813150794,2.197202119548499,2,90.2172621673225,2.7843110339511066,True,True,True,2.7843110339511066,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.4 kg (2.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1941 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.78. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4889526355239991,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b020ae661c,"osprey,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,24.140934409607564,57.506532560049195,5,1.5106443069034206,1.7526710331237316,9.375759412355297,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.069654197448989,326.6504061783909,3289.256633672651,1.6702571201337233,66.81028480534893,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.18349155868053804,1.2,3.2667604033639663,1.1214841651133836,13.471813628849144,3.456750079692283,5,81.64746696965676,2.3821170955654,True,True,True,2.3821170955654,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (2.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~3289 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.38. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bc3a9d9af1,"dragonfly,bat,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,19.665914117110173,61.704305416587495,7,1.2106911096545199,1.5618612126878046,19.719396849710865,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.196470325825436,248.14294725856809,2778.325145543424,2.4458565329733184,97.83426131893273,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,1.0948975997878299,0.0,1.2,3.2989773413926424,1.5737008901687564,7.166957031873662,4.355239704736184,5,81.37021953369766,3.137627117109301,True,True,True,3.137627117109301,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~2778 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, osprey, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_335c2bb0b7,"bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,3,23.84984999839739,55.24485282073087,8,1.272768261585003,1.0,0.0,0.1393730206316637,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.531164205958619,431.7974927871128,3251.9378219009786,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.3330043541044359,0.0,1.5137309500341052,2.0023303955094987,1.111006165337879,12.348544640124878,4.608828141308548,4,79.09470281912826,2.3163605986806246,True,True,True,2.3163605986806246,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (2.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~3252 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.32. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5479481315517702,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0167d39e7c,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,16.111891399580816,69.06024937205655,5,1.6412582013937316,2.9886599152211275,19.64063456581723,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.907868001813976,246.37948104430814,1948.3364144538175,0.8002959927349304,32.011839709397215,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5396040090075452,0.0,1.2,4.839788073134897,1.9000093309259303,17.6873838514546,2.4153478597015803,2,85.17214077163736,4.286290644551719,True,True,True,4.286290644551719,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1948 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35853560996217004,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_30bf0238b6,"bat,osprey,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,19.485630368899635,59.18225154128842,14,1.7737372011712584,2.406155141187383,17.237677485859408,0.0261635319781319,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.129213662726972,282.8413804167196,2582.1193944848733,0.6976535849965181,27.906143399860724,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.7122285630893613,0.6744548318306874,1.5657089008312661,1.7356613321765209,1.146603515101043,9.074701790756217,4.226988245508,3,78.66788191018806,3.037225402558556,True,True,True,3.037225402558556,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.2 kg (3.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~2582 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.04. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2650936142249806,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, tiger, bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e6c677c346,"cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,13.045142562857816,58.864151207212544,15,1.6372022547990337,1.185880948435722,4.049101021838009,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.079669616947267,343.40444944265056,3804.8078448142396,0.9579740982474902,38.31896392989961,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.550318151249077,1.2,3.499885060929239,3.0493030888486174,16.00662926458039,2.5530107973512233,4,71.90929377007036,4.512342500174034,True,True,True,4.512342500174034,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.9 kg (4.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~3805 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f97ead987e,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,22.0970357141477,66.2496153244222,7,1.6583525930327616,2.63588981214754,18.577233680003744,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.567523846215785,183.35661323236985,1570.9121562296934,1.8455265912796048,73.82106365118419,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5937832935434902,0.0,1.2,2.4388638212747384,1.255841292951939,19.512312049786456,4.258406866247358,5,88.34665103856989,2.998122290312707,True,True,True,2.998122290312707,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.2 kg (3.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~1571 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ae6ee6f46,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,15.784070906953687,52.3597790047443,4,2.165473400958265,2.9607978000837916,12.717874342689246,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.466706578847445,713.5860337644383,8182.481667940339,1.0836207420143724,43.3448296805749,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.6406605289864742,0.0,0.9361809943549299,0.8157431732742093,1.9959064295585414,14.765555008768716,3.5403862775004855,3,68.14384991169798,3.3172544214608886,True,True,True,3.3172544214608886,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.4 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~8182 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.12897159801828265,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b127776403,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,19.181532682670447,78.14290815613806,5,1.1887170634043631,1.7985968771510912,18.7307930810016,0.22461910609560298,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.555752295818703,216.74865256051842,2504.693739441821,0.6338163575667323,25.35265430266929,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.46677149994213873,0.11406850027799352,1.3399850123862909,1.4835098210378446,1.9422389996868195,20.750949275493404,2.0202274637940754,4,97.32444083880851,4.073861533845847,True,True,True,4.073861533845847,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.1 kg (4.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2505 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e3beb22012,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,14.842659591418156,74.5082138915795,18,1.1745361562754342,1.0,0.0,0.14237796913117967,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2954523947937715,185.67041385749695,611.868009989039,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9698867726229639,0.0,0.8846385282209249,2.9523137167462696,2.4759485222942503,6.732474100180948,4.016720043838099,4,89.35087348299766,5.019869480444006,True,True,True,5.019869480444006,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.5 kg (5.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~612 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.02. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3308915218684877,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_466725c88e,"albatross,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,15.200419761614679,72.91822654336146,11,1.5723531515888864,2.836792486181616,10.151506640083898,0.015118871639727721,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.81112236463301,299.1879548393384,3533.7455446317203,2.235995749293273,89.43982997173093,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.802423460018032,0.17595964985860152,0.9493635847898081,2.8761564799710753,1.3356958004943085,11.072794641207606,2.707506964144691,3,88.11864630497614,4.79711926952836,True,True,True,4.79711926952836,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.9 kg (4.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~3534 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.80. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8f93b3ee14,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,21.736364754616318,78.24211360243713,7,1.9414378269075772,2.373356133983979,5.419511598237433,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.337436418845245,300.06666907204647,2801.8534438749107,1.167195261731373,46.68781046925492,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6719289392400892,0.43468775570142504,1.8790658813022953,1.923533582939245,2.3398342420483758,10.360985055362073,5.7619870925890755,4,99.97847835705345,3.599595170844759,True,True,True,3.599595170844759,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.2 kg (3.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~2802 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.60. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a1a4078520,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,20.853712374639095,67.6966157572131,15,2.0014786186759954,1.0,0.0,0.22836382171250807,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.46310228550334,183.85155976398156,1923.657675159869,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4739303732874134,0.0,0.956093681300372,3.9322231118048125,0.9065268738572205,22.945248272862763,2.4740699530543147,4,88.55032813185218,3.246262082311121,True,True,True,3.246262082311121,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.7 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~1924 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_509c4e58d2,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,dragonfly,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,9,17.9687581158027,51.32266494146598,11,2.4945622866643573,2.0019076804378013,14.804599289325678,0.0313265970287033,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.960235640107924,277.44608760867146,1376.1979719650376,2.5448341434220083,101.79336573688033,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.9033216160351023,0.0,1.2,1.874206771833582,1.4169525411274573,20.175255663404798,5.386045281802879,4,69.29142305726867,2.856216584958648,True,True,True,2.856216584958648,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (2.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1376 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.86. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, bee, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_27e3fdf610,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.80032613431868,63.32215425817908,8,1.96277282311414,1.0129904490946215,18.238540131835272,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.777485745487857,252.96758142503413,2979.322084303878,1.0022489895128552,40.08995958051421,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7141273271783701,0.0,0.9849164320961743,3.223451147721723,0.8721360875327413,8.419838487121325,4.947786587285897,5,80.12248039249776,3.769102680026458,True,True,True,3.769102680026458,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.3 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~2979 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a32da3c39c,"harpy_eagle,bee,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,17.42168562360257,73.18407664717687,20,1.711142661392766,2.0710610951696093,8.649367700174803,0.13765027761748624,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.926521031681643,385.34625777932774,4210.4939901056405,1.3912500073820508,55.650000295282034,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5955640161310847,0.3617348211342092,1.5632445855104615,4.8772520132257595,3.069379814110756,23.34335703199106,3.915000842063963,6,90.60576227077944,4.200746025862644,True,True,True,4.200746025862644,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.2 kg (4.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~4210 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.20. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1201506217140456,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, dragonfly, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5f5c1a2189,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,24.17422605990305,78.69675495324319,22,1.9434208571520168,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.091870934204282,190.12263937933403,587.8346626311653,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5123254049407974,0.0,0.5760615051947333,4.5358393952284395,1.8917571030448033,9.380350388940467,2.524802182036176,5,102.87098101314623,3.255399149417849,True,True,True,3.255399149417849,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.7 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~588 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5bfcc87615,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,15.731724655080596,75.95567374112869,5,2.304840847275006,1.3182427075809284,15.734261112275519,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.073984716065314,242.81265558551053,989.215047722601,0.7910119425045284,31.640477700181137,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.364157413175443,0.27096956129608624,0.7433035390544953,3.2320753512477682,2.102916879484569,9.060481181574758,2.4740617698371277,5,91.68739839620929,4.828184792606234,True,True,True,4.828184792606234,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.0 kg (4.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~989 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7e2652d26c,"bat,osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,14.372159262138954,75.39528083107098,16,1.2885654852343786,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.057240298361605,286.5965941338179,1162.7912510929111,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4358329844334652,0.0,1.7431229733546523,1.5320964024487196,1.8090920530975647,18.90852679618618,3.0662202141733803,3,89.76744009320993,5.245925783030196,True,True,True,5.245925783030196,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.4 kg (5.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~1163 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a00d3e46ff,"harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.969354070600641,71.19217496390354,15,2.2876752833712515,2.058003999285523,9.896352421312184,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.468911755112451,209.5835947177214,1984.528563701356,1.400713446252689,56.028537850107554,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,steel,0.4391946844354948,0.0,0.9962377562679279,1.77425594418567,1.6736530320660223,22.898289817653893,5.189950525473487,4,84.16152903450418,5.489261421683621,True,True,True,5.489261421683621,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.2 kg (5.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~1985 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.49. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5770965662642948,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d4a48b8408,"bat,dragonfly,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,14.271548203457302,75.60345685242964,11,1.1189647349303995,2.7402314987903447,7.695125992030282,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.992276746456625,227.0801055355663,2269.0472581259555,0.3559903189322743,14.23961275729097,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.37053213334252016,0.4673884977963556,1.2,2.5980653450318436,1.3362399916606924,20.852770790049526,2.6296526772069524,5,89.87500505588694,5.297495112276229,True,True,True,5.297495112276229,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.6 kg (5.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2269 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.30. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.19029922807980676,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2f2a8e93ea,"dragonfly,cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,13.405357708895586,55.81986665192599,9,2.3175710879813627,2.8675176622847895,14.503992650139004,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.698299245310528,207.31497041899686,1388.657709899141,2.2259156142254723,89.0366245690189,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.4316837986150729,0.3009822851435355,1.52295285825335,1.7312235485251684,0.8899584035281922,5.0681059228591785,3.1146293852039197,4,69.22522436082158,4.1639968036723705,True,True,True,4.1639968036723705,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.8 kg (4.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1389 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.16. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.21865653671324364,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c58311ed39,"golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,16.726043215248207,60.3758965472276,8,1.82533646289849,1.7815308448077776,18.410231137680853,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.803878006923073,226.04907853976152,1990.1085110414328,1.89350283568975,75.74011342759,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5614702334735702,0.0,1.423055380794207,3.395364475446787,2.219613800336031,18.657710285962917,5.63817838533614,3,77.10193976247581,3.6096939228392184,True,True,True,3.6096939228392184,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~1990 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fe70eafb5b,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,18.142402451921374,54.67912757316807,7,1.5959090642834353,2.6906435482524365,17.001652454348125,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.036535767202919,224.66206590996438,2479.4909259490214,1.6806619904664157,67.22647961865663,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.6773514227544678,0.0,1.690633731057657,3.517714228317702,2.346085767558984,20.240896085223312,4.136529471264162,4,72.82153002508944,3.0138857143132807,True,True,True,3.0138857143132807,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.7 kg (3.01:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2479 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.01. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24354291081496504,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_862339be92,"albatross,cheetah,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,12.833363724414593,69.43262870194175,21,1.1775906158997003,1.793639491255197,16.48070756614355,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.449058384648211,180.50503282878805,1886.1076267508483,2.0070071588886225,80.2802863555449,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.423958988360799,0.3931792328266144,0.7227457241738443,3.248707697756385,0.6434741947017839,20.495367107595023,2.6980591237930245,4,82.26599242635635,5.410321891668273,True,True,True,5.410321891668273,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (5.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~1886 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.41. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_25a97612d3,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,14.109090931210368,79.29183203539901,4,1.1995689054716312,2.73375443595691,11.434216928732377,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.954691505493585,191.97369116990626,1719.0651815974084,0.21987482028009198,8.794992811203679,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,1.0275714446522957,0.0,1.4304563001193142,1.9076858496348406,1.6330589897523264,14.07806432336322,2.145342724513849,6,93.40092296660939,5.619910766894239,True,True,True,5.619910766894239,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.3 kg (5.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1719 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_26341b9f1c,"bee,osprey,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,12.571008600158574,53.63154148744646,6,1.5927619858013904,1.0470379557400307,8.934792416296371,0.20188855450253174,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.545094594861292,231.20671001439976,1282.0630779965104,2.3986226973308806,95.94490789323523,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.43801595303465396,0.0,1.952254361226362,1.9124417181780646,1.1123407082138481,15.895110467878172,5.0500612090605035,5,66.20255008760503,4.2662878686416565,True,True,True,4.2662878686416565,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.6 kg (4.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1282 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bat, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_974e1cf7c8,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,osprey,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,11,13.376524489513784,65.87048593784175,18,1.678935654045564,1.4127401326085098,8.095064297252167,0.24686203539066598,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.526733671201974,342.4548625737937,2920.0214075748117,1.8622947748736793,74.49179099494717,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6617440931922803,0.6458222709386429,1.2,2.4254230353359683,1.0970742102321183,11.608151607769614,3.0469008944827016,4,79.24701042735553,4.924334866614971,True,True,True,4.924334866614971,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.9 kg (4.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~2920 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.92. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.32295662077974285,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ba92063b8a,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,24.091727183011926,79.93119080980485,22,1.7237602828497014,1.122407878805279,5.946730494182109,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.85515345923726,303.1037166671016,2987.1336418194564,0.9040757618674137,36.16303047469655,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.28895898431078204,1.2,4.291605754304702,0.7638233730069324,20.55492030466511,2.149169422520216,4,104.02291799281677,3.3177858192818834,True,True,True,3.3177858192818834,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.9 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2987 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_17205e2139,"bee,bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,14.766090825632407,52.17436944458387,21,1.8710220941855107,1.0,0.0,0.012014481956172746,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.012239259869638,195.23949612904403,2150.024044349425,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.323439829800894,0.0,0.872991552891986,1.5850958012142593,1.0855101821290194,10.302462638404588,2.83164911437104,2,66.94046027021628,3.533390797922938,True,True,True,3.533390797922938,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.2 kg (3.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2150 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_be7be39adf,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,14.85476115872725,73.81817649112084,15,2.426148854685607,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.335600629685526,228.76015600223545,2364.373612423664,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9087369680353705,0.0,1.5947490730003338,2.8247588500766976,2.017551946036265,8.979406535780704,2.533906266698657,3,88.67293764984808,4.969327726131246,True,True,True,4.969327726131246,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (4.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2364 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.97. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2935092479268291,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_981b039e92,"tiger,dragonfly,bat,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,14.937347537748831,56.50354465935824,8,1.1653333975216607,2.0803675248623654,10.793695301992619,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.195994267119087,723.799770299789,7379.85830851876,2.3914898112282543,95.65959244913017,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4348375355738751,0.11438460993276664,1.6956030294195124,2.3780004763943756,3.39324012488052,6.1697938202838,5.25729682679993,5,71.44089219710708,3.7827026864418625,True,True,True,3.7827026864418625,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (3.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~7380 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.78. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_44b371b72c,"bat,dragonfly,bee,osprey","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,23.43572623907898,71.74121284622645,8,2.4260160412368745,1.0,0.0,0.12136694649067478,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.062325620357921,241.55367788105522,1705.9307279910608,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3961835610425572,0.0,1.2,2.1223849348154085,2.432020522855412,5.839272623614398,4.787556300957668,6,95.17693908530543,3.0611900870645203,True,True,True,3.0611900870645203,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.7 kg (3.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1706 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, bee, osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f7e04939f8,"osprey,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,16.6960059717435,61.30652524809402,14,2.059138898069206,1.521346160636881,17.94419120239342,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.623026197636266,252.70173024851007,2937.1588308664454,2.2201137260185306,88.80454904074122,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0816447198630907,0.20609935009054348,1.2,3.9603086853823246,0.8055650510951857,15.044067031237159,4.074259743067495,6,78.00253121983752,3.6719276066293847,True,True,True,3.6719276066293847,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.3 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2937 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5689794520455409,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a5018e7539,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,19.15880773264242,77.82339345462648,8,1.9295408308518867,1.0,0.0,0.029256403579070916,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.782168340649099,254.31496427572068,2742.066756366982,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5210632453129856,0.0,1.497260786978134,2.5354797795994664,0.9651827728136129,9.88727501977568,4.673500261312769,3,96.9822011872689,4.062016516927222,True,True,True,4.062016516927222,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.8 kg (4.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2742 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.06. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.26894418843587675,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1a33ee86a6,"bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,18.697318283794775,79.74301831456945,13,2.3510812983796785,1.2079623902376877,12.908435224484649,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.359294891405464,222.97869864612082,1195.0086005463938,1.1683902362578484,46.73560945031394,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.810183708747518,0.029806166561161848,1.0824006964749995,3.892294254655054,2.257428375979504,23.64875830677569,3.768976677604942,6,98.44033659836423,4.26494415424718,True,True,True,4.26494415424718,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.7 kg (4.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1195 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_85a27c71c9,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,17.88824300679386,68.44992014315281,8,2.2555352901256978,1.8125025419611858,13.359976202987466,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.499165722566141,676.2618766035018,3718.8761312962306,0.2896052297581959,11.584209190327837,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.7531556146243575,0.0,0.585519588209765,3.2068276607302697,1.344496673491915,5.418735405430266,4.752755574736775,3,86.33816314994667,3.8265312091945467,True,True,True,3.8265312091945467,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.4 kg (3.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~3719 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.83. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.22495518328363492,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_70c64d52a2,"bat,albatross,golden_eagle,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,23.25160369528307,52.49905359126438,14,1.9889996331905022,2.766545647846251,19.379076273885573,0.22826273890459026,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.911672723460303,326.55496939754045,3236.7059828880156,1.364627393441383,54.58509573765532,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.41366832435601775,0.6812032479947053,0.7848078737600057,2.5410456336543015,2.082203882289697,9.022501692186136,2.902435324099548,6,75.75065728654745,2.2578680713500456,True,True,True,2.2578680713500456,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.5 kg (2.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~3237 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cac500daa7,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,24.124212327731847,62.56997754712896,21,2.0005521040091643,1.0,0.0,0.13525444584484975,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.946670386771165,194.25560637380136,1737.9408810087646,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.46629361212032755,0.0,1.0861838539340016,2.148285698316327,2.4066820565160407,12.985075493733074,3.5378888477003385,3,86.6941898748608,2.593658880841552,True,True,True,2.593658880841552,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.6 kg (2.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1738 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.59. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3415607469521348,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4441c92dee,"dragonfly,cheetah,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,16.399291676057867,68.53420798121576,22,1.4979172808518957,1.5515992205629938,19.21134149025382,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.474363239242464,220.3254680913567,1867.1180474622818,0.9068069259646062,36.27227703858425,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6632912856385612,0.44093962490822275,1.2,3.6789197760999564,2.3593044387197626,15.664359347048078,5.988965999508519,4,84.93349965727363,4.179095617969416,True,True,True,4.179095617969416,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.5 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~1867 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2601112574963742,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, tiger, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0fe980fa64,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,17.199925506883112,75.96481127364093,4,1.3091282523843355,2.9202626861196483,16.40114741995548,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.4251896739429744,485.1416261372693,1661.702088245278,2.0389711337889747,81.55884535155899,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.6430695403353933,0.6086071308328806,1.3946603315609427,2.8128260464653487,0.8018621856978637,24.364818774210747,3.4297455664695073,4,93.16473678052404,4.416577923156768,True,True,True,4.416577923156768,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.0 kg (4.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~1662 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.42. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b65909b047,"bee,osprey,cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,11,16.722872575909214,73.62192305433425,8,1.2635608125705287,2.8203223845987466,13.391791136228,0.10904698981389904,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.83883741044961,214.0376167107334,1249.7308436941048,0.5347812961988925,21.3912518479557,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5588621357336282,0.15081839749447323,1.4528034066503825,3.6525746486468105,1.3791536508966713,5.587991216573087,3.995615759709572,5,90.34479563024345,4.402468697895431,True,True,True,4.402468697895431,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.6 kg (4.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1250 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.40. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_73615549a0,"dragonfly,albatross,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,18.946063164713326,71.37096494624915,14,1.8758013878361406,1.341938379122982,12.935750889525469,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.13141064029398,207.70202704664652,1896.612499784376,2.1384079648379384,85.53631859351754,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5293842162376454,0.2577703753893334,1.2,0.8795524718605302,1.7579647358410866,6.044508744641095,5.406717915437581,2,90.31702811096247,3.7670604349707952,True,True,True,3.7670604349707952,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.4 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1897 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, tiger, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ece4df5a29,"osprey,bat,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,18.32534497742987,76.68873321453091,21,1.195644330186225,2.588807779164438,11.15862334695597,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.086784098797806,246.17679390600438,759.894612922079,1.3043848019232112,52.175392076928446,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6116192384366441,0.0,1.2,1.6435015567471296,1.8217876585231256,23.53164349905217,4.915754175973719,5,95.01407819196078,4.184845268069082,True,True,True,4.184845268069082,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~760 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.33527467886773765,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3246703a5b,"bee,osprey","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,13.18999580892471,52.54953143156377,23,1.6734382504895298,1.0,0.0,0.1305168052958499,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.5318106849116075,517.9236185248567,2347.131788399029,0.83080605572736,33.232242229094396,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.8670456936231616,0.0,1.851416012339732,3.69846334903373,1.9483942904743727,16.65677851002099,3.752161686739223,6,65.73952724048848,3.9840445890064142,True,True,True,3.9840445890064142,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.5 kg (3.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~2347 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.98. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9b1fac125c,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,21.935062930543424,56.183320453491966,19,2.1647692056252668,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.95422450841194,258.5634049912513,3090.924992924858,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.35285738089411284,0.0,1.2922446746689547,1.5264148959424666,1.3688348509210537,15.727521198105354,5.101442816314579,6,78.11838338403538,2.5613475845222964,True,True,True,2.5613475845222964,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.2 kg (2.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~3091 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e89da477da,"harpy_eagle,bee,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,20.416681866586565,50.59925572860139,7,1.2706047535385383,1.4822622356901287,12.936381454445002,0.002608808220587261,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.793744341513901,741.1325114175834,5776.197317172777,2.9542766170422112,118.17106468168845,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.3848838073785939,0.0,1.5852604183546295,0.6479188763267338,0.6181416167331404,15.622375805391384,5.305407122820958,2,71.01593759518795,2.4783290477484923,True,True,True,2.4783290477484923,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.6 kg (2.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~5776 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.48. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3151536579199514,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, golden_eagle, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cb06659d63,"bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,21.873173840085112,53.470704950674325,16,1.5062482442299951,1.7857747667509136,14.540325361702989,0.010646834336267091,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.5725229024821665,199.1987356373887,1508.4369877596164,1.458477150985094,58.33908603940376,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.5952769465575958,0.5359965261452633,1.0673154750078084,0.6196811395964381,3.4923377763340024,10.899705317182715,4.0849600458802815,5,75.34387879075943,2.444579160829559,True,True,True,2.444579160829559,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.5 kg (2.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1508 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.44. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.17692742437576053,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3c7e2dc744,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,21.437222832721808,56.89750200330712,14,2.2119456998704408,2.853130013072606,12.780855968594137,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.404132416587336,219.62376856930968,747.628390039862,0.7803831851893481,31.215327407573923,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.6648185912375876,0.484438787727849,0.5053906765170522,1.1301104315227684,2.2669689402710134,20.270627417891657,3.112878469779625,6,78.33472483602893,2.6541451962918763,True,True,True,2.6541451962918763,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.9 kg (2.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~748 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.65. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_34383adaa3,"tiger,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,14.925455310796298,62.14108935385153,19,1.7293099747560499,2.658800188467933,4.602982520709327,0.1793650314368843,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.604197920995198,189.01736673240634,1626.3428338709575,2.8545417342135297,114.1816693685412,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,1.0763799621750256,0.13040279657740717,0.6915744363803193,1.0436481933147719,1.5435221222234734,8.33717494754321,2.158076909894636,4,77.06654466464782,4.163430063597584,True,True,True,4.163430063597584,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.1 kg (4.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~1626 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bee, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f08df7d210,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,17.9333680338248,72.33226412306158,12,2.311770213444699,2.1486725122760806,6.479663685833275,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.7031575882934176,219.68071332095974,813.5123005362229,0.8956419332351742,35.825677329406965,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0153569034807448,0.4519803238765468,0.8209773842885122,2.1246365374087226,1.0736468851619079,21.56874442426219,2.206470788581551,3,90.26563215688637,4.033389823185081,True,True,True,4.033389823185081,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (4.03:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~814 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.03. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e92a2e492a,"harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.145814724289597,52.805725658496556,10,1.85675021214929,1.76134949276405,3.7013596194621528,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.961395499707269,232.40687810769532,2547.5037077907073,1.4868427844912198,59.47371137964879,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5734842821956192,0.6454345285666112,1.6602109701856345,2.7919667641346524,2.084694357393304,24.975872262713008,2.443837361618263,4,66.95154038278615,3.7329575346285657,True,True,True,3.7329575346285657,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.8 kg (3.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2548 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 25.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bf8b0f54e6,"bee,tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,7,23.536865693568252,64.10974273286207,6,2.012163947909073,2.205355790530759,8.101835088755202,0.13929784116168772,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.094145120720778,508.13935681587037,4621.0930524332425,1.0348392164817728,41.39356865927091,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6527232664810834,0.09198926593391661,0.6594509509389004,4.083770780538157,1.709007426092385,23.602816989574443,4.325768736666063,2,87.64660842643033,2.7238011877843564,True,True,True,2.7238011877843564,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.1 kg (2.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~4621 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c66755a794,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,15.75969419662022,51.51055717550157,22,2.1317678750793596,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.399609695486113,415.28024028286393,4734.032653472338,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8518162582040988,0.0,0.69178632460839,1.548081258860788,1.152070715720168,9.609224539786947,4.161329754263624,6,67.27025137212179,3.2684997902147352,True,True,True,3.2684997902147352,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.5 kg (3.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~4734 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e038a4c7a6,"golden_eagle,tiger,osprey,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,21.979015216478157,50.69427965126449,6,1.6382763340682116,2.5059371403065698,13.672185127351865,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.24977345890998,304.50249059601674,1294.0666027069376,2.801456416921608,112.05825667686432,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.7572006552190845,0.5087289826712145,1.6100189542363679,2.715460025069743,1.9146137463056978,15.8355404131348,4.932221035267067,4,72.67329486774264,2.3064854886336246,True,True,True,2.3064854886336246,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.7 kg (2.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1294 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_527145ab74,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.53773543270801,59.71825810431819,11,1.4888277245910624,1.822231620996763,10.590120877832755,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.172787312156602,227.77843549870423,1861.584707626691,0.850150657788023,34.00602631152092,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6395883129833514,0.0,1.5741710557081012,1.0844819140914739,1.6010728946022417,10.339931231921103,4.575849673778347,2,76.2559935370262,3.6110299591689308,True,True,True,3.6110299591689308,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.7 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1862 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.31190199055520673,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3228cd3125,"golden_eagle,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,17.233411205771205,52.08329892791996,9,2.2008224940610326,2.949105669965803,8.881176669864608,0.004474729833872398,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.030288328068291,189.15378086767765,2086.420741314732,0.09512143718076305,3.804857487230522,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5985293804547113,0.01647214172517861,0.6278795688724534,2.9585419209128045,2.317114773615992,14.165624691049146,2.1184988644638976,3,69.31671013369117,3.0222280607148786,True,True,True,3.0222280607148786,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.1 kg (3.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2086 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_65e7f6395a,"harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,18.240257315261147,72.3056506660319,24,2.4762497610370886,2.928077753363386,8.25517000526866,0.21133607281167202,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.147500969655874,256.8882020842169,1579.2204714058776,0.24922246838738815,9.968898735495525,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5486199849940373,0.0,0.6523351753069451,3.7412196827999504,2.1521003165669335,18.36357011686475,2.733091515131029,5,90.54590798129304,3.964069662851502,True,True,True,3.964069662851502,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (3.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1579 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.96. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_660a7c5fac,"osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,15.915087586650104,58.156256931654,10,1.5306393420331672,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.773485257538752,239.11365613573793,1619.6328247116114,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3608164544060445,0.0,1.68594485860912,2.0148827206504953,1.005555638739485,19.765095822693404,3.4251213122495097,4,74.0713445183041,3.6541587732408485,True,True,True,3.6541587732408485,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.2 kg (3.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1620 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.65. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4d4db71639,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,24.412041336646524,55.45234510848851,9,2.2412485512303393,1.7421399252266,6.333246455793796,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.74035559012983,408.9311065373809,1529.5477503150698,0.7414036735115166,29.656146940460665,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.8007015944485375,0.0,1.9265927619624053,1.7852344260603379,2.1475912771518244,9.794349297385105,2.5691104561233553,6,79.86438644513504,2.2715161073091146,True,True,True,2.2715161073091146,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.5 kg (2.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~1530 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e31f1d8f2e,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.229631399598174,67.45503253817876,13,2.28356140531194,2.2722650835910336,16.965085312023902,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.28192720779315,180.75404681485077,1135.483764604928,0.36144098811688974,14.457639524675589,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7381840366687574,0.49431816103731013,0.5339507252635236,4.02751863799429,2.4243351264704285,18.519914279465127,5.348483903516549,6,82.68466393777693,4.429196660659727,True,True,True,4.429196660659727,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.5 kg (4.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1135 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.43. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3886695418882424,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b213fc0040,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,14.12145546929276,57.706794888331665,13,1.3718165182900695,2.5360647311054683,6.625883727504032,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.676006477031285,257.62222994818717,1204.6432158649661,0.36462502309761347,14.585000923904538,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.267698678270282,1.0286173617122611,3.017700291486764,1.9452323615487321,14.443196061242087,3.5557341814293566,5,71.82825035762443,4.08646226402198,True,True,True,4.08646226402198,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.7 kg (4.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~1205 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.342602923710028,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bab7dba262,"tiger,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,12.294813607839764,59.04283320446493,7,2.1340262889498542,2.2013740362132923,16.761322582275437,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.847535406972206,280.57698424321836,1640.683849743702,0.4420803062826544,17.683212251306173,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5553098882329126,0.5652799278498803,1.3250742590706246,2.2301659623742154,1.6224049420121283,19.25830271753489,2.9802721211638565,6,71.33764681230468,4.802255250686874,True,True,True,4.802255250686874,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.0 kg (4.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1641 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.80. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1698017633926679,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_33a758999f,"cheetah,osprey,golden_eagle,bee,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,14,12.235759760579866,58.869074088357664,13,1.7091843550036083,2.476291549840209,19.843179421773545,0.19292546860907897,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.163183847196954,191.30771400730518,1370.3723268213027,1.0743091344384368,42.97236537753747,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3246916881632218,1.2,3.3192813800462373,2.0093973972251815,14.61368687921146,5.979631711280863,4,71.10483384893753,4.811231606394975,True,True,True,4.811231606394975,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.9 kg (4.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~1370 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.81. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, bee, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_952a3f988d,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,23.788489142270507,56.24737457781191,21,2.453653185734045,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.75812061298383,191.06905243285567,1291.2677017497701,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.9262386264330109,0.0,1.7538433910368025,3.1510021464444438,1.312873943089259,18.43643854470292,2.1208381890455215,4,80.03586372008242,2.364478645172307,True,True,True,2.364478645172307,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.2 kg (2.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1291 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f634fd7789,"dragonfly,osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,7,22.631729669587166,67.60089599440926,4,1.4377360847863776,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.337047750685089,426.7617324526544,2277.647744264911,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.3911665426105943,0.0,1.592964077810668,1.1309183292741107,1.9123331185588794,8.50882395262911,4.573859755612165,5,90.23262566399643,2.9869964417811286,True,True,True,2.9869964417811286,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.6 kg (2.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~2278 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_119e630d8c,"cheetah,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,6,17.27878604329817,50.758198544759644,6,1.7308077294407362,2.767076147899913,15.911044607524241,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.256010867507232,432.15402781981857,4432.176405757082,2.771552708611298,110.86210834445191,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.6589536094891182,0.9368079481642975,1.1939957792339846,0.8694993021081212,21.702614643996657,2.7341592387498967,4,68.0369845880578,2.937602121906415,True,True,True,2.937602121906415,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (2.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~4432 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.94. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_72279e0732,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,24.186752611063802,66.89636733020191,17,1.1832995547027445,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.466736695006727,300.73062491090565,2846.9376421563747,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.4787945755953835,0.0,1.4667819139032334,2.0947704114345314,0.9108179746286884,14.785039464350787,4.49371474233027,6,91.08311994126572,2.7658267484656602,True,True,True,2.7658267484656602,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~2847 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7605e1d049,"albatross,osprey","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.082006767150432,55.03318136438992,15,1.1941299189406023,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.368155867999894,232.158082011557,1478.4188522654974,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.732734244460727,0.0,1.5940781111967797,3.9625870300960258,1.067359810003054,20.924292611764894,4.7318015366036335,2,67.11518813154035,4.554970248321555,True,True,True,4.554970248321555,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.0 kg (4.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1478 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.55. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4de297dbc9,"bat,albatross,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,17.747321649360472,67.63994441293819,12,1.3240743569418276,2.8128288837505497,9.526823282974135,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.802678006990368,231.273378785197,2498.3718426052,1.6990716353762776,67.9628654150511,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.38687485028563656,0.09270735998874921,1.0932848242633628,0.9958615414694498,0.9581600144486808,14.632351602968132,2.9284765339656804,5,85.38726606229866,3.811276188560859,True,True,True,3.811276188560859,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.6 kg (3.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2498 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.81. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6917953f92,"albatross,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,22.641905054600592,64.55343386173071,22,1.745393679237334,1.2793151179094362,10.924341986275454,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.369255626438687,696.4995987752803,4436.183988311742,2.579908627226031,103.19634508904124,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8753109069194768,0.0,1.2,2.9633692873830233,1.1426721617640847,23.63541730339834,5.164867702408472,6,87.19533891633131,2.8510601782871685,True,True,True,2.8510601782871685,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.6 kg (2.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~4436 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.85. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1b57896b5,"cheetah,osprey,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,12.224868277055776,65.23746138799015,16,1.775157028253831,2.3169242975786486,16.241616881346626,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.315799943732904,248.98108290442195,2817.4201239204153,1.9129438670328833,76.51775468131534,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5742530809204363,0.3888144009658454,1.2,3.5435173379352,0.5172456913438734,7.125790943694657,2.7334041402539238,5,77.46232966504593,5.336455159229075,True,True,True,5.336455159229075,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.2 kg (5.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2817 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.34. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, albatross, golden_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3ad6ffcf93,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,bee,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,14.745075267330773,61.122066176611675,10,1.8542406400059295,1.3552731295595881,5.725475736438756,0.20908848096370763,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.546739372066975,197.7754225625524,2283.661258530207,2.5565339104635045,102.26135641854017,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3229825127132048,1.4886137512021347,1.9455573445550487,1.0619732052122544,7.2179455941124075,4.740349374662706,5,75.86714144394244,4.145252911121714,True,True,True,4.145252911121714,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.1 kg (4.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2284 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.15. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11646787034124498,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cc21368f10,"tiger,bee,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,23.178695030378776,72.56155580989557,17,2.30211428232167,1.4168564794963465,7.2671336105085,0.07307937216024984,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.40502608842481,202.1954565525052,688.4808045222454,1.2857006372999844,51.42802549199938,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7239297333647969,0.3089662098425699,1.9970081085697857,3.699677216699367,2.233242778920886,17.309915656541577,2.755142544878588,4,95.74025084027434,3.130528086882974,True,True,True,3.130528086882974,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.6 kg (3.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~688 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.13. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2164705481594944,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, albatross, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b8bc36ff0f,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,14.839206485157813,76.23190768149857,24,2.3398909377912673,1.0,0.0,0.12042719822734316,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.569429701733084,556.3259325209647,2542.0922399056512,0.8355813823891243,33.42325529556497,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8586582148280066,0.0,1.3723265764975456,1.271310770283226,1.5672610413678374,10.237004857057574,3.7093642070862933,4,91.07111416665639,5.137195695588291,True,True,True,5.137195695588291,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~2542 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_db391393a6,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",2,3,21.713387071809095,59.24196295466754,5,2.0765060308291825,2.299624157566691,17.239674795833903,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.61050344099579,198.89503143032843,1115.9012582368234,1.23569234653336,49.427693861334404,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4825018096255332,0.0,0.8719679800146114,1.8648912408393108,1.3496115593931097,15.183921045906413,2.8450961121037532,5,80.95535002647664,2.7283612067866887,True,True,True,2.7283612067866887,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.2 kg (2.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.6 kg (~1116 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_db57af6be8,"cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,21.98524958214321,69.13041397690463,4,2.2813795055377777,2.2736012533706917,12.707028935453712,0.03474972923926231,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.098701436282279,200.98893979067307,1426.7604755689033,2.5693427896730845,102.77371158692338,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.4779557914011325,1.2,1.9249723618301713,0.9118654904785606,21.778717944203652,5.050146403006558,5,91.11566355904785,3.1443997812539513,True,True,True,3.1443997812539513,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1427 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.27336413025319406,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2e0277835e,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,23.970515952150798,59.07460682550546,24,1.942105677494858,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.540492849269008,242.00699363087463,1340.8380176849514,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6512069929171024,0.0,0.7694483369235998,3.1911069514446706,2.1390520563514266,13.783784089960294,2.007967036004794,4,83.04512277765626,2.4644695568267436,True,True,True,2.4644695568267436,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.1 kg (2.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1341 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.46. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3f250e353a,"osprey,golden_eagle,tiger,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,23.743529834669857,73.24132011377395,7,1.7663355847906983,2.8738315045696057,19.61455110947259,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.6850942699818425,215.70132307996482,1226.2823558694101,0.14377228625685912,5.750891450274365,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6063180742610831,1.7885043106852843,2.257108827995379,1.956333499034255,15.573842699170768,4.402553109701549,5,96.98484994844381,3.0846854121423997,True,True,True,3.0846854121423997,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.2 kg (3.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1226 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.08. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.46051279565727343,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01a09f5ed0,"bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.406472941986745,76.47089472366034,12,1.4770528994923744,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.353759023795774,230.41712561306997,1924.8491423272678,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.85395944142652,0.0,1.8125674182685423,3.284969321031045,0.6624459799921916,5.219040473667487,4.985514679409119,3,96.87736766564709,3.7473842217152513,True,True,True,3.7473842217152513,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (3.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1925 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.75. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5aa066b783,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,22.921299494812992,74.8120714802339,12,2.2765602113906556,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.921059148921309,270.69707961160714,2144.2075790438007,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4978457162943594,0.0,1.0541580201288152,4.922769241712733,1.3001314909922164,8.04540321216922,2.7903420615413848,3,97.73337097504688,3.263866932900711,True,True,True,3.263866932900711,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.8 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~2144 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5a2fb23c65,"osprey,albatross,golden_eagle,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,21.185048144074088,75.95483943206165,16,1.8783690491368996,1.9279826240258746,11.422347677245563,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.349520483965283,242.4791165791919,1539.6261176533849,0.0370719127604634,1.482876510418536,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7329081323712756,0.6068534922989873,1.2,2.8382729281001704,1.491058031372256,11.547412455103107,4.412490145202881,3,97.13988757613573,3.5853040746243403,True,True,True,3.5853040746243403,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.0 kg (3.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1540 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.59. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd088c9795,"bee,bat,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,21.278535357295006,70.0138796731431,8,1.5155920585395917,1.0227130551562684,13.558440361049449,0.17735523851395493,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.667311784951858,198.6825795989237,1523.3612840234632,2.494952497604359,99.79809990417436,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.6596425031769725,0.0,1.9136141032025173,0.7722604439445848,2.3865544238838368,16.17398633148433,4.481764596720897,3,91.2924150304381,3.2903523902146747,True,True,True,3.2903523902146747,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.0 kg (3.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1523 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.29. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, osprey, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_798a51fab5,"golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,18.027023369490742,68.56018416190487,16,1.2357063875930445,1.1036596074134206,11.333263743145444,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.526024383749599,219.7063243332978,994.3961811965037,2.912044830984142,116.48179323936567,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9165822679601273,0.0,0.7690079618170653,0.5917137958990794,1.8900195856917787,21.66651973456349,4.97684338199571,6,86.58720753139562,3.8031893983083953,True,True,True,3.8031893983083953,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.6 kg (3.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~994 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.80. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.22839306172962873,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_83b8f39bc8,"golden_eagle,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,14.986153490935788,69.72229834641338,21,1.9303253016319766,1.1569139997360787,8.978479292392382,0.04814641731157998,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.445166925530787,185.86996469398997,1569.7028782832592,2.3843575795147807,95.37430318059123,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.35533760421159727,0.5156242680954363,0.6431542819845781,3.633191387527342,1.4037834593738918,10.424970197426262,5.203066784714298,5,84.70845183734917,4.65244790056262,True,True,True,4.65244790056262,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (4.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1570 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.65. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2995505440303008,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_04c297e24f,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,18.677227517635085,50.37342723121161,16,1.5503743262620788,2.2161609932454605,8.745084379160637,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.439228799509711,676.8196744839231,4358.1967400116655,2.127881942696418,85.11527770785673,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.09250580549285764,0.5832406572908972,1.04810142707407,2.4709072629872373,10.999621043152674,5.400016815086157,6,69.0506547488467,2.6970505758228245,True,True,True,2.6970505758228245,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.4 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~4358 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d64b2f1ee6,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,12.40435691320045,79.82584985825908,9,1.3054360793927704,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.40557725835483,217.63069908506904,1829.3116549493197,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8775994637940618,0.0,0.944398822042134,2.7381899252489603,2.4171599565440314,6.1341030692373515,4.127290328708174,3,92.23020677145952,6.4353074018138035,True,True,True,6.4353074018138035,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.8 kg (6.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1829 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.44. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_60a8f5781a,"harpy_eagle,bee,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,16.91713408720717,51.24589869295656,16,1.4341884047356381,2.658470079427416,9.30639772674654,0.03231642531405021,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.769639401060122,231.75834812717878,2032.4371412607152,1.2868044212307457,51.472176849229825,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.32304750928127846,0.15144892268366483,0.5657026051621719,1.4257303328578463,1.2447264133103695,21.109881809470046,2.9490303885666886,2,68.16303278016373,3.0292305084765503,True,True,True,3.0292305084765503,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.2 kg (3.03:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2032 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.03. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, bat, tiger, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bbf1571ad9,"bee,albatross,dragonfly","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,13.132036757129777,66.72313824660107,24,1.8854837251386483,1.0,0.0,0.1795915654823631,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.130746958131002,208.03127856814416,1275.387128277753,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.9168085771369332,0.0,1.2,1.7293549667614385,2.2339116508941945,16.94235932740598,4.743314992517075,3,79.85517500373085,5.08094360993736,True,True,True,5.08094360993736,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (5.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1275 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c2015b2a6f,"bat,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,18.58199129999035,67.16244833063448,15,1.2805279675941157,1.5113201186392027,4.2759063285306835,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.937575316193079,215.38701091239906,1278.87659942207,0.7960448575753212,31.841794303012847,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.5001811235747511,0.0,1.2,2.8396601993711665,1.8887932142461699,24.750279473945632,3.8701529974795768,2,85.74443963062483,3.614383800226478,True,True,True,3.614383800226478,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.2 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1279 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_12e4f61f66,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.316990122605175,75.66616043582093,24,1.2403662233734634,1.3712171787611007,3.4340683911665506,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.3998201800663725,197.36110996583324,1460.4367242854712,2.5509265918444033,102.03706367377613,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.4937801017263767,0.47782864714624723,0.815499960245815,4.313541837581318,1.96461752703255,10.181525355565268,2.744173195021664,6,90.9831505584261,4.940014965743892,True,True,True,4.940014965743892,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.7 kg (4.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1460 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.94. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6e408b0bef,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,13.866884984956867,68.24323706532108,19,1.5639591943310918,1.6421642431917443,4.429763001057106,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.210392006329213,271.41539566742574,2499.842190649939,1.1670120669360222,46.68048267744089,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8219487466132163,0.43563501275038735,0.8026092635592161,6.018314724023709,1.1229513070610415,5.0756035322876265,5.329353105823626,4,82.11012205027795,4.921309806734029,True,True,True,4.921309806734029,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.2 kg (4.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~2500 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.92. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae44d0cdf5,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,bee,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,22.85677691123717,64.19728497747359,15,1.8088753717676271,1.8560552664614185,10.144215921619844,0.09281256714682029,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.576716224353898,571.8799705219461,6048.612162602497,0.4797030913932635,19.18812365573054,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9065649368885318,0.0,1.4935396050897825,2.273577305197954,2.1938990323820753,21.19145228621911,3.614159997792189,4,87.05406188871075,2.808676185044796,True,True,True,2.808676185044796,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bee, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.2 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~6049 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bee, bat, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a3fdb41393,"dragonfly,bat,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,13.961855936665184,66.44157951751139,21,2.2278142147606843,1.1492596665104162,17.7394070511602,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.54326063837744,224.99079044627285,1922.15496401707,1.018302713959927,40.73210855839708,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3058561676660087,1.54851769269679,3.345499744701271,0.8266981115560332,23.192381440566262,5.266481715189766,6,80.40343545417657,4.758792800821657,True,True,True,4.758792800821657,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.4 kg (4.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~1922 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.76. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3216743139596189,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1aff8dae47,"tiger,dragonfly,albatross,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,18.441423709353558,70.60095588352294,23,1.4770753398114191,2.5500887304064594,9.575949708205176,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.874189698494797,347.3958694214646,2735.4609762981404,2.5689481263062834,102.75792505225134,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9059289425440705,0.035486704018618795,1.314504869945578,3.913658298292092,1.172126622882057,6.6734803295420235,3.6031043270948073,2,89.0423795928765,3.8283896621123605,True,True,True,3.8283896621123605,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.6 kg (3.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~2735 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_54cdb89249,"cheetah,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,14.519886524349792,62.1960767907238,21,2.49735616889686,1.0339771287524504,16.184035539384787,0.20912434965051227,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.805366772242404,325.71707871345484,3519.4924994822286,1.3579058875116672,54.31623550046669,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5669232149096344,1.2,4.8191966981838,1.5253890848604998,13.224244722837676,2.6934338821536943,4,76.7159633150736,4.2835098391727255,True,True,True,4.2835098391727255,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.2 kg (4.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~3519 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.28. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.41622293773729657,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5ee2ffb5bb,"harpy_eagle,bee,albatross,cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,19.162964833082142,70.30491747383144,14,1.9182691749911147,2.2558746302316837,12.32461567049977,0.03508895571876519,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.009807843843639,686.8908244877794,2067.4093914075424,0.7529239714949917,30.116958859799666,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.678612833939614,1.0306613509880107,2.1209054551382622,2.449914422075544,7.798240979332258,4.082338073264559,6,89.46788230691358,3.6687912380061336,True,True,True,3.6687912380061336,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.3 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~2067 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10526867092097662,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, golden_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f0cfef38a0,"harpy_eagle,bee,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,16.709298416639818,68.68131728993595,12,1.3320448893528078,1.8399800038135594,11.169614478745343,0.23202294766223752,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.643758780060049,215.47620546368944,2293.4767537981675,2.0993815586526954,83.97526234610781,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.4495690810705031,1.5220732363289418,1.800356632642109,2.4634520234460178,15.592621255416114,5.574090117163331,4,85.39061570657577,4.110365113926041,True,True,True,4.110365113926041,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.7 kg (4.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~2293 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a1f062ed90,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,24.3053841708813,67.42774903542417,12,1.1988418465701332,2.5821233607108893,10.152227583816593,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.822725417764006,221.98650543534393,1070.5799621636409,2.9664987583132785,118.65995033253114,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3442467860102638,0.0,1.2,1.6060957808464653,1.5283766696797147,12.05484726774477,2.2592078542830225,5,91.73313320630547,2.7741898075491016,True,True,True,2.7741898075491016,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.4 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1071 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4231305407912459,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, albatross, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01cbd44aee,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,21.58770104998863,74.46438032576921,4,2.008398407388686,1.9769086540794794,18.561942389834144,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.843826075258013,257.2579232430402,2532.4022528865635,0.10994378938696536,4.3977515754786145,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7004066798097532,0.10271419892188749,1.332255417227505,2.005212044055727,2.570086148980235,9.619355384097055,3.09960382894543,6,96.05208137575784,3.449389082855047,True,True,True,3.449389082855047,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.5 kg (3.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~2532 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.45. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5398149413962927,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e18dc40e55,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,17.980514326865535,68.10512311954093,11,1.8232096044971633,2.421816689106345,7.762663710697947,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.308800398086758,220.72806628787214,1392.529312465848,0.6277097337991882,25.108389351967524,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6702969970104528,0.0359843831954933,1.8796193380083221,1.339118905431653,1.2071531549738868,9.536434557702673,4.592706346311534,4,86.08563744640647,3.787718297789839,True,True,True,3.787718297789839,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.1 kg (3.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1393 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.79. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1595356309427239,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dd7f307871,"bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.732872381655731,64.95827365801452,10,2.316045659531916,1.7101344701989316,19.06335589639642,0.09151287088730561,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.4415026486872105,436.50180627029476,1938.7239287062657,2.008079882278341,80.32319529113364,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.5418162369737581,0.8125659604818043,0.7585326297146201,1.6298697416464443,6.774564732823778,4.2368423452463375,4,79.69114603967026,4.409070544783629,True,True,True,4.409070544783629,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.0 kg (4.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1939 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.41. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5983719075371191,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d6e55e5b14,"osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,18.420253558494558,52.82129997115347,22,1.8725359566549018,2.2910608624537163,19.027462742280566,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.889936849857413,330.89620753145766,1287.165351154683,0.8995556795100225,35.9822271804009,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3751016903149315,0.0,1.3861980615758769,3.0244900589564887,0.9067913248240178,14.737068088481024,3.7989939536989192,2,71.24155352964803,2.867566388454776,True,True,True,2.867566388454776,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.8 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~1287 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2513845938190559,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4ca659be7b,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,21.917922769582795,75.1486081171049,8,2.0520691214392164,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.417983841325842,635.3532390124137,3442.333582503293,0.1188534886919822,4.754139547679288,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6261818897872354,0.0,1.2,2.5654409093514885,1.2161668482005143,19.8073878908374,2.3751493833766273,5,97.0665308866877,3.4286373260423413,True,True,True,3.4286373260423413,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.1 kg (3.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~3442 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.43. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3309591327599285,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7aa67bff7f,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,12.56226495898569,56.48995673521475,21,1.5527269214650408,2.945605474396059,15.63016871829992,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.571912926118569,237.76051102803333,849.2598426615889,0.624858807736862,24.99435230947448,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.9951393037457712,0.17907259026544822,1.3239897459670549,3.4068668249854657,1.2917038172508422,23.212099304190826,2.9147752694089086,2,69.05222169420044,4.496797107818358,True,True,True,4.496797107818358,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (4.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~849 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.50. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eb7aae1d8f,"albatross,golden_eagle,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,19.27871377806251,59.73717423351836,6,1.45023888886255,1.8662683141437333,12.092631451885383,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.93496233603058,244.01501954482922,960.1899113346687,1.4576557159073307,58.30622863629323,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.2837724048018698,1.286758258790711,1.9813564051253576,0.757747833887763,20.219721861800778,5.355798126842947,5,79.01588801158087,3.098607869861839,True,True,True,3.098607869861839,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.7 kg (3.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~960 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.10. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.46067912828282287,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, osprey, cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6d78bec095,"bat,albatross,golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,18.49133484257846,53.86174979858475,8,1.4890254888855037,1.063014313447681,8.431773982538447,0.21726523894316524,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.657703049358375,194.08806148004027,904.0045557996393,1.1173147196571689,44.692588786286755,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8991533536668188,0.0,1.6362625067646475,3.12855959972669,0.7277435773337584,9.154690989259775,4.13674033602319,3,72.3530846411632,2.9128102571893173,True,True,True,2.9128102571893173,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.9 kg (2.91:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~904 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.91. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, golden_eagle, bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_822312f137,"bee,osprey,dragonfly,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,16.45264227732698,75.0451757999652,6,1.5684516814626828,1.355127289850694,9.522021708572058,0.23995400854253057,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.992640614990032,247.76501242300014,1484.7666764195806,0.8025332202298628,32.10132880919451,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.766146551632595,0.0,1.808506164397086,1.944918607773047,1.7391770469564554,13.331113668753074,3.200585219419789,4,91.49781807729218,4.561284110782818,True,True,True,4.561284110782818,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, dragonfly, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.0 kg (4.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1485 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, dragonfly, albatross, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_34cf902392,"albatross,tiger,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,14.656281081976942,69.78045827596318,17,1.86794026836703,2.00042257829134,10.295820327013486,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2352078312384256,242.78338021115547,785.4546929536664,1.1798891439451813,47.19556575780725,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7472408366609733,0.4311377810380828,1.6280761348763726,3.7874513707666972,3.111983336298309,6.543279203069292,2.3847260282780116,3,84.43673935794013,4.761129913220162,True,True,True,4.761129913220162,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.8 kg (4.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~785 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.76. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.40003722632915495,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7216056771,"bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,3,22.47910779194439,72.45995765436126,24,1.3302268918159648,1.0,0.0,0.2106119947555126,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.755873595544214,196.40918547937935,1916.143186540623,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8648176398806243,0.0,1.3776190116320688,4.319692191319703,1.7612183377039177,11.011504085562848,2.8609262226644634,6,94.93906544630565,3.2234356596807636,True,True,True,3.2234356596807636,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.5 kg (3.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~1916 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.22. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_24d98dabf3,"cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,22.415384497682673,69.70374386014959,10,2.4397964429848757,1.5472639282566174,16.50762045909945,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.429721288905782,223.63962340184594,2332.498941237104,2.074066004126568,82.96264016506272,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6643034794188316,0.42034680062202423,0.5565458507155637,3.5810228708445506,2.3174194327653033,6.822817937095387,3.6018267873055314,4,92.11912835783227,3.1096385550448904,True,True,True,3.1096385550448904,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2332 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.48415089127515215,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_97fb95f0cb,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,22.46666791096436,77.84427968971691,7,1.3875724605403317,2.087090378733837,3.998931574502863,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.3249717868114885,248.4170154940427,1819.6476298577752,2.651279011810058,106.05116047240232,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.06843274316248843,1.5227677521419198,3.1805129188790744,2.133826732877252,24.92717551221829,3.213820454663402,5,100.31094760068127,3.4648787260404883,True,True,True,3.4648787260404883,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.8 kg (3.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1820 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.46. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.20172324228755226,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_76a06c13b6,"osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,16.354388665776597,76.30935662565048,6,2.093981092665017,1.1648023414623925,8.703762372601886,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.698681781972256,233.07675566276458,1561.30701695936,2.8974352701430677,115.8974108057227,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.95689454246449,0.0,1.2,3.5947720502913083,0.8510007226118432,18.119760974771992,4.958374658581253,2,92.66374529142708,4.665986493603177,True,True,True,4.665986493603177,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.3 kg (4.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1561 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.67. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b53c4d53ae,"bat,osprey,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,16.520316180316136,61.008749833529514,12,1.6358942212428946,1.0159899216355524,3.383440928732798,0.010708356430759847,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.990414365270626,253.67850796845818,3041.7104261054196,0.33369480458271983,13.347792183308794,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.829177127449997,0.6727128758630567,1.7917188500616619,1.5253590982644665,3.112359874705233,15.239026165765479,5.112117374182542,2,77.52906601384565,3.6929529173431375,True,True,True,3.6929529173431375,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.0 kg (3.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~3042 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.69. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10102911658975773,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, tiger, bee, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_892b073d32,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.349707317759387,68.16018644031891,7,1.4194422388243377,2.779813703622748,4.7302573843078894,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.216472276473517,233.3611071286805,1217.3217457439282,2.4781280201597644,99.12512080639058,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8881299817085572,0.3100973892908685,0.7184283528260735,4.963143337156486,2.341837821723119,7.625039953520261,5.302568137873882,5,83.50989375807829,4.440487693303348,True,True,True,4.440487693303348,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.2 kg (4.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1217 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4df9a80f1e,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,20.426683447832758,77.79015137484144,11,1.131601945606889,1.4440260493160595,8.853998873094259,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.033208577202846,684.1473965885273,5495.898734345954,0.07481245712239837,2.9924982848959347,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3998253899120634,0.10213627717005319,0.8328779394616268,4.387167087110023,2.9261560344301376,19.37449163863551,3.0023240426529365,3,98.2168348226742,3.808261462195169,True,True,True,3.808261462195169,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.8 kg (3.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~5496 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.81. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.22074923797606227,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3072b0ef9e,"cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,13.165417761210676,56.68012121727795,21,1.1967569635687567,2.1754917785364136,12.381229974299412,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.979567927980158,181.63965494157569,904.4870001964529,0.8410586534690396,33.64234613876158,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.5942156633618382,0.9436414532663663,1.5545289301083378,2.0477440034950334,14.97794283325691,5.637591784606875,4,69.84553897848863,4.305227699213224,True,True,True,4.305227699213224,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.7 kg (4.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~904 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.31. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3434776216949902,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b9630ec106,"dragonfly,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,23.6364684162886,75.44970417378103,14,1.996050314254675,2.843245175636264,5.368091389023754,0.096718717788085,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.182302230632571,246.2511462806591,783.6455721047689,1.8153025977704678,72.61210391081872,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.7200659607608028,0.0,1.2,0.8472306892186795,1.0909815721404326,8.139486253297147,2.5553382286197035,3,99.08617259006962,3.192088718371581,True,True,True,3.192088718371581,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.4 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~784 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_db2028f439,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,12.025770818640927,69.3838294643936,9,2.092226445782737,2.296062131845826,10.314877552469447,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.657852795535155,207.24096261058622,965.2978970451156,2.1466262724535525,85.8650508981421,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.9406693675489372,0.0,1.0308460440839915,3.118748850362288,0.5049147267206624,13.989941117073164,5.990003604342016,3,81.40960028303452,5.769595189427941,True,True,True,5.769595189427941,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (5.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~965 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ad02d2dfe1,"golden_eagle,osprey,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,7,14.001512195335172,52.59621623636042,24,1.5496130471490779,2.0948799558720594,9.915250787564178,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.492251020852686,184.78992829077222,1754.0723854613773,0.3961362819203691,15.845451276814764,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7512627414122935,0.0,1.8910413657329868,0.5257272956304498,1.758399051813865,14.556467329354746,3.7103120149522355,4,66.59772843169559,3.7564668374808607,True,True,True,3.7564668374808607,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.6 kg (3.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~1754 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.76. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eb306f4925,"tiger,bat,albatross,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,13.585124430330357,64.36243305093774,21,2.0990478602125986,1.2065630032254568,14.204885307056095,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.1471014058023,213.01876326948314,1948.5042289645564,1.7103740588928384,68.41496235571354,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6999877823703279,0.028870884075561952,1.2,2.280358289356918,3.362394579432916,21.290502307986504,5.215313832554198,3,77.94755748126809,4.737713915026143,True,True,True,4.737713915026143,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.4 kg (4.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1949 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.74. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35716773656856154,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f3c9135983,"harpy_eagle,bat,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,13.620173358423138,67.02447870794087,14,1.6363085087192402,2.8576185902029696,17.598720638957403,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.049510408104432,249.3094411025652,2256.1283820963627,2.297746966623664,91.90987866494655,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.3829735649100283,0.0,1.9169867064589452,2.6255928468014345,1.9043067249921695,17.277779048807865,4.337227159071748,3,80.64465206636402,4.9209710437709555,True,True,True,4.9209710437709555,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.0 kg (4.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~2256 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.92. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f99d09724a,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,17.659794393507816,70.41902888734845,8,2.183839770706159,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.805969093592683,250.4664743876815,2205.6000324390466,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.562129582426758,0.0,1.2,4.474621549679127,1.476475319269315,20.31874593046961,3.7810681167766664,5,88.07882328085626,3.9875339043152307,True,True,True,3.9875339043152307,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.4 kg (3.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2206 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fe82aced75,"cheetah,golden_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,16.76488238281822,75.55463962306861,24,2.0480497595256,2.2131791996561665,7.8626848097227,0.10871648206693693,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.197727093221555,624.9165027897706,2623.2289347618835,1.1114149671173144,44.45659868469257,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.3796072431427304,0.1314580537520344,0.8923264513347107,2.1522829652362354,3.3514968997295584,23.161935443271013,5.722113824342161,4,92.31952200588682,4.506720530321291,True,True,True,4.506720530321291,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.6 kg (4.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~2623 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_939b9237d7,"cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,17.726018484655654,60.56790832557213,5,1.3759189908123606,2.2489308065051095,3.2043782528702756,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.646876621116489,527.1044623298442,4030.702789876262,0.8454967092136744,33.81986836854698,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5319433076515093,0.06384733895545165,1.890712104084325,0.5671855545604104,2.2771545121459615,20.806196467861113,4.628231826505288,5,78.29392681022779,3.41689299139579,True,True,True,3.41689299139579,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.6 kg (3.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~4031 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.42. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.25813458269964495,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d4eb351ec7,"tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,15.086421672696808,78.55565977977561,11,1.9099034109606374,2.1865340139040903,15.938437906325293,0.040773617629499465,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.601617671065951,191.36210149184726,1263.299430780895,1.4043737256248636,56.17494902499455,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.3119175764115993,0.23117561472652923,1.7215759001786035,3.8266390305638383,2.033270974786274,14.697548092119742,5.476027792931124,2,93.64208145247241,5.20704388913804,True,True,True,5.20704388913804,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (5.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1263 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.21. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3329103444570164,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d54a124068,"tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,23.87663809245268,73.80074407349136,19,1.7382327622756018,2.4937909536082508,15.846362463915435,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.839598957533866,203.39915343535455,2001.3660981057856,0.9571182607473058,38.28473042989223,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6588984153026917,0.0007676962477187076,1.403808695019914,0.7634454619186389,3.472200060254578,7.928537141261005,2.192199821093092,3,97.67738216594404,3.090918570182605,True,True,True,3.090918570182605,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~2001 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3114632253075012,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f454442c25,"dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,12.20097214891253,68.44979793877897,15,1.3132747950111898,2.872338262559772,17.273642277615753,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.877721891330017,551.9447466199123,6555.846199731932,2.137939438921123,85.51757755684491,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8648093184111282,0.08902889032998679,1.2,0.8270486515291303,1.5251181776198126,24.68148658033713,4.813681692280924,5,80.6507700876915,5.610192130868841,True,True,True,5.610192130868841,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.4 kg (5.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~6556 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2077d06449,"osprey,golden_eagle,tiger,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,17.899920833309586,52.73869048465835,12,1.6381654615659444,2.940598381999828,15.084969375961077,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.864560691283142,554.9354459436648,6584.065278142886,0.850893520089507,34.03574080358028,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.4676362973625968,0.6596878759297741,1.9245628099313583,4.561996078322466,3.2018604052975705,13.153363082302006,3.459468607492825,6,70.63861131796793,2.94630858850046,True,True,True,2.94630858850046,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.7 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~6584 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, albatross, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae609482bb,"albatross,bat,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,21.532839603033473,76.90285575407127,4,1.2251728301488183,1.0,0.0,0.014553099976599981,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.303996111987063,378.9485042774179,3146.7869061629913,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7644381123538034,0.0,1.5906776488224212,4.000077525899947,1.1194451578499063,21.478993822886718,5.868706108476367,3,98.43569535710475,3.5714219383883514,True,True,True,3.5714219383883514,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~3147 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, dragonfly, bee, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3d040c5faf,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,16.34353248322015,71.53423224843024,6,2.490911443229707,2.726328298417708,4.500708070529323,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.127925894680033,778.7510609987107,7108.381975199682,2.023029545987135,80.9211818394854,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.5832326465533466,0.14196209850357613,1.1717968950279116,1.9239185742169045,2.4574639668987417,6.893289768353037,4.338118195159299,4,87.87776473165039,4.376913762179272,True,True,True,4.376913762179272,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.5 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~7108 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2559723277904569,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, bat, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6599fd6f09,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,20.597332164153105,63.426387900914555,16,1.2198753858316191,1.7903470395432486,16.889388662000737,0.04225201939653847,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.767414610237163,234.0782641720716,2052.2611932411746,2.142377068201654,85.69508272806615,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5658964441909922,1.3484008670090954,1.133084753281509,1.1469176909535883,17.44973770925718,3.9210890074030513,4,84.02372006506766,3.079349665064861,True,True,True,3.079349665064861,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.4 kg (3.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2052 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_284860da7c,"tiger,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,12.70103079760796,69.5446489813315,5,1.106107915980809,2.206938120478923,7.452134367719925,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.747372378621424,221.8282401251162,1940.414220468642,1.3416171795393108,53.66468718157243,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.044427256633306,0.438521548085214,1.4638406673445585,5.005720199730065,2.5189517854789707,5.360357034726617,2.4067014375652787,3,82.24567977893946,5.475512191847385,True,True,True,5.475512191847385,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.5 kg (5.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1940 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.48. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f04927311a,"bee,albatross,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,19.93820426690209,79.82426971753299,14,1.792745399756591,2.5637892140504652,4.564368812105904,0.16050024658933312,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.51925436045478,233.0676245457119,1519.42712760047,1.7926845334651749,71.707381338607,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5029484425971603,0.5042527710370762,1.3141252350421784,3.471489660947491,1.374835886699416,17.91882474779023,3.012608109108933,4,99.76247398443508,4.003583705381294,True,True,True,4.003583705381294,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.8 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1519 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, cheetah, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d863868e75,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,23.263651643781717,58.72183075033945,9,2.1823953914444925,2.3008887530641733,16.11470985167542,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.965987569928056,246.32965961028808,1223.2700277292997,0.7554667510263481,30.218670041053922,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7897384948409483,0.23605153640035098,1.3033579330705898,1.885797436459998,3.039476902575635,20.808911369085546,3.2765090703877764,2,81.98548239412116,2.52418801869549,True,True,True,2.52418801869549,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.7 kg (2.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1223 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_408f4311f9,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,24.405714610917187,50.694789064958755,9,2.4431900232080945,1.188426543945847,6.565201296196136,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.58257164994942,252.708457388875,905.3461551438345,1.7898751407449671,71.59500562979869,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.789349423728824,0.0,1.6258951815754639,2.270810611389247,2.164871495342738,11.612234888686343,2.3146774410452613,2,75.10050367587594,2.077168805468286,True,True,True,2.077168805468286,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.7 kg (2.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~905 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e459182047,"bee,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,21.447486017296384,56.59758590652893,18,2.0779526758473432,2.8476126009951352,10.103943402373131,0.11847657558783325,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9688819851100305,216.45020079600593,859.0653026127168,0.7423522049694176,29.694088198776704,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9813091747976026,0.4674605244563695,1.7456830048072454,1.9558058138293013,2.019535229782949,19.438273722305368,5.477951995943891,3,78.0450719238253,2.6388913768674636,True,True,True,2.6388913768674636,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.6 kg (2.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~859 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.64. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1771984365946878,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0e4de0308d,"dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,22.347308197561574,65.93047281796288,21,1.842829709799421,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.518736325930108,248.01672574028967,1864.7723652617608,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.44184224973886416,0.0,1.411710066526124,1.2132185009295062,1.0955598706940974,5.923958846780808,4.718087558291934,6,88.27778101552445,2.9502646240479593,True,True,True,2.9502646240479593,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.9 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1865 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_56d2ba76dc,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,19.561958034197524,61.69480567498132,14,2.232456994726686,2.819403938232578,6.631700959600229,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.003884438996584,214.18885716274653,857.5874322003829,2.0559250253673724,82.2370010146949,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5060127703955369,0.43298718265394753,0.7350963476816217,2.320167402046371,0.9923712074320048,16.344002172334875,2.3020640548123787,4,81.25676370917884,3.1538154599416193,True,True,True,3.1538154599416193,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~858 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_00f1c4f6bd,"bee,bat","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,17.657363660748345,61.898024614281404,11,2.0080036214795407,1.0,0.0,0.011881020427123856,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.027840088825219,243.09432399613584,2437.711007534317,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5979489733215424,0.0,1.4381506040931575,2.1398788142174303,1.947202759179408,9.801872192145538,3.695856527736888,6,79.55538827502974,3.5055077192456756,True,True,True,3.5055077192456756,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (3.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2438 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_408a2bb0dc,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,24.37946443683775,72.14838058807901,23,1.1176825065329619,2.4981723503810276,13.072686426411005,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.374827503082871,218.5714186335726,1611.926509526711,0.1385189304368588,5.5407572174743525,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.546380329394697,1.9497853980275524,3.326972918792294,1.4135040210804328,13.674032128072408,3.0759770143219414,4,96.52784502491676,2.9593915311388743,True,True,True,2.9593915311388743,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.1 kg (2.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1612 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.96. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10827536537004079,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1767444257,"bee,bat","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,13.331896906203777,72.26555669346266,16,2.3931332535066145,1.0,0.0,0.11015482906979096,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2273346733324044,209.0765133466833,674.7598809031963,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9860958507214467,0.0,1.2167410524275866,1.3524608890933356,2.485505983926926,8.317465294813903,2.5591594343607245,4,85.59745359966644,5.420500713580757,True,True,True,5.420500713580757,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (5.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~675 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.42. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5845659138823972,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e9bc1fe634,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,16.717555693463094,66.76198037998594,11,1.104185875055414,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.979003916515351,234.63291323384726,1168.2381939347322,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8222200103071359,0.0,0.6181368987877798,2.2175450811071076,2.4510591653157023,19.93639945269951,2.5798674160082444,6,83.47953607344904,3.993525226064672,True,True,True,3.993525226064672,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.8 kg (3.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1168 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_32eb9b35c0,"cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,19.803526576633327,51.70640669369485,9,2.401801875349494,1.2696437404521637,11.335652881205528,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.916567367933733,212.73751782806363,1684.1508915728693,1.0072549578810799,40.290198315243195,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.4640367081120895,1.992351333876913,4.343820551523435,0.7782394684702579,6.539389713483454,2.845037270541267,4,71.50993327032818,2.6109696418770443,True,True,True,2.6109696418770443,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (2.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1684 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bat, albatross, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7fcb1d0647,"bee,albatross,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,20.69509178881911,53.447578114796606,11,2.22346601916207,2.382106232560723,10.167058875081647,0.030133584146072007,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.6919356601823714,315.2528209797178,1163.8931317481095,1.5806502102931497,63.226008411725985,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5690636651271601,0.4214359058764254,0.5844234925807186,2.3401177464593896,1.2400265917489661,12.145142964979271,3.1834141424766633,6,74.14266990361571,2.582620974103271,True,True,True,2.582620974103271,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.4 kg (2.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~1164 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.58. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2510566433330792,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_228b22602a,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,20.8333551946906,62.17448207984077,5,1.270120003630958,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.0994387279677005,227.8587307102204,1161.9516358892613,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8407922587424599,0.0,1.2,1.3181396076705756,1.127902543389973,9.35256105303479,2.210885065886609,3,83.00783727453137,2.984372008196068,True,True,True,2.984372008196068,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.2 kg (2.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~1162 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.98. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b94b205485,"cheetah,albatross,tiger,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,17.977738154345246,54.08256309949395,19,2.0196072482832377,2.4132248505016305,19.56855645917719,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.622337294747451,319.8906179336342,1478.6423335144452,0.514952562295034,20.598102491801363,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.3676473909295449,1.6878689658584358,3.2685706461045068,3.18227520904045,6.226618202298089,4.6948374185670225,4,72.0603012538392,3.0083074208321428,True,True,True,3.0083074208321428,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (3.01:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~1479 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.01. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f4a3587a3e,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,18.187409940320347,55.77216534785863,21,1.968057738165213,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.732683652692459,183.1145121573919,866.6230582580432,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.5273515559217542,0.0,1.2,2.717031968255059,0.6116050855602453,23.18596896896539,2.7163336689932196,2,73.95957528817898,3.066525994128237,True,True,True,3.066525994128237,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.8 kg (3.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~867 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.07. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5287236534950182,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6326717305,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,16.73183378806709,70.2004264692235,20,2.142551775745667,1.5403178097324297,6.252362671693561,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.070912388388297,308.4918161064812,2798.3022364366852,0.6902164880694144,27.608659522776577,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.0530845547239556,0.0,1.6063664539919436,1.6509341588166873,2.305059740130514,10.088036318369916,2.1491299720922212,5,86.9322602572906,4.195620597145154,True,True,True,4.195620597145154,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.2 kg (4.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~2798 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.20. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.20859139743134839,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_683d5d9cea,"bat,bee,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.72383526010446,74.0770328527945,20,1.3819728151436323,1.075271170765491,13.062603805727399,0.1471757336337547,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.9543088419581105,255.96319642980652,2036.0103165774706,0.6367996022379725,25.471984089518898,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8266932786219802,0.0,1.5004430120135617,2.0764861444610743,1.3672765557423157,13.9994775636558,4.155575621464566,6,91.80086811289897,4.179514860394719,True,True,True,4.179514860394719,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.1 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~2036 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5d9a8b4c2a,"dragonfly,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,7,15.551082470854208,56.224615194571776,15,1.954974767883335,2.279322489848475,10.393934650594161,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.167818903524359,258.1123924208839,817.6533159447735,2.7790550502741076,111.16220201096431,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.8470778866579571,0.0,1.2,2.9759332427244596,2.0819756231962394,9.586522949408373,3.372622737612327,2,71.77569766542598,3.6154791989527277,True,True,True,3.6154791989527277,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.2 kg (3.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~818 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1a5f56f6ce,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.389664849765843,55.87587043413734,20,1.591111543096815,1.0378906685127378,17.278274204119015,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.71519741156239,241.13017567473779,895.8462045163701,1.317824845372248,52.71299381488993,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.9942425700378704,0.0,1.472783221398252,0.6064419164373462,1.0878917521640716,23.413213566499216,5.43861753847818,3,76.26553528390318,2.740401612573785,True,True,True,2.740401612573785,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.9 kg (2.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~896 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.74. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a6ecedbd5e,"cheetah,bat,golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.168455456401425,54.07714599105511,11,2.4204813387198643,1.8889923771945054,8.323749257941149,0.010285037587285495,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.185407861980885,253.1864094057528,2831.9932543138184,1.8163605516042918,72.65442206417167,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.2620336467720047,0.9089224973783455,1.9551871747358718,0.9788540145896225,10.705194449322043,4.009741625573103,4,71.24560144745654,3.14979679612891,True,True,True,3.14979679612891,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~2832 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, bee, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_42ff1c460f,"bee,osprey,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,15.631309207747828,57.9017467074257,11,1.8354672459994803,2.9171802818848223,8.670047217084468,0.16430626888324773,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.077608194831608,194.4234710417915,1181.629680871198,0.6008544236030993,24.03417694412397,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.37067279520030866,0.47847681150432764,1.873175956358465,4.563965938001371,3.335102832868201,5.736383238468825,3.865660191443656,6,73.53305591517353,3.704216066478045,True,True,True,3.704216066478045,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.9 kg (3.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1182 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.70. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2280558319685757,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, golden_eagle, tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d16c530405,"bat,osprey,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,12.197783926536708,61.18591838598582,8,1.6164041486811824,1.0,0.0,0.0857733618057347,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.374345206849148,222.14032509440415,1415.9991165134268,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5322997213660375,0.0,1.2,3.665978994652768,1.64850309050637,8.718716278132735,3.6912522884687227,4,73.38370231252253,5.016150372435579,True,True,True,5.016150372435579,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.2 kg (5.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1416 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.02. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.194663721944927,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, bee, dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9ffc347953,"cheetah,albatross,bat,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,14,18.715882002914014,72.43156515403656,17,1.6790677147666462,2.851342348263622,17.696968216056447,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.859608306244632,187.21380589567096,722.5719602786019,0.6106673088373225,24.426692353492896,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.39894797018720984,0.3598817107209685,1.2,3.6524569713053654,2.440989738977076,20.44892062519188,4.1380469147776,4,91.14744715695058,3.8700588699351255,True,True,True,3.8700588699351255,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.4 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~723 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, bat, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_25b90432da,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,bee,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,24.006466699100052,51.95091966222023,12,2.3126080731991774,1.3781571873890714,5.161299667960525,0.15167507525911478,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.805810699109369,274.1287573371207,1591.5396722814112,2.0674121664821987,82.69648665928796,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4929895876637478,0.5341902650363308,0.5780331809865289,3.9884548464109013,3.5212228395403518,8.46777752985272,4.060041675400579,4,75.95738636132029,2.1640385615000874,True,True,True,2.1640385615000874,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.0 kg (2.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1592 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bee, cheetah, tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_32bc0bb5ec,"golden_eagle,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,7,19.387652443561752,54.24077214448369,23,2.3007617940513443,2.1959022472336986,8.80113441941079,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.761074253618146,186.5627270549152,1074.8017235208615,1.854370949805401,74.17483799221604,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.33592417566599225,0.0,1.5421619387143817,1.5627746728960572,1.7814330068310407,18.8004344129353,2.3731337790867495,2,73.62842458804545,2.797696745512681,True,True,True,2.797696745512681,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.2 kg (2.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1075 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.80. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.36645648145720855,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_89130deffa,"cheetah,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,9,13.658365274897609,68.81891812142693,5,2.084842865777995,1.3158012948299536,3.5185941516805412,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.949073509646379,765.1475991168177,6847.36211022584,0.8019940978033115,32.079763912132464,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.38955077099916663,1.9089134125645826,1.0066181803882923,1.199296311860864,10.904831638139056,2.7450652987053266,4,82.47728339632454,5.038591129782392,True,True,True,5.038591129782392,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.8 kg (5.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~6847 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.04. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8b6d222e8b,"bee,tiger,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,14.756969771797147,66.76592003378353,20,1.8121227629292345,2.020900822323523,15.376089155385262,0.09522924078180403,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.842825160934801,258.1316820462599,3057.008378971869,1.8703209719714802,74.81283887885921,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3703994458977256,0.45300802729713807,1.8275736226977217,1.0618368714142399,2.5247345571897197,22.69441754939917,5.969160649111476,3,81.52288980558068,4.524365168883353,True,True,True,4.524365168883353,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.8 kg (4.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~3057 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.52. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2036486057105807,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9507a6be48,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,17.927901455671794,69.18814153737473,22,1.5639336065962761,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.91757185437816,211.50745600070022,1886.1329366229713,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9145371774445642,0.0,1.1060181574675345,2.424386899288518,1.9964293356272982,13.277430509733133,5.198699752441903,5,87.11604299304653,3.8592437440850555,True,True,True,3.8592437440850555,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.2 kg (3.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1886 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.86. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2596998888045584,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_85bf00b76d,"bee,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,13.831991232871022,56.93153024258037,24,1.3809325509788493,2.87525656040871,8.480412723517365,0.08615323097199026,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.967777277509141,394.27623505738455,2352.9527566373126,2.77129732451468,110.85189298058721,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.5581330209089951,0.19350387126870386,1.9504519740398738,0.6165007844538868,1.7722270234097925,24.41464953520348,3.543086847183234,4,70.7635214754514,4.115931631541631,True,True,True,4.115931631541631,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.9 kg (4.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~2353 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd3b758108,"cheetah,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,23.524559490455488,54.33750527938888,20,1.4930700858164903,2.082900357125406,15.666828316855657,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.965366597487192,193.39143900847276,1733.825147526543,1.1447112055914805,45.78844822365922,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.5495020129598275,0.4584347805821187,1.2,0.9478131948318358,1.7675367426014645,15.123015637819215,2.134344258147308,4,77.86206476984437,2.309820309342455,True,True,True,2.309820309342455,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.3 kg (2.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1734 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.31. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15896052176502942,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da401fe3af,"golden_eagle,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,20.635924305129517,71.3179204309096,15,1.672275233434338,2.4777717385670153,18.733274851796075,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.511803755759275,239.02904095803126,1795.5392476040768,0.512137479658019,20.485499186320762,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.5771563921603876,0.6202468178782913,1.677001658629715,3.7092688350456813,1.4025238876882822,9.918002912535574,2.0784407458775522,5,91.95384473603912,3.4560080457933227,True,True,True,3.4560080457933227,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1796 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_184b27913b,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,23.47066077921471,68.5973752755294,9,1.8280188609888377,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.2008346740614115,242.44988241439628,1260.9417551829042,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6114588998560693,0.0,1.0257574399475233,3.2304618628124704,1.6646978392882712,5.734008175344584,2.0749681997789367,4,92.06803605474411,2.9226861536117585,True,True,True,2.9226861536117585,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.6 kg (2.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1261 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.92. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e6e8e769f3,"cheetah,tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,14.858952317992202,58.63209216622148,12,1.4365487123168799,1.1435131105579017,18.205327884908574,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.8290366035238605,190.6793500023775,1492.835610704751,1.0571928383987608,42.28771353595043,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.4781936598770594,0.1562755453573626,0.9055452381986131,4.658896065288492,2.651640023763433,11.180412187461656,3.574031637131191,4,73.49104448421369,3.9459102439696148,True,True,True,3.9459102439696148,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1493 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.21222776800601112,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, bat, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_541af7d652,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,15.145283404779356,74.20591322919049,18,1.9870379373643114,1.1920319982541414,15.402066347332545,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.308804939704075,237.6291410978779,1974.4141813716844,2.4199109409864636,96.79643763945855,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,titanium,0.6261860761007947,0.22353921160350693,1.010068468690224,0.9303701839725353,2.888603707032325,14.986274382297706,3.1336045376319674,5,89.35119663396983,4.89960545774756,True,True,True,4.89960545774756,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.2 kg (4.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~1974 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.90. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e0aeef57d8,"bee,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,21.88233391460369,64.60421122607377,11,1.6152201937948767,1.0,0.0,0.16845168321502138,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.744693475582578,212.6015383276197,1646.5337467847355,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6768316138541632,0.0,0.9051359457420975,0.7988116248297339,0.9272623841536629,21.016909084529573,5.281091335608675,3,86.48654514067746,2.9523455531842804,True,True,True,2.9523455531842804,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.6 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1647 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.22976426265270994,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_10a9653a7f,"osprey,bee,golden_eagle,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,14,14.966057313319924,71.88379275892873,22,2.4243660641475255,2.415083986198958,16.59862810493456,0.03537261464885613,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.872285900323165,211.2272175724293,2085.2954818047874,2.8169229980544888,112.67691992217955,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.5577347268282408,1.2,1.2811403868635176,1.8153496409414895,11.445426623037038,2.6362667919726372,5,86.84985007224866,4.803121573973362,True,True,True,4.803121573973362,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.9 kg (4.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2085 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.80. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e7760006a5,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,18.907710975550998,69.44203778582846,21,1.2403742042632655,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.001032468210995,256.097574068473,1792.9474310834498,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8450160304342675,0.0,0.9191874920795335,2.2382927930865337,0.6605423727657016,12.640036891514166,2.538316373998299,2,88.34974876137946,3.672683482184697,True,True,True,3.672683482184697,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1793 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6e64b1e939,"tiger,bat,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,13.287225401122482,61.69792998148257,22,1.4113184784546684,1.4523764235682517,17.060872997431954,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.604555701288263,232.3473062089124,2463.939950736692,2.3875358194248157,95.50143277699263,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7833931957327819,0.05832018390964436,1.2,3.2537528819252834,2.804058926241059,9.613819809142663,4.726923078907524,5,74.98515538260504,4.643402073714384,True,True,True,4.643402073714384,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (4.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~2464 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.64. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.17505179300029133,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_993e6143ee,"osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,17.293045153039206,72.04911550787588,4,1.870564122430791,2.0200881280823886,9.236252825523493,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.094180816963918,249.1871582526221,771.0301248990154,2.784169404286537,111.36677617146148,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.507708617315621,0.0,1.2552283610502937,1.3888339452832268,1.864885923850478,17.431151962098234,2.3307315708476817,5,89.34216066091508,4.1663636953618575,True,True,True,4.1663636953618575,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (4.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~771 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_945c4e82a4,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,20.740735801572512,55.76736741497926,15,1.6751277171108412,1.903802497797529,3.9687268449759405,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.663424761340955,200.29193634395367,733.7544390993662,2.7985777862067605,111.94311144827041,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.4773590198055613,0.5664059576563636,1.641149252294664,2.709188647147135,1.6811932969206596,9.176677948097556,3.7928721423502223,6,76.50810321655177,2.688784426382362,True,True,True,2.688784426382362,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.8 kg (2.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~734 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.69. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a7f495e210,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,18.785564337010136,76.90715116262345,5,1.9213081346814245,2.4018190335220977,19.714722510124854,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.954949018309084,317.5601469815537,1573.494338540338,0.27818892875672485,11.127557150268995,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5026570559556675,0.0,1.2254731213837604,2.092549555601405,2.058900979887098,16.673523022383513,5.757188777919967,6,95.69271549963358,4.093949470078246,True,True,True,4.093949470078246,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (4.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1573 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3195583635650464,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_169ba5650a,"golden_eagle,albatross,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,23.643600036368433,73.45363293912888,19,1.147278020342544,2.5350594649061877,10.528608203035464,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.105936921770095,227.69147120391443,1617.9612320000479,1.405162141640787,56.206485665631476,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.7900111329253672,0.1010205623758879,1.2,2.1823160134528323,1.3012128817887993,19.908583880647583,5.035197136485523,5,97.09723297549732,3.106702567550753,True,True,True,3.106702567550753,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.5 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1618 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_94b9663aa1,"albatross,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,17.470575349189872,76.39864207620646,14,2.189939208304917,1.0,0.0,0.14969642144724832,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.552634821032813,199.39520805024753,1505.9591914673817,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.8127361063832763,0.0,0.8973516328685924,2.0049109753981176,2.15605599516163,11.726634992252052,4.126832231249704,4,93.86921742539633,4.372989472252792,True,True,True,4.372989472252792,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.4 kg (4.37:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1506 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.37. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_950a8f1d69,"bee,bat,albatross,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,21.696073138778075,69.85499414765503,21,2.235553980326395,2.1317205805254495,16.204515838836244,0.03986989133001406,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.473567246100635,334.3729727102987,2498.95889682899,2.0990034582381396,83.96013832952559,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6089656643111016,0.0,1.2,2.265273352152985,0.7262005727572656,23.314269433398994,4.309749823579247,4,91.55106728643311,3.2197067967475186,True,True,True,3.2197067967475186,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.9 kg (3.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~2499 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.22. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7bb5be2a8f,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,14.138966080337184,70.42837836158557,22,1.7262430783659763,1.0,0.0,0.06894373366760123,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.068306146632809,324.9179529833933,1646.7836582570824,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5551130795918947,0.0,1.3142793729752793,3.4073813459707765,0.8772786140689728,5.267936523685588,5.870381336583588,6,84.56734444192276,4.981154771955292,True,True,True,4.981154771955292,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.4 kg (4.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~1647 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.98. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c65e752c82,"cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,22.391758873001905,67.26047336625572,10,2.1555311833863264,2.1709811589191235,11.593854730918485,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9282656244414964,222.8420990494886,875.3829573744931,2.8137257389344157,112.54902955737663,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.3718341193018621,0.5896224956788779,1.7031084254871085,3.588956223938796,0.6665638429287435,17.03083934856559,5.8943822091638225,5,89.65223223925763,3.0038048260403847,True,True,True,3.0038048260403847,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.3 kg (3.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~875 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0108645dbc,"tiger,cheetah,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,24.18107816455975,61.29175246400457,19,1.254444699530168,2.8080071569398135,15.795616768949236,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.005204163856387,306.66746421150424,1534.9332687907006,2.029046944847467,81.16187779389868,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3660939436959652,0.5642565113192505,1.2,2.5582968037329317,0.8062884727278516,10.936579275930086,3.1720459601551383,6,85.47283062856431,2.5346989099036508,True,True,True,2.5346989099036508,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.3 kg (2.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1535 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.53. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.38830262731886955,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a61ec72923,"bat,dragonfly","STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,23.39303334670454,57.75873984948001,14,1.6895458444968539,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.114734164694086,404.6101916853619,1260.2531874258195,0.1973259938143942,7.893039752575768,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.4974192893039166,0.0,1.2,2.1115877650895345,1.973923478616735,13.96750238554587,3.2246993232841463,3,81.15177319618455,2.469057304089069,True,True,True,2.469057304089069,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.8 kg (2.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~1260 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.47. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.45494858396755783,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0dbd66d231,"dragonfly,osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,7,18.29047672160813,57.482586393215065,14,1.545338445631643,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.472477402013445,253.68615405806315,880.9194371703256,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.709386171258927,0.0,1.2,2.6717878022213566,0.622330318908503,13.65735880179325,5.801458399405621,4,75.7730631148232,3.142760424899472,True,True,True,3.142760424899472,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.5 kg (~881 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_20f3652e34,"osprey,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,16.335509337933956,59.72589997556534,6,1.659665576126254,1.2510269917329864,16.965489560702245,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.369682149999111,218.9978955439936,2270.9385683099204,0.2693232528635303,10.772930114541213,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.35479215529500907,0.0,1.381637922927985,5.046930461852385,1.7680998146186309,18.965288408447392,3.093531344887181,3,76.0614093134993,3.6562006571090615,True,True,True,3.6562006571090615,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.7 kg (3.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2271 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.66. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3453458980182045,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, bat, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6c67d52f0e,"bee,cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,23.176705912856413,61.76995614891709,11,1.343148703443329,2.0298621897668183,14.043117167315152,0.24516539513630262,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.157044869356304,242.70671870147186,766.2360010347854,0.3609738292913257,14.43895317165303,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.37551270768041295,1.0470258432452824,3.8196975775541087,1.3651505297041913,11.31885470918168,2.0370325408578154,4,84.94666206177351,2.665174092520737,True,True,True,2.665174092520737,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.8 kg (2.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~766 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.67. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_92cc53ac56,"bat,golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,23.728383716482014,66.64587777622106,7,1.6706844877722826,2.01651234139699,15.03126622815553,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.797354860208779,422.59503195254297,1604.7432984850734,1.0596633985473924,42.3865359418957,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7393973546075016,0.0,1.4912575437636528,1.8363330861125124,2.4865219652691444,20.17490812492435,4.145211302002174,3,90.37426149270307,2.808698585311904,True,True,True,2.808698585311904,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.6 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.8 kg (~1605 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, albatross, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f402c3b462,"tiger,albatross,cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,15.252653813690712,64.42417918073434,22,1.1494460472564925,1.8695630189615213,11.956538347577576,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.044963399716974,310.25671683445273,2185.7472146150726,1.6835602001315269,67.34240800526108,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,titanium,0.46172284091430715,0.3017751241609727,1.026641432220138,2.67920384973519,1.8463288803628117,13.043413789157302,5.987649867047971,4,79.67683299442506,4.223801311409002,True,True,True,4.223801311409002,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.4 kg (4.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~2186 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.22. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_213e3e870e,"bee,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,12.722543615548652,60.263045496297046,22,2.4895732659391387,2.0145616530407646,15.654388734986336,0.009119504440218168,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.265624016188482,247.43448329495243,2787.503857440804,1.7040854807191166,68.16341922876467,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6570013309629057,0.09457323489263242,1.0662597987509896,2.2452566944147008,0.7895687789216164,20.96667987012183,5.087756463351799,3,72.9855891118457,4.736713609898538,True,True,True,4.736713609898538,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.3 kg (4.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2788 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.74. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3a68e8928b,"cheetah,golden_eagle,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,12.98515634045891,61.06887635260606,22,2.1312103723054516,2.6521315315722602,4.738912714209194,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.66130049149704,241.77622429255086,2094.096530297369,1.5205229420042414,60.82091768016966,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.632046987279741,0.49674651905585426,1.7015571532557732,5.419911942937395,1.4025296549301158,7.54179455158064,4.108817593852438,4,74.05403269306497,4.702975824967835,True,True,True,4.702975824967835,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.1 kg (4.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2094 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.70. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24577425264169042,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_63152cd319,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,bat,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,21.527918347021227,70.08608510503616,17,1.1089615638295462,1.170539543397833,7.482802798758456,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.09160520756717,749.3430122773666,7562.073844952342,1.7035827226932154,68.14330890772862,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.4309470145973281,1.600456539340262,2.9448217490340887,1.2567301684083503,18.15555031248055,4.396989886254506,4,91.61400345205739,3.2555904372767106,True,True,True,3.2555904372767106,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.1 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~7562 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3636827813392845,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f831df358e,"tiger,albatross,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,14.474156497471636,57.88028355151211,15,2.1680984502628062,1.7794509868586996,8.349942237545708,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.881134483011035,216.6179712582363,2140.431305439652,1.9841770822566005,79.36708329026402,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8079507335082465,0.019124969510278686,0.8221918403117146,4.771134694940658,2.099200805996164,10.165424588059913,4.509550469536318,6,72.35444004898375,3.998870922918562,True,True,True,3.998870922918562,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.9 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2140 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, harpy_eagle, bat, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f6fa3f59b7,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,16.026489539617618,61.88494414928224,16,2.403429347307001,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.528089381510846,203.24744638835384,1123.5700501986537,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6930014503374674,0.0,1.6623461019498587,2.7265238765148347,2.132617153507849,16.818840395156123,4.035062320599724,6,77.91143368889986,3.861416063468056,True,True,True,3.861416063468056,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (3.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1124 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.86. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d9ab0a502a,"golden_eagle,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,8,22.615102629355906,62.686221997679525,12,1.418429468015633,1.4665870318648715,14.253650619258794,0.07575951826496402,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.6644139056231255,236.10637481547462,1573.5106075265148,1.0273294904982806,41.09317961993122,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6678330177104016,0.0,1.5195590335113596,4.37437300540937,1.9537854527553662,12.203861958355171,5.627486020364234,2,85.30132462703543,2.7718743100598906,True,True,True,2.7718743100598906,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.7 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1574 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, osprey, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8d8f82839,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,6,24.387911968435017,78.76876665087626,12,1.907109721608918,2.582061784332513,18.207286059907112,0.12040126308316548,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.962865780554937,182.67025198365513,1271.9084466623399,0.017590784250750002,0.7036313700300001,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.46029685048259467,0.0,1.2,2.626337289352222,0.7368847113972352,19.341972190355534,3.5543246905877437,4,103.15667861931128,3.2298282342836786,True,True,True,3.2298282342836786,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.8 kg (3.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1272 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.23. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c66bbed54b,"harpy_eagle,tiger,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,13.002554482200335,78.75260043060905,7,2.034111278347709,2.499691844811779,4.413791253459426,0.08167573702360018,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.6337187410503002,226.8335857747037,824.2494517291816,0.577579369288268,23.10317477153072,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.3599890109697764,0.708972602496581,0.8715817057599973,1.442964233485028,5.937575649110367,4.959467755438125,6,91.75515491280939,6.056702207125248,True,True,True,6.056702207125248,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.8 kg (6.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~824 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, cheetah, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_74184483b7,"albatross,golden_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,9,24.300616167265478,74.65842171477385,7,1.7729691575331172,1.1262610053729265,13.704782878349972,0.24368687480275336,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.261501844226315,195.16666377393005,636.53643383017,0.785395318968081,31.41581275872324,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.6561416339143519,0.0,1.2,3.326141696578852,1.7189784138061839,6.322352202806936,5.390466793252273,5,98.95903788203933,3.072285130586262,True,True,True,3.072285130586262,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (3.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~637 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_93dec75d51,"tiger,bat,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,22.901352294906488,76.51381204638186,6,1.5327543429763253,2.9421865526223607,6.7533695681962875,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.218773614205406,236.6025945661886,761.5701884421873,0.07356542320120107,2.942616928048043,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.6003975406698644,0.2434040063297936,1.5122213660917363,4.659945455037278,0.9173588627038171,17.806167291081888,3.554625770407928,3,99.41516434128835,3.3410172054948637,True,True,True,3.3410172054948637,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (3.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~762 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.34. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.25919399443024965,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2002891be8,"bee,tiger,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,24.02088097515504,74.4837119756748,12,2.107736322522272,1.5388646972505693,4.450752915809582,0.016097650825016713,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.88875104877071,257.05402608061877,3056.05132215669,1.3681488188769544,54.725952755078175,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6034626963180866,0.670489236392492,1.2,2.169515179644493,1.0602302214573176,12.295357428204216,4.222443946947564,3,98.50459295082983,3.100790185535401,True,True,True,3.100790185535401,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.5 kg (3.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~3056 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.10. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8aed9a106b,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.68658333436835,66.34309950544542,12,2.261446201375016,1.1387095069416393,14.591932812184014,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.517647983757286,214.3905572664931,1826.1032978375458,2.6640701117219168,106.56280446887666,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9337519863485032,0.2290664877551623,0.9980253736455857,4.169533400947211,0.8084525544565998,24.139901155744816,5.540007385038258,2,82.02968283981377,4.229289329059421,True,True,True,4.229289329059421,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.3 kg (4.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~1826 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.23. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_635711cd10,"bat,cheetah,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,15.819359281030458,57.46187713883995,4,1.4559348130475196,1.5568963424843791,7.296256319379205,0.2357168440126998,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.92304694293941,201.11225579994013,1392.3095877034243,1.3929233104948144,55.71693241979258,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3866233245970943,0.6497785672083254,3.2951217351798507,1.0349510794088566,13.144335791367842,2.570805119875277,5,73.28123641987041,3.632377020967245,True,True,True,3.632377020967245,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1392 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1509869192147054,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, tiger, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6ccea9cfd5,"cheetah,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,23.730244042339024,72.38456082426742,10,1.9341401421262723,1.093445714884822,4.810617800637882,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.96650853743137,192.7325885397621,1149.940634963738,0.9738714766355147,38.954859065420585,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6117249704367447,0.3803085080274514,1.3074543495904836,1.9065308059850252,0.9420981419452432,24.663481778672665,3.105441496715671,6,96.11480486660645,3.0503083194222675,True,True,True,3.0503083194222675,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.4 kg (3.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1150 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dadf8b3609,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,20.507742843438585,73.55763490107944,22,2.2164733645882664,1.4469993564236379,15.046900333409404,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.2096230067692275,445.7348810242072,3213.5804531516687,1.3264557542066817,53.05823016826727,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.3975776220704366,0.0,1.0835819281700516,2.180900663103605,2.4578119798332785,21.97736477205828,5.871919290143457,6,94.06537774451803,3.5868225705109262,True,True,True,3.5868225705109262,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.6 kg (3.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~3214 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.59. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_953b66baac,"osprey,cheetah,harpy_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,12,20.699146042945543,78.05123814537494,11,1.395741138824961,2.3535179270170627,15.718860739447576,0.22048204302610633,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.94263329698566,191.64270431599854,2097.075837372623,1.0964853629592142,43.85941451836857,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.35877066892663223,1.2,4.615759245348165,1.5246080110060198,9.697041357927692,4.301521553618063,5,98.75038418832048,3.7707467730039768,True,True,True,3.7707467730039768,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.1 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2097 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.22045982096124966,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b2a802f972,"golden_eagle,bat,harpy_eagle,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,15.118570646353303,67.39217228865462,20,1.3930171570871934,2.222447805340956,8.599627027151591,0.1566686642110914,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.109226008258382,308.12852657816694,2498.6838616140053,2.437124884262012,97.48499537048048,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.5889573834739281,0.0,1.2,1.934464852139916,0.945936663775635,18.43862183345545,3.3194626693916236,6,82.51074293500793,4.457575644223354,True,True,True,4.457575644223354,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.4 kg (4.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~2499 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_79b48fb65d,"harpy_eagle,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,13.087479550855168,79.99034403905391,8,2.4015752967440047,2.3667533815080333,9.673995229274311,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.1274067844527655,205.08495789429887,1461.7239202850355,2.012915269529861,80.51661078119444,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.40911261948747324,0.0,1.3913532945138058,0.6877053503640813,0.7793081994142965,7.559178359160881,3.0713532710692704,5,93.07782358990907,6.11197471050315,True,True,True,6.11197471050315,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 80.0 kg (6.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1462 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ffc9f9b93,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,14.110749284671952,54.482814797688675,21,2.0087503785759018,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.690883772356305,209.1742196000834,1817.908830717659,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5212159316749978,0.0,1.2,1.2585101743681868,1.2394336510277095,21.225570282277133,3.3604374700973128,4,68.59356408236063,3.86108587847079,True,True,True,3.86108587847079,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.5 kg (3.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1818 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.86. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_325a27e791,"osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,19.052922197070217,61.235742259524216,14,2.047148420160333,1.8008221403387699,10.784496464918567,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.88499345473822,255.08408422232148,1756.2522502785762,1.3866817211454432,55.46726884581773,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.39424353120396244,0.0,1.2,1.5927890301293481,2.196686807405727,10.05702813108842,4.44640562037124,5,80.28866445659443,3.2139816468121873,True,True,True,3.2139816468121873,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.2 kg (3.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1756 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.21. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_832a1b3727,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,15.575898950960722,66.78979389164235,19,2.129473396823281,1.0,0.0,0.13386196063670963,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.49863465887291,223.8001674017503,1006.7951897350731,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8635865482567253,0.0,1.2778296712479902,2.6351600889411984,1.9850049767761244,24.19971452342723,5.923402935171989,3,82.36569284260307,4.288021776587267,True,True,True,4.288021776587267,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.8 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1007 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6dde6cf4f3,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,13.778489994339818,68.44465051158124,20,1.9493291589264898,2.9069915551137884,5.603604020758345,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.589969766900495,184.9037377807888,1218.510041762295,1.7962171316816846,71.84868526726738,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.049840570950587325,1.4658517735737129,2.186151725650292,1.1085790791559256,5.536915809111267,3.3664004861079193,5,82.22314050592107,4.967500106303245,True,True,True,4.967500106303245,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.4 kg (4.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1219 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fc85e99c50,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,20.511418873601706,66.68493397974682,20,1.7159889087369167,2.8619240031011595,5.014497809199829,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.629927866272629,237.91445415327246,1815.2701235330953,1.2011585195190952,48.04634078076381,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6674607400483963,0.45420496815757744,1.5867967152862184,1.0792849252616914,3.2310306717134694,6.164303166416474,2.904355443267089,5,87.19635285334851,3.2511126797556966,True,True,True,3.2511126797556966,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1815 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9b87df3799,"cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,23.30583934712878,73.71667584844963,19,1.476642566232317,1.9214247863656118,14.777919017651659,0.16590279314684786,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.7600333472387,747.2624468777958,6546.043953788679,1.2667828497579197,50.67131399031679,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.5939318307101424,0.5819915922884552,0.7504974381612461,1.2356612772571067,1.826213220927139,18.60913792483957,5.054206929862375,4,97.0225151955784,3.1630131294769837,True,True,True,3.1630131294769837,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (3.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~6546 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.16. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2663053991083989,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7e025ba1f0,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,bat,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,18.51206237247909,68.46130998214797,16,1.822695618218153,1.157681573555357,7.638792678713224,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.639572505092684,196.9151109194771,1504.3472672177134,2.4584619730032333,98.33847892012933,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3315929328776025,0.0,1.2,1.3942212829691658,1.1614020321787772,16.298748495757977,4.310235248739751,5,86.97337235462706,3.6982000494945284,True,True,True,3.6982000494945284,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.5 kg (3.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1504 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, osprey, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_31d18bb239,"harpy_eagle,tiger,golden_eagle,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,15.308715313194625,60.3849615788906,19,2.0277769081696757,1.2685113997556552,8.69409007189093,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.919840398699859,193.1172304288363,1529.4576432353274,1.7233389731580386,68.93355892632155,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.717824728976044,0.07138223873662308,1.4146364160728413,6.067385172774926,3.3115955015725524,21.08730827002462,3.8819214693231223,4,75.69367689208522,3.944482625974802,True,True,True,3.944482625974802,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, golden_eagle, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (3.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1529 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.94. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.41593295419228327,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, golden_eagle, bat, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9acf77c3d6,"dragonfly,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,18.409013109093756,76.50432961849549,13,2.4530666313840426,1.4712003063803154,3.0726137382111935,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.335839382976578,454.4770351709237,5151.878673948989,2.8068602215031824,112.2744088601273,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.9695330092605228,0.002282760917239379,1.2,4.067285396567766,1.2959851852516713,14.073568632136483,4.653953045339773,2,94.91334272758925,4.155808307871951,True,True,True,4.155808307871951,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.5 kg (4.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~5152 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.16. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, osprey, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5afe901d37,"albatross,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,14.664747819024761,63.19977886085702,9,2.2317967849890348,2.827180901923297,15.163045717461026,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.60665201270626,565.5425478093019,2039.715168327445,1.9461004919249802,77.84401967699921,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.652144752702123,0.6031042005407729,1.699701117051586,0.9374285862715622,2.626630002479954,9.194138429106227,4.79411402387429,5,77.86452667988178,4.309639663824778,True,True,True,4.309639663824778,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.2 kg (4.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~2040 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bbb2fb2900,"bat,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,18.710710888868338,76.71683940805177,21,2.486207860717042,1.898015050343101,3.612056885523763,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.182850165018306,233.5879070879336,1210.6511227969772,2.5192052425707527,100.7682097028301,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,1.0265741080374202,0.0,1.2,2.760797790267335,2.229747685307071,9.19216360834124,2.6373683189739037,2,95.4275502969201,4.100156314942225,True,True,True,4.100156314942225,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (4.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1211 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.10. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_53bfe95e17,"cheetah,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,10,23.133843234300876,55.20452779372285,24,1.2806914150885473,2.608439949920318,17.266719070818827,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.42453356760689,182.9240537023155,1723.9738844401977,0.7640686183555048,30.56274473422019,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6917585214831643,0.04262694015400711,1.2,1.906188851184942,1.9909281229381017,18.383880380528296,2.5062551549141188,6,78.33837102802373,2.386310274285525,True,True,True,2.386310274285525,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (2.39:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~1724 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.39. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f92d0c0fb7,"tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,22.51761114846643,79.59483933607196,14,1.6321590904311165,1.0203184082660073,19.386463384411627,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.040828826627799,251.82214871916574,2276.680941323586,2.2383837030335307,89.53534812134123,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.79817284736649,0.43651977400257075,0.6058296631817826,3.4970912939663688,1.6002704399309238,17.04575320039607,3.4089971046048118,5,102.11245048453839,3.534781678716963,True,True,True,3.534781678716963,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.6 kg (3.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~2277 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.53. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d34d046863,"harpy_eagle,bee,dragonfly,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,18.76047649920532,50.50725779234895,7,1.6123654465828334,1.4369193346307583,10.76958296271756,0.20942629838011492,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.633301653902663,181.6940671976211,1205.2315564462817,1.9076638442859877,76.30655377143951,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.34961443244359736,0.22313909268529347,1.2,3.1542423338612333,2.730150743298119,12.361817726892223,4.787350354090893,6,69.26773429155428,2.6922161489069,True,True,True,2.6922161489069,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, dragonfly, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.5 kg (2.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1205 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.69. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.31832604811624654,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, dragonfly, tiger, cheetah, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ca2f3b6f9,"golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.1263916858784,52.888420791998406,6,1.9543617567480598,2.4195314375307264,4.573033296236991,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.368347819319622,286.58565926513023,1825.0771582293683,0.8875545930788541,35.50218372315416,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.9512614531956949,0.0,0.7032593914149434,2.436626432575356,2.0300684366071398,22.634158173512976,3.852917617633378,2,73.0148124778768,2.6278143453357985,True,True,True,2.6278143453357985,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.9 kg (2.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1825 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_58f9682d0e,"cheetah,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,13.703693419739347,77.32690751300926,11,2.3659325869039343,1.6498349801076462,9.912817061981098,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.100399541475557,186.95683178592432,2075.295529832197,2.899607571551095,115.98430286204379,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.1632564029350152,1.701566992353717,2.68666488346236,1.4459830532767974,9.042572262039641,4.403306417677912,6,91.03060093274861,5.6427785666617805,True,True,True,5.6427785666617805,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (5.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2075 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.64. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e6adbe0dc,"osprey,golden_eagle,bee,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,16.011668022028644,78.92676872646538,10,1.2317402528164991,2.918201985234089,6.969577803659295,0.10775953322835549,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.588231357943303,264.84510749021996,1744.860842164932,0.9011784413561053,36.04713765424421,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.05955329692320246,1.7873863613813514,1.6403304568905879,1.5957116470025932,16.26369701210286,4.473522606943592,6,94.93843674849403,4.929328325935747,True,True,True,4.929328325935747,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, bee, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.9 kg (4.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1745 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.93. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24374008243656653,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, bee, cheetah, bat, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4cb64338db,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,15.943215568600522,76.66438490674493,18,2.4671752421978073,2.9420889024582046,19.219808028603918,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.159980032656069,356.8673549514789,2912.0304907108534,2.314458404610476,92.57833618441904,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.34052148830842144,0.0,1.3907119662411749,1.334946540505961,2.327994742947756,22.25324866731428,5.871392261889648,5,92.60760047534545,4.808589871777945,True,True,True,4.808589871777945,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (4.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~2912 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.81. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.29822576302676446,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5aa2d5e8fc,"tiger,osprey,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,16.672923176587524,78.366516904011,12,1.5984990108230035,2.9978723208645994,4.913684752559213,0.15505153270307176,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.18497482384248,213.6664442907113,1748.854467219414,0.07177870639835149,2.8711482559340595,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9292798304428389,0.16464543864023595,1.2434135624318678,2.6598002597358072,1.368575279738101,19.208693577205995,2.781808239113666,6,95.03944008059852,4.700226593381953,True,True,True,4.700226593381953,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.4 kg (4.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1749 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.70. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15775255816885114,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, bee, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0900933759,"bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,12.908645746677307,66.17044815001097,7,1.2427684681838902,1.773420928678407,3.527810913441405,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.375468989351035,187.14607686781704,1193.1440095494725,1.8227154351708126,72.9086174068325,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.5391865822512628,0.0,1.5639158930323185,1.4436468320101008,2.442695131162318,23.195337989658768,2.701799772427037,5,79.07909389668828,5.126056555316291,True,True,True,5.126056555316291,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.2 kg (5.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1193 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.13. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3085eb0af8,"cheetah,dragonfly,bee,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,20.145413161929746,71.80335208011537,18,2.141242465534818,2.605843055362394,9.639840696478805,0.13259424126102412,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.92308178599873,249.98032215556788,2230.5948594844426,2.8269032071738645,113.07612828695457,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.4098338763086131,1.2,3.233123581904738,1.7091186579106261,6.700674057958651,4.731872705183078,4,91.94876524204511,3.5642531380695335,True,True,True,3.5642531380695335,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~2231 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_71697bac5c,"bee,bat,golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,16.284936857275298,65.01469247216413,4,1.2571443824534745,2.933687134537375,15.622260720378844,0.2490122055410083,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.77909426839301,659.344392993525,7107.135367413574,1.3404871569132877,53.619486276531504,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5491159732399925,0.0,1.6268924473105844,2.2929881504177483,0.9684697883284763,18.48315792047128,5.26445872811375,3,81.29962932943943,3.992320820275014,True,True,True,3.992320820275014,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.0 kg (3.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~7107 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.99. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5293248390028065,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, golden_eagle, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5e0868708f,"tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,19.998834197713755,64.50179737113012,21,2.2335489903436656,2.425883596527577,17.61056958058117,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.164004712864145,224.3836022166576,1831.8687859862264,1.9786342577960792,79.14537031184317,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6213349781253749,0.44604958161295405,1.9258783129339143,2.325494723635441,3.233816163602194,11.833027082331855,4.241470519599159,2,84.50063156884389,3.225277870372259,True,True,True,3.225277870372259,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.5 kg (3.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1832 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.23. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.35959139910617455,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_613898c2bb,"cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,24.131103807351725,66.78703576505718,19,1.7418876678245114,1.1130122016184953,12.525397215252095,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.69270714613262,290.65732532592517,2526.599008936463,0.5177456066236116,20.709824264944462,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.3884490235136347,0.5461913669549083,6.070260654630496,3.014855060711438,13.123578650216883,4.287005006420289,6,90.9181395724089,2.7676742969673027,True,True,True,2.7676742969673027,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.8 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2527 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_49b676fac4,"tiger,bat,bee,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,21.393251576235805,78.17661387772276,11,1.3299099166037012,1.997420978554315,17.291093032852395,0.18811519575547636,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.675122186569256,251.20955557516197,2932.9022557737762,0.7037351192451065,28.149404769804256,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.344195527626391,0.9567026519122526,2.4490839245466423,1.9780979663253506,18.682294216156365,4.462762844855959,4,99.56986545395856,3.654265159231962,True,True,True,3.654265159231962,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.2 kg (3.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2933 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.65. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, cheetah, albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f0a48b8403,"cheetah,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,12.12636376654614,77.3156145324738,5,2.498732583151849,1.922892969153609,16.17968193397148,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.845380696304154,238.59526239698965,2349.0611906329464,0.6813008785622878,27.252035142491515,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.444333856919836,0.3254890157267335,1.6169474662687895,1.6095023370149786,0.7502887598067225,19.161804103550313,2.800422682827344,6,89.44197829901994,6.375828403380894,True,True,True,6.375828403380894,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (6.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~2349 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.38. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.209889272039678,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d625c8557e,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,20.66157939509185,59.36582218317127,24,1.3906628321958827,2.871211288811492,3.578498843871334,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.100264947145286,329.6270517905288,1021.9311942970202,0.6996647019734052,27.986588078936208,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.6085658764761657,0.5674884584564485,0.8158131748442556,1.5129228141208706,1.9458710171569287,20.32087146763,2.3299580552542998,4,80.02740157826312,2.8732470566733923,True,True,True,2.8732470566733923,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.4 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~1022 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.556340791426376,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2e5888f0ff,"cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,20.096162040692008,79.72433260864574,23,1.7001470858704495,2.0586389059224652,13.484585780434532,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.653981232606458,222.09384262087627,2588.2774737811446,1.6682780209195172,66.73112083678069,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.637124888785423,1.203123657931074,4.448417802476449,1.8442604767960549,22.25016939903689,4.710878169871178,4,99.82049464933775,3.9671422059204517,True,True,True,3.9671422059204517,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.7 kg (3.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2588 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.97. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.20914290320283924,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eaa554442b,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,18.59671438252079,55.555954868440224,8,2.2991228063224542,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.374335541788267,206.02034887818672,901.2021344294707,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7006217947411528,0.0,0.8088473443622995,3.4419903735839465,1.3292643014766592,16.93141648228726,3.028684187385044,4,74.15266925096101,2.9874070078022887,True,True,True,2.9874070078022887,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (2.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~901 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.99. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0cb550340d,"tiger,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,19.05350332090883,67.95168563269567,6,1.696518332768563,1.7828739435238896,16.54812071198709,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.3004674645429346,180.83012181661348,596.8239336650684,1.6461465847357502,65.84586338943001,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.14551089766110367,1.788286534092032,1.247858069360788,1.6786253594802347,23.479495012082875,3.789096199677868,6,87.0051889536045,3.566361759736185,True,True,True,3.566361759736185,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.0 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~597 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2883849248830613,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_371b853b76,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,13.634599315111846,78.30154334886373,4,2.022853255752154,1.0,0.0,0.09724776900698087,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.886294996670497,224.2500646062985,2665.5024209328817,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6145519592596578,0.0,0.6358563407519646,2.3503280410786775,2.0073031714520733,15.049137061296323,5.906657709034102,4,91.93614266397557,5.742856210088886,True,True,True,5.742856210088886,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.3 kg (5.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2666 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.74. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6bdcf11ec5,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,16.126468474770096,59.31024083933403,23,1.5070323507075394,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.142392856604564,226.99243831776437,2529.23892321511,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5426775912482888,0.0,1.1454689249544066,3.329119296267201,0.7450513490598414,19.833551180562495,2.3276743121751915,2,75.43670931410412,3.677819538240816,True,True,True,3.677819538240816,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (3.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2529 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.68. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3ce95d794f,"tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,13.32410023282451,76.27913591659312,4,1.1960118789829555,2.7111343338236704,16.780995175353837,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.8520920698938967,308.77794979764394,1189.4410917736,2.7336619505610122,109.3464780224405,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.9957777186702651,0.4184161931771228,1.4113782186232993,4.6044556209082,1.0978073222121467,23.266945839102846,4.501889252198049,4,89.60323614941763,5.7248995867410315,True,True,True,5.7248995867410315,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.3 kg (5.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~1189 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6f9582db7c,"albatross,osprey","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.927822176591137,55.84139800357413,22,1.5942201333379056,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.3788212914976343,748.613419956006,2529.4309624482134,2.5788146578893585,103.15258631557434,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.044139290658609,0.0,1.2,4.621158560937735,0.6460835328047538,23.57832438814411,3.984106819725497,6,68.76922018016526,4.31947448230593,True,True,True,4.31947448230593,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.8 kg (4.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~2529 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.32. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35414274380951977,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d088f607f9,"bee,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,21.008041202581985,54.06974123259655,17,2.203242635808146,1.4423234628889277,16.4421183305704,0.2039985296553931,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.874273262878832,232.64843206854104,1599.288896219454,1.5146857582281648,60.58743032912659,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.36123191572417224,0.40787348592821426,1.2,1.0524971902148892,2.025620034405013,22.203559063013333,2.1936091174747503,4,75.07778243517853,2.5737640511649,True,True,True,2.5737640511649,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (2.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1599 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_274f169a1d,"bee,harpy_eagle,albatross,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,15.278446415483977,61.95124285642767,23,1.880502595816657,2.3685140105819347,13.840528430703985,0.22863814017379738,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.88475115869637,218.96892562978957,1945.484415707772,0.42497875411186936,16.999150164474774,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7697171319542456,0.0,0.5241143028105335,3.472356039537821,1.4086017747210369,22.18789398622705,4.602169795127589,5,77.22968927191164,4.054812981092308,True,True,True,4.054812981092308,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.0 kg (4.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1945 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40984e5c92,"osprey,bat,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,21.59992093868935,59.25324550198707,20,1.2784645973004076,2.6158273807351153,9.800350680159013,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.25740566612735,259.8337511933449,2925.0539429350847,2.0253680440723363,81.01472176289346,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5649352409704098,0.0,1.7587807122353833,3.111040325602516,2.143040100988981,10.907047844649139,2.6325483340890847,4,80.85316644067642,2.7432158511216502,True,True,True,2.7432158511216502,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (2.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2925 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.74. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24917210478748125,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a6dc0feec0,"albatross,dragonfly,bee,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,13.867787644907402,71.7680418605719,7,1.1092802483316078,1.1703947914122277,5.497027640514564,0.21954517546790134,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.323287867024191,239.5336229957466,1275.1064290376046,2.1766124392077963,87.06449756831185,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.773233401010305,0.0,1.2,0.5171323536124113,2.30669421759618,23.524758635464025,3.941910073518565,3,85.63582950547931,5.1751615829599835,True,True,True,5.1751615829599835,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (5.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1275 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_be94812f31,"albatross,bee,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,8,17.918392301691558,79.17211300482766,15,2.3135784907526915,1.0,0.0,0.10425287711100081,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.70456908285929,378.40176852459115,2158.6190296246605,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6457932835577093,0.0,1.4396994018825937,1.6009852631975514,1.0908552966691853,8.713588286677227,4.557578305063538,3,97.09050530651922,4.418483068782546,True,True,True,4.418483068782546,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.2 kg (4.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~2159 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.42. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, osprey, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5a60adec85,"golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,21.714194829581807,71.28043758934679,16,1.279752425353188,2.31333399794757,3.585932419992979,0.21034925858589681,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.465109860448507,338.5386885594788,3881.383256346587,2.8640854566543115,114.56341826617246,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.9500574385264596,0.0,0.6224292994740934,3.3542227171465084,1.2109439990272612,16.817620961137663,5.469059455320309,5,92.9946324189286,3.282665470618308,True,True,True,3.282665470618308,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~3881 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.28. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c4b6f9c99b,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,18.396692190642554,51.610620457238724,8,1.2618450694747154,2.1453751264626297,5.608588587383912,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.956153438293193,214.9683952198211,1065.4163510930864,2.7549351279346013,110.19740511738405,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6668046626737529,0.8159841509281058,0.9113371525751306,0.8347582546802865,9.582235495886756,4.408327797695786,4,70.00731264788128,2.8054293631922795,True,True,True,2.8054293631922795,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.6 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1065 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5717515792841601,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c8277fea3d,"tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,22.815146002768245,66.11554887109243,19,1.8778357975646158,1.5231782609605424,10.486187057735592,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.3748342477828,197.23949825686023,1849.0876032739093,0.6179714172533457,24.718856690133826,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.5797125932814742,0.41036065741486843,1.7577908534283415,3.891764364443009,2.736772382866371,5.733679965158394,3.6091852605607113,5,88.93069487386067,2.8978797182832134,True,True,True,2.8978797182832134,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.1 kg (2.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~1849 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.90. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3d1e0b2840,"golden_eagle,tiger,bee,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,19.242302535997034,77.77148985000616,21,2.2290866693526006,2.419500267092472,12.736174485421657,0.06450224326349777,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.220695424800857,225.9046630589399,1179.3794408729866,0.5920006987764554,23.680027951058218,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,1.0303842625826416,0.2757139327788183,1.3643008451522671,1.2100658381573492,1.949247288582086,13.553394603679589,3.969483598358659,5,97.01379238600319,4.041693539768288,True,True,True,4.041693539768288,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.8 kg (4.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1179 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.04. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, bee, albatross, osprey, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5166cc33e9,"cheetah,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,9,12.9323220012289,79.78468602561043,23,1.1178727814692504,1.0050715783835464,15.344077981395765,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.8752392545495313,773.5076528324885,2997.5272199509304,2.332012179924683,93.28048719698731,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.21830631932222808,1.4432608483072786,4.293329884089271,1.7055734779043017,24.114401502842078,3.370508193410662,5,92.71700802683932,6.169401443764611,True,True,True,6.169401443764611,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.8 kg (6.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~2998 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6c9da76815,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,7,16.195535211661316,70.33486871836554,7,2.266951556139354,1.9330895941842698,11.485337499493605,0.1563375979817928,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.530237292129016,213.09670329368254,2243.958851852888,2.4514688543918384,98.05875417567353,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7892188667038622,0.37522852128176865,1.4612764271348768,3.4934969684281123,3.012974181685668,5.698667902931167,5.024750754944845,4,86.53040393002686,4.342855472150259,True,True,True,4.342855472150259,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.3 kg (4.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2244 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.34. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.38971309721608915,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c6189f6473,"cheetah,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,16.419790286753262,68.85071422364157,11,1.4851067244644187,1.886704860733813,7.296606888473661,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.3247101489611715,231.08208962065484,768.2809686049461,0.7595632603060728,30.38253041224291,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.6483249462239123,0.003892093832870824,1.5874625661174988,2.445697556432002,1.9960743266972647,17.22282832836565,3.259282287314384,4,85.27050451039483,4.193154298638467,True,True,True,4.193154298638467,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.9 kg (4.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~768 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.19. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3034793029211943,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, osprey, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6dfeadb8c5,"albatross,osprey,bat,bee","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.219597864749936,50.87942264547036,7,1.164245387338339,1.0,0.0,0.18452363438811065,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.248677377765831,198.4368782456811,1239.96803200826,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.4414636896818641,0.0,1.2,1.8809886510333182,1.0622653163629592,13.540823797356765,4.766627758248141,5,66.0990205102203,3.343020170284002,True,True,True,3.343020170284002,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.9 kg (3.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1240 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.34. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.32367009603383257,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, bee, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e043a7520e,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,13.08993819575624,57.5483345720834,14,1.7260620996884661,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.426324712874967,255.71842937055732,1387.611232831027,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9620859605520466,0.0,1.8669271544807218,2.8403850432552704,2.0370680189330432,18.72515934458725,3.6395775089175797,3,70.63827276783964,4.396379395491766,True,True,True,4.396379395491766,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (4.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1388 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.40. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1086979964216035,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a589e985e2,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,19.234745292564682,72.7548391472258,24,2.22370237898357,1.808924940899346,13.900058166512908,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.269662241399502,214.1852648659516,700.3134731963534,0.12248757845069402,4.899503138027761,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.4518411436004452,1.1620511881736078,2.7518658920902728,1.52458064211883,8.925553829301984,2.042520172238291,4,91.98958443979048,3.782469590348548,True,True,True,3.782469590348548,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.8 kg (3.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~700 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8b2824fad,"bee,albatross,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,24.146471964718458,51.010229541622316,24,2.342450659874377,1.8714275807899068,17.360608265736555,0.2062121989992968,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.573824030346799,242.4990326488525,2079.1440334605845,0.37259376220145424,14.903750488058169,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.3264349075351136,0.09123001489740751,1.9213715076236046,3.3652651519648185,1.9566163431353285,8.916672798833975,2.085323153716169,6,75.15670150634077,2.112533442407477,True,True,True,2.112533442407477,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.0 kg (2.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~2079 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.11. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.14953974092808625,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_04d4d8b09e,"tiger,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,20.66397815128161,66.99846369866592,5,2.373360804803897,1.6931802972752112,12.021673410341474,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.957630695678202,377.43079478917525,1871.1624937410356,1.3303950449039152,53.21580179615661,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7463808984781889,0.367804656616006,1.622703729015152,2.259088058899426,2.9000702424982534,17.761695039258765,3.3096693824738908,6,87.66244184994753,3.242282933526552,True,True,True,3.242282933526552,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.0 kg (3.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1871 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.24. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2124243211552977,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e43e860e6a,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,18.40623444266678,58.451747578055475,7,2.3386852860316347,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.63384794648022,305.9378917626275,2947.3591303078765,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5536702334256821,0.0,1.2,1.4971739492140772,1.3872394402738886,22.013474466349678,4.382638839789654,4,76.85798202072226,3.175649411623311,True,True,True,3.175649411623311,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.5 kg (3.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~2947 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8c292ed119,"bee,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,6,24.290909540300113,66.42257522764677,13,1.8968668875335495,2.4744231911905805,10.851367065598065,0.06628790483255495,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.033503204209396,365.45653316345613,4032.2658296582504,0.397715498450651,15.90861993802604,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,1.0255907187857183,0.08218900120129144,1.2,3.6740617537038336,1.7805182241269473,5.597444166262331,2.6750240259326468,5,90.71348476794688,2.734462252944775,True,True,True,2.734462252944775,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.4 kg (2.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~4032 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_902fb08986,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,24.401284050032828,78.68934325200189,10,1.3849522555039564,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.350132382826835,372.5481532879421,4228.4708587958075,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.3546668590378812,0.0,1.7305582774689705,3.4380646222856064,2.0172551722493544,11.030444203095488,5.214131556267085,6,103.09062730203472,3.224803378816289,True,True,True,3.224803378816289,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.7 kg (3.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~4228 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.22. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6bed35bcd2,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.617800641918464,56.13827716705461,5,1.3264687640089998,1.570070937998408,3.560631240818768,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.173751779651587,410.0351585865368,3761.5607658029626,2.122844566787783,84.91378267151133,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.34628520705499954,0.0,1.864470582482654,3.6788869343284962,2.27894744628972,15.866863960104624,4.545126034246273,6,72.75607780897307,3.3782013863763414,True,True,True,3.3782013863763414,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.1 kg (3.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~3762 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.38. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_035c0c4aa7,"albatross,osprey,bat,tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,22.25538700018953,62.19395233086151,18,1.9314365528438524,2.3024098027834556,11.810813833621994,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.946995193282838,215.49014498280812,1712.499146378198,2.5642126121152797,102.5685044846112,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7353853833922402,0.46462598638101266,1.2,4.130518399718268,1.9020666364307877,17.197198751155533,5.931032264029072,6,84.44933933105104,2.7945572157577785,True,True,True,2.7945572157577785,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.2 kg (2.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1712 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.79. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.33398377373612337,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, tiger, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2a93bf34e1,"osprey,tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,17.84637999607145,56.91211398377352,21,2.1829530893100646,1.106467514950759,9.575704049194815,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.833773632586972,362.05105985545345,1750.0728667794585,2.759752555954493,110.39010223817971,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.5823366043411876,0.17122527685776667,1.8923634692895637,3.3203882070410065,1.7335739936855803,12.700843317283104,5.200331774752245,4,74.75849397984497,3.189000458149029,True,True,True,3.189000458149029,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.9 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1750 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.37974226076183426,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f65b673006,"osprey,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,16.072464078927606,68.94716528976832,6,1.9003088292435995,2.0553625873863917,14.40138775891781,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.240198933057359,212.70783327464233,2178.170527351935,1.8820485346305755,75.28194138522302,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5760184705871328,0.0,1.315134574706748,2.4216100490003867,2.4777818350126886,23.24882197165931,5.331822669083027,6,85.01962936869593,4.289769443638952,True,True,True,4.289769443638952,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.9 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2178 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8cb808ebbf,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,22.590558697721505,64.19244610196625,9,1.5918860455080113,1.0,0.0,0.1551091567226024,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.017578186213663,203.1945450398736,816.3499717098057,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.3313230545705398,0.0,1.9132644668297478,0.5218367926499923,1.4679600071778127,19.631465211041252,4.968048266158835,4,86.78300479968776,2.841560802497582,True,True,True,2.841560802497582,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.2 kg (2.84:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~816 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.84. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0892ee072c,"bee,osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,17.711285298706642,54.16537714620994,5,2.0442330311144588,1.0,0.0,0.10129562510001783,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.72650760797402,272.95760587545124,2654.92423020195,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8749035583021894,0.0,1.8551306361145488,2.9402396992213164,2.3350099576292145,23.46606514403572,4.199436559898503,2,71.87666244491658,3.0582409030566144,True,True,True,3.0582409030566144,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.2 kg (3.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.7 kg (~2655 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, albatross, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6bfa549276,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,15.3926204011438,61.878344718382685,12,1.6771707925932604,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.008952138220669,254.30824260956575,1528.126058195891,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8045208932769663,0.0,1.2,3.496678983508442,1.804891167669277,6.295864928214819,4.840379455828116,6,77.27096511952648,4.020000695514105,True,True,True,4.020000695514105,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (4.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1528 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_df61ff9934,"osprey,albatross,bat,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,21.310625630496137,52.77603703344184,24,2.276794674885197,2.0781537052111627,9.471598103613882,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.4073205921513665,215.55598638950332,1381.1363103549643,0.11043039756877626,4.4172159027510505,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,1.1241372710092725,0.0,1.6613460283294814,1.6037150422350444,2.02694730015762,6.383787688766676,2.2288211192378773,4,74.08666266393797,2.4765127945337166,True,True,True,2.4765127945337166,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.8 kg (2.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1381 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.48. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.556991984919629,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8d6f61d626,"dragonfly,bat,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,18.72480835399928,69.44097511179848,17,1.306086874854372,2.883584003466937,6.098892611658833,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.954742382235686,192.80921483675831,1726.5568477843053,0.07820804625943878,3.128321850377551,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.624929241511819,0.0,1.6094252931224076,3.472288949447072,0.7425621086524874,13.722200023015247,5.442963894161956,2,88.16578346579776,3.708501245993642,True,True,True,3.708501245993642,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (3.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~1727 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.71. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.21055582162695918,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da55a48152,"dragonfly,bat,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.619976781521025,69.0721972997341,23,1.6068237703031365,2.3907280832254423,12.569822673942102,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.335580113209181,193.37908932524704,1611.926891290031,0.11075650947022031,4.430260378808812,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.46541942753471627,0.0,1.2,4.542446779608167,1.9586658304022035,16.378673752211164,4.954109450068939,5,86.69217408125513,3.9201071690499423,True,True,True,3.9201071690499423,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (3.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~1612 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.92. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.31918209984298085,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6a9ae02ffe,"cheetah,golden_eagle,tiger,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,21.66276591979866,75.27060190146872,23,1.3802056900129824,2.3940565642709455,18.164999204284968,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.20136896601169,191.8963076958201,1573.8124226287293,2.4295678024940752,97.18271209976301,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.13240435829440653,1.2,3.1037616533191588,1.3886625683407545,6.526035404997419,5.05862187013367,5,96.93336782126738,3.4746533374427155,True,True,True,3.4746533374427155,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.3 kg (3.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1574 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.47. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.21584222114365317,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2ef8b158cd,"bee,harpy_eagle,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,24.067951493184594,70.78169636283071,19,2.114678758945482,2.5619493997846794,12.563246543265278,0.11467003505799098,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.231654749288053,233.54538637475258,2623.101148050303,0.6350487314569081,25.401949258276325,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0896189200879056,0.0,1.2,3.497723406462273,1.489907404060936,5.633151956952922,4.350441966674403,5,94.84964785601531,2.9409107120260822,True,True,True,2.9409107120260822,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.8 kg (2.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~2623 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.94. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, bat, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c17f926e19,"cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,11,15.480063829710105,67.53608900686808,7,2.3891515325070447,1.0027937159956128,17.46361134139981,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.544369607502799,431.5937012140169,3256.102402228673,1.8448579702301082,73.79431880920433,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.5173729518227658,0.10893648739056715,1.7712840571551738,3.8833865516973076,1.4862597890878675,13.96596341895023,5.812973926095948,4,83.01615283657819,4.362778458138491,True,True,True,4.362778458138491,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.5 kg (4.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~3256 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, osprey, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a2a9ec0255,"dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,15.452435451086716,61.49074679160184,5,2.385657084974299,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.333263211434245,334.9880194169017,3796.5073967287926,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.36898999848353,0.0,1.2,2.942940423540632,2.3526756252449816,15.509789564197211,5.941130163579933,2,76.94318224268856,3.9793563277610984,True,True,True,3.9793563277610984,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.5 kg (3.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~3797 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.98. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_68f31dba4e,"bat,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,5,13.45716037966728,69.40391040130501,7,2.0337758296913986,1.0,0.0,0.18175678602129958,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.092376593767854,236.3111885364016,1912.3191309574388,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.4610416470911067,0.0,1.7216598903934992,3.167779008417212,1.7862500501509564,7.052880771519221,3.132561241389286,6,82.8610707809723,5.157396392939546,True,True,True,5.157396392939546,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (5.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1912 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.16. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4430417098710975,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, dragonfly, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_836d6dc3c3,"osprey,cheetah,golden_eagle,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,15.091161946027942,61.56755308592218,14,2.42919323928162,2.9032926127579985,18.523394980116336,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.457996034954773,231.14114855332025,1261.567472318914,0.37126227459633443,14.850490983853376,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.39182251437188687,1.2,1.0827196504742012,0.8813761928921389,15.347647564805358,5.530675892156183,4,76.65871503195012,4.079709256723405,True,True,True,4.079709256723405,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.6 kg (4.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1262 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a7630daa06,"tiger,cheetah,bee,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,20.854103590840385,77.298650846578,13,1.1725325864544327,2.0781613394737244,17.900718146761754,0.2162903016418344,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.206841779316581,183.17737725306827,770.5982436538424,1.9508661107281142,78.03464442912457,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3457573984984198,0.5827920343955162,1.5484369810945786,3.875735596354361,1.8611126807586893,6.460851433674996,4.7516902587775665,6,98.15275443741838,3.7066398231823015,True,True,True,3.7066398231823015,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bee, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (3.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~771 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.71. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3972186027959856,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bee, bat, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8b439264f0,"bat,harpy_eagle,albatross,bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,15.427465183720516,69.52140507319652,11,1.593194489667579,2.828171826252464,16.145640425812143,0.057746241016449845,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.418765912241799,226.3050605268864,1905.2093293315684,0.2123295624692435,8.493182498769741,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4740564943055498,0.056612468179765806,0.7867537511745297,1.2357561423201373,1.914217791968275,19.398297079954798,3.38472375294079,5,84.94887025691703,4.506340104825348,True,True,True,4.506340104825348,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.5 kg (4.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1905 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.51. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, cheetah, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a0aae70ba0,"bee,tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,20.84977542185867,72.27488048242171,23,1.1942492506759337,1.5882905288974556,12.891195588029912,0.05204227875815176,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9876047766690754,239.81270712852438,956.2782964516458,2.771520135925661,110.86080543702644,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5938211642398392,0.47076706559415715,1.965990482202496,3.5892766793206556,2.0366642302880824,13.038055860446365,3.421926877919871,6,93.12465590428037,3.466458463943431,True,True,True,3.466458463943431,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.3 kg (3.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~956 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.47. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_17d8cba357,"bee,osprey,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,12.882576024453895,54.83694227961506,14,2.427187122508003,1.8462231791640564,15.876140673180643,0.12451094368686483,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.6329721643709814,287.523189146588,1044.563742780727,2.523788093491749,100.95152373966997,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.34243463767439075,0.0,1.3025585506543733,1.7186623641119736,2.447978097807434,6.0767635429518325,3.727939031481841,4,67.71951830406896,4.2566752313763,True,True,True,4.2566752313763,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.8 kg (4.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~1045 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.26. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2744395976259265,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_554db109b4,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,14.3463489156428,59.34163458592256,19,1.4581379450728238,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.761081939555096,319.45639450603,1840.4144648640772,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9496879827680008,0.0,1.2,1.694559594289396,0.6312715561984019,17.580123438283195,2.442100411631992,2,73.68798350156536,4.136357963608312,True,True,True,4.136357963608312,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (4.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1840 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7a143cc578,"tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,17.80899106862785,52.293697102843076,10,1.9490600552548671,1.1680491497074228,19.50634373541126,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.108243836380597,230.8688848017939,1641.0723274044135,0.4822107115772307,19.28842846308923,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6081594587118923,0.41085008291184055,0.9786276967255314,3.3344174138820275,1.9796676396442812,15.196118922306269,5.3161430086044765,5,70.10268817147093,2.9363649462974437,True,True,True,2.9363649462974437,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.3 kg (2.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1641 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.94. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.16700395557407144,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_21db3e814d,"bee,bat,albatross,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,24.21401440487641,72.1664466265427,24,1.2045848032446174,1.710230964380798,10.796819429857102,0.16418257035148326,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.181047335698786,207.7092256301888,1906.9882325721028,2.047324589987417,81.89298359949667,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5237273662305328,0.0,0.9236233078349745,3.1576239017618253,0.5720223851528106,20.17689495370754,5.673577383641856,6,96.3804610314191,2.980358622897707,True,True,True,2.980358622897707,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.2 kg (2.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~1907 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.98. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3824130102037909,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_330966bea6,"golden_eagle,bat,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,13.861685976379459,63.002110375333494,13,1.5208666172118177,2.894433855432112,11.458606928646564,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.066558621358322,213.15424649120507,1719.421224712767,0.24649270880923502,9.8597083523694,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.6576578925346014,0.00964581714310746,1.2,2.1346633326840396,2.0531161881537168,18.858762873003716,4.638453879766395,4,76.86379635171295,4.545053933748761,True,True,True,4.545053933748761,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.0 kg (4.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1719 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.55. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10874447181131129,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, cheetah, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9462138ba4,"albatross,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,13.04672301691692,57.928637323303555,15,2.0650756532738925,2.6311812754211656,4.647255120216141,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.494460040133057,355.08056088687187,1595.8953919340786,0.24202128270722856,9.680851308289142,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4928942141614362,0.0,1.638393749970505,1.882193814963382,1.9576745009850842,8.091140442207415,5.5531976634661255,5,70.97536034022048,4.440090990526195,True,True,True,4.440090990526195,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.9 kg (4.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1596 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_002a94e994,"tiger,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,20.372184088089426,59.47888771629813,17,1.2678867502001747,2.665038576861578,4.847352187160039,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.012679233253206,229.69390724353516,2070.1575078185974,2.1462681728104425,85.8507269124177,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7912435483909381,0.37375690261012684,1.7765277530293662,1.983691746899865,1.3789625563902033,20.263773765262812,5.98703956240098,4,79.85107180438756,2.9196127160009513,True,True,True,2.9196127160009513,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.5 kg (2.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~2070 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.92. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9513e7bb8a,"albatross,bee,osprey,bat","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,23.400861025928503,60.74385602343845,12,2.085241849584316,1.0,0.0,0.1183402603349474,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.278008047993987,242.28839749678792,1278.8001119236128,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5188671645233138,0.0,1.2,1.3392818278909278,0.6057393856169109,13.69522079955177,3.5461284091562044,6,84.14471704936695,2.595795768204142,True,True,True,2.595795768204142,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.7 kg (2.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1279 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.60. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.37717853665884604,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, osprey, bat, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_896d1d1365,"dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,12.388525653664042,66.90998788401274,16,2.4330788164623547,1.721137876338196,18.94728978109992,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.359954068752504,344.497311340226,3224.479010953247,0.3731255759068799,14.925023036275196,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.34110219370096445,0.5776623484626221,1.6242790633484439,3.9248530523769896,2.0539730576349515,10.942938513536047,4.695946235496444,6,79.29851353767678,5.400964550145915,True,True,True,5.400964550145915,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (5.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~3224 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_83d52897a5,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,14.85727224617477,75.50019453728179,12,2.3631289916719185,1.3228027852367945,13.194922226703495,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.762472994558099,253.1380946215044,2724.3919072578337,1.427391046005403,57.09564184021612,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.87707890900528,0.5365118918301159,0.9151593407075185,0.6928440309424957,2.9352028352696213,12.788773825221718,4.655120085674021,2,90.35746678345656,5.081699607188693,True,True,True,5.081699607188693,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.5 kg (5.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2724 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e6a80ed6b9,"cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,19.59889021685632,73.09209780682218,22,1.3619496502856645,2.649743615962816,8.860113837084121,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.241580765055112,180.11321395022696,763.9647438235387,1.3230678310228214,52.922713240912856,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6676315292542444,1.5453622697508897,1.6639034160427884,2.2544169361777726,18.32965892364046,3.5306307366863092,4,92.6909880236785,3.7293998281575265,True,True,True,3.7293998281575265,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.1 kg (3.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~764 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a8f2e37833,"bee,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,6,17.149686107794814,71.48545399722546,4,1.9504937654905692,1.9441376648954052,5.937965873389141,0.1401937616154717,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.7685235503517025,192.52976771817646,725.5529637896909,2.2595231187620453,90.38092475048181,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.543018716022308,0.0,1.2,3.985881337904421,1.8993525851271897,16.404695423472933,5.0897029351533245,3,88.63514010502027,4.1683243382941075,True,True,True,4.1683243382941075,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.5 kg (4.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.8 kg (~726 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4bd50e6521,"bee,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,19.346262348702133,67.2512110515811,7,1.5251250853341904,1.086188261161387,13.516421057957155,0.2271829479145596,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.2329688036250985,212.9841188323644,1114.5392495173437,0.8738030942638502,34.95212377055401,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.9688044968052334,0.07306879593524107,1.866908018941134,1.8097369076469736,2.8193960741385844,5.787202314803672,5.172919630040118,3,86.59747340028323,3.4761862441141105,True,True,True,3.4761862441141105,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.3 kg (3.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1115 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.48. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3081560902757435,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_94f4c634e2,"cheetah,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,12.942204050508895,72.54315475062499,5,1.6534083254924505,2.622092663306597,10.42482368485193,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.805033809387112,203.17575272894948,2398.496630212924,0.2749441378713482,10.997765514853928,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.676582543759086,0.6249373012924325,1.2,2.5853803054989615,0.9674378104585845,8.202152889779157,4.29996401705626,4,85.48535880113388,5.605162340781712,True,True,True,5.605162340781712,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.5 kg (5.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~2398 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_62f7234586,"osprey,golden_eagle,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,12.060745796827964,66.57699848274034,14,1.7409687304766805,2.01189487967674,12.79382327148131,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.036250221034077,335.1192736720981,1352.6252424317852,2.116917982062726,84.67671928250905,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.33531855483991674,0.37775648049366695,1.5859656876408437,0.45264644554037115,2.2446404000169693,23.337467385993207,5.244790540268792,4,78.6377442795683,5.520139434515768,True,True,True,5.520139434515768,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.6 kg (5.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~1353 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1600a76e7,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,21.16569555096823,52.38034599935379,19,2.4885661738546268,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.553405596113035,294.87673670339393,1637.5701197721778,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.8933198730070651,0.0,1.2,2.2630688673741224,1.905068478858942,13.733259169229648,5.499945315102808,4,73.54604155032203,2.474775557137674,True,True,True,2.474775557137674,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.4 kg (2.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.6 kg (~1638 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.47. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.31236186584038905,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40bb86255e,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,17.762824667494424,74.66602484649202,10,2.3056319725347683,1.2772244015606808,14.832681723790289,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.4579393232813285,220.916505610089,1205.7488831312048,2.7689866076536367,110.75946430614547,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.3497498315152897,0.0,1.7450715991962138,2.833638328542672,0.7209259679032591,24.01229984531691,4.599614044896662,5,92.42884951398645,4.203499513403924,True,True,True,4.203499513403924,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (4.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1206 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ee3f1df7a,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,16.546959703976572,58.6255437671899,23,1.85220086222269,1.990215816039141,5.284116537018409,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.388855159019031,191.48730246306638,1414.8719426908658,1.0817784659360254,43.27113863744102,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.31851314315774726,0.4898821054980708,1.0427230636664664,0.5457620954670634,2.280822360624734,8.403354226784675,5.307477490192943,5,75.17250347116648,3.542979786981713,True,True,True,3.542979786981713,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (3.54:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1415 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.54. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.16964786122446085,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_47ac133b61,"bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,16.29503508608972,58.29440329809278,17,1.9520579013261399,2.872805286242836,8.889515815168519,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.709542027861538,347.60718614554924,2679.892210775801,2.8123780590236205,112.49512236094482,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.6837282487032063,0.0,1.5689287549863935,1.0549148748675377,0.9830717940357103,11.981950099599263,3.5896668122780433,5,74.5894383841825,3.5774334323376746,True,True,True,3.5774334323376746,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.3 kg (3.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~2680 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.58. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a615dff7c4,"dragonfly,osprey,albatross,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,22.456374298494552,64.55739147203451,22,1.7406040226499364,1.8682142269817958,12.598019952752134,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.978008694048446,264.37504707381896,2902.3115652658516,2.437958833822438,97.51835335289752,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.5692331504371376,1.4100762876756727,0.7597247014133083,3.1098789721013915,17.40301479590059,5.4242465114682314,4,87.01376577052906,2.87479138947031,True,True,True,2.87479138947031,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.6 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2902 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.1563618135601874,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, albatross, tiger, cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_19af21ebe5,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,12.181168712211546,51.609627524734655,19,1.5394302981996306,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.357701896208955,610.8211423104528,5105.061019332591,0.851453864549378,34.05815458197512,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,titanium,1.056737103818963,0.0,1.293829377340441,1.3964311045609323,2.396132250823456,5.985405368783945,3.1200793793521098,2,63.7907962369462,4.236837100285486,True,True,True,4.236837100285486,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.6 kg (4.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~5105 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.24. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3236889398103556,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b1eafb3e6e,"cheetah,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,10,16.006133071145474,66.72248823793655,7,1.503340772207184,2.875218810101213,6.0553161014268975,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.851916148899308,207.1668510981293,1419.4898925558907,2.0500238891034526,82.00095556413811,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.4250515303490994,1.2,3.5727715836034566,2.164537536186515,24.234391014125066,3.382983030643139,4,82.72862130908202,4.168557636086276,True,True,True,4.168557636086276,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (4.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1419 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, osprey, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7833a6a758,"golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,17.26778017547098,70.2002148003071,9,1.1470350054392708,2.852277989777895,9.657136995780272,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.05677130018788,227.84319942524587,2063.5237494975504,0.13757445671830937,5.502978268732375,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.4282469155060349,0.15091339330827577,0.9005685071285969,1.405998861645513,3.2211364692531843,19.97497406276125,4.253708565484401,5,87.46799497577807,4.065387333342769,True,True,True,4.065387333342769,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.2 kg (4.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~2064 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.07. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.30115303441093616,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b09127134e,"cheetah,bee,osprey,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,16.62095155860566,62.39563631726701,19,1.3319779036479888,2.316140134767684,19.386759071520412,0.16355562960321077,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.467959241798729,213.69259037835738,1168.4623744632495,0.6497943748582746,25.991774994330985,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6804968039132774,1.505229202059386,3.145362648525604,1.5567238671339405,23.76548913453716,5.084898473771153,4,79.01658787587267,3.754035146378912,True,True,True,3.754035146378912,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.4 kg (3.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1168 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.75. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, osprey, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c240731bcc,"osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,16.07584617776621,71.97058072661576,14,1.5943771725292506,2.8356181321721294,13.77625878349337,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.781641007054093,317.7056630830583,1519.1544267712634,0.6895565871448716,27.58226348579486,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4007452752813669,0.300750600657012,1.2,1.376519033305912,3.288762050983251,5.924769423175345,2.3099136418306596,5,88.04642690438197,4.47693887654605,True,True,True,4.47693887654605,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (4.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1519 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.48. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_84e5fa375d,"harpy_eagle,tiger,albatross,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,15.883798262425538,61.97715768909639,16,1.6282001171305232,1.6172153605197817,12.554139716727118,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.158554795207298,180.3899035930677,1652.1108165592723,2.9032652727902124,116.1306109116085,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.4728091374965838,0.47759353980706754,1.2,4.393033708949802,2.338132545209957,11.707805332434384,2.7230701248108704,5,77.86095595152193,3.9019104036160277,True,True,True,3.9019104036160277,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.0 kg (3.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~1652 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.90. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_66f0eadfbf,"bat,golden_eagle,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,22.876111454628585,61.87566775876426,20,2.2392577019963893,1.7722267472408915,15.559991036993015,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.695997928094566,217.67002519526872,1675.1880629110801,2.939529611529572,117.58118446118289,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9721881229725495,0.0,1.2,0.7364788463733904,0.9916190755394225,23.702819764064856,5.036946018040494,6,84.75177921339284,2.7048158023484707,True,True,True,2.7048158023484707,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1675 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c3a70e294b,"osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,12.95973595842307,56.45183855946367,20,2.1701350503704617,1.3607611064773706,3.1003657405235643,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.21946180533361,209.10499402994066,1718.7305117336098,0.6487472818761205,25.94989127504482,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7833124038837651,0.0,1.5285999240374293,3.7389462694740603,1.0821775610450404,5.097413896567682,4.213252758307252,2,69.41157451788673,4.355940486794662,True,True,True,4.355940486794662,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (4.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1719 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bfe363d978,"dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,21.801974693673515,65.30939010746866,19,1.2592255273595845,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.813545410052715,687.5130697870643,3996.8884512118393,0.9133348711288685,36.53339484515474,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.39215881562096583,0.0,1.573297143242698,2.920288173103507,0.5215896238889446,14.65265395352715,4.132154761772226,3,87.11136480114217,2.9955722371524494,True,True,True,2.9955722371524494,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.3 kg (3.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~3997 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.00. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c0f7333bde,"albatross,osprey,tiger,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,13.26892437686212,72.7237335779014,16,1.7243077688496657,1.2216334061762655,16.654480340787085,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.214531273782174,731.7345969139644,5279.12213354419,1.611052805440899,64.44211221763597,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,titanium,0.47151093922842985,0.2331649305832492,1.2608015171845661,3.632582143292015,3.01203722140085,13.646204835537594,2.9354475670967592,2,85.99265795476352,5.480755750233565,True,True,True,5.480755750233565,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.7 kg (5.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~5279 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.48. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_36595d9a9e,"harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,16.90879214113594,69.79638076442079,5,1.5756394945626668,2.0198738162561156,8.472821798700409,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.0700065326533963,374.6325920180641,1150.1245048403314,0.4902617285072647,19.610469140290586,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5166284694968347,0.5075590088686477,1.3227468526445132,2.228829713771239,0.7356096930317702,18.792095563880128,5.631099797375743,4,86.70517290555674,4.127815883112029,True,True,True,4.127815883112029,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.8 kg (4.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~1150 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.13. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_55e675ba62,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,20.2530540976827,50.757195273318644,24,1.5168676283973057,2.3694799852408464,18.980572239977825,0.1356021817450655,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.084233009799892,184.99526495570777,755.5637677887788,0.37289111539270936,14.915644615708374,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.4890907033146326,1.249771339398566,3.8131718615415156,1.4294442003813104,13.321857884842036,2.2849067027709316,4,71.01024937100135,2.506150184980059,True,True,True,2.506150184980059,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (2.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~756 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, bee, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5dd8babbcd,"tiger,cheetah,bat,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,20.859419590051406,64.96552650063894,18,2.440243470966489,2.2387983144474615,17.898927816326676,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.657585267147276,207.15602260863025,1793.4709293373053,1.4177933311108313,56.71173324443325,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.5502235299286271,0.6259958697177781,1.4186103445590863,3.619644088560842,1.9526516869510306,13.473759769715098,4.8554696025379505,6,85.82494609069035,3.1144455491764163,True,True,True,3.1144455491764163,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.0 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1793 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3ba18066f8,"golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,16.97946978450878,55.88735519098326,14,1.3478737366289582,2.747333279484545,6.600268101838053,0.04283181913143205,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.009442849280767,276.3752648220992,2213.6118885474407,0.6514478667443604,26.057914669774416,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5546644013684157,0.0,1.6988189263262052,0.9101766615412219,2.31552025502963,18.04810523141854,3.2259309352453283,4,72.86682497549204,3.2914664533265987,True,True,True,3.2914664533265987,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.9 kg (3.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~2214 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.29. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3802045981898119,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2c5c01b8e2,"bee,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,20.14767702551698,68.65312835983659,20,2.3350134081704867,1.0,0.0,0.09366429739570914,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.307839267434897,208.81068840018838,2152.3870133515743,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.40263358754591316,0.0,1.052875887396621,4.944607439724058,0.6505888074180108,15.580644789374059,5.426528551517698,5,88.80080538535357,3.4074959744931177,True,True,True,3.4074959744931177,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.7 kg (3.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2152 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.41. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15322664957657756,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f0a27bbe6a,"golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,19.47151607235448,71.00160597909078,5,1.6400604804860914,1.0179084304681514,4.317951913487708,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.939936121938536,352.4994409620482,2446.323603295659,0.026966149413032214,1.0786459765212886,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.13370757294429575,1.1229723249834023,0.45519033384165536,1.0086388105383495,6.05406436134076,5.641457914794826,5,90.47312205144526,3.646434397571043,True,True,True,3.646434397571043,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.0 kg (3.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~2446 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.65. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e0bcd47e80,"tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,12.846621367931634,79.39266793891001,22,1.6154996904546026,2.0376380637978118,18.752318183570857,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.390768769220927,249.3712285754814,2092.4163166734024,0.8197816786980024,32.791267147920095,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.4718049591639076,0.5274651864794543,1.2346665118149776,4.9562842522864905,2.2615290545769744,16.8606679483685,2.1148590546850627,4,92.23928930684164,6.180042648185606,True,True,True,6.180042648185606,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.4 kg (6.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~2092 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d74d0f23a5,"bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,3,20.456415633484998,77.21605187294986,16,1.123927563946367,1.0,0.0,0.12154240408288941,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.174786482324587,267.83653099182726,2725.1795150083544,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.84072993431478,0.0,1.2,3.091150066364637,1.071424497885649,7.075661946296239,2.0933575295343734,3,97.67246750643486,3.7746618594586687,True,True,True,3.7746618594586687,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.2 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2725 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.20356972720271607,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da8a7e0046,"dragonfly,bat,albatross,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,13.028637556328588,64.7532161635387,14,2.182001589520696,2.704200270143128,17.482604869939458,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.710825586095526,194.01246823141906,1690.0087722917906,0.8212531185733051,32.8501247429322,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,1.0512830488048295,0.1463179025842004,1.4362596392341906,3.2216091430497764,2.7859307499250354,16.696015141935465,5.742280678860533,6,77.78185371986729,4.970068119830779,True,True,True,4.970068119830779,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (4.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1690 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b03f993d75,"albatross,dragonfly","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,23.064299513363913,52.28688785484757,20,1.9383456490744062,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.699698984916598,191.51384205894436,900.0574091218984,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7944888774878393,0.0,1.7455537973559703,2.525886810856409,1.8830871508656257,5.8213369975768625,2.409638515469384,6,75.35118736821148,2.2670052400486522,True,True,True,2.2670052400486522,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.3 kg (2.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~900 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6f44d9fa35,"cheetah,tiger,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.686492495254434,75.59934983015904,14,2.171342548249555,1.912280505559968,8.289582588302853,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.977417674342691,250.8500182975367,1499.4353329808835,0.6240819599522819,24.963278398091276,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.4870668327442019,0.8030635382037034,4.992487941051794,2.915750409164412,7.15757353629807,2.202087615123691,5,93.28584232541348,4.274411664746051,True,True,True,4.274411664746051,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.6 kg (4.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1499 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.27. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4296793231819097,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, bat, albatross, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6372c57fc4,"golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,23.989796281387022,66.87461219371943,11,2.12866477358523,1.5099510201946278,5.308766049920174,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.517510682518026,226.31191161490182,2380.237947990805,0.7477445540099986,29.909782160399946,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5819374439514483,0.0,1.2169787539343537,0.9819557460871436,0.8354575733348173,5.671544545543659,2.9155592245020565,4,90.86440847510644,2.7876273482824643,True,True,True,2.7876273482824643,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (2.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2380 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c74565fa60,"osprey,dragonfly,bat","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,6,13.952637636875101,76.28138740633216,20,1.6259532145688014,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.972103523469067,219.49684017335142,1310.8578525895987,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.9168111883536891,0.0,1.3986744510474813,1.5419471562517473,0.5901038665314766,22.865805876978587,3.2050446383878746,5,90.23402504320725,5.467166093723373,True,True,True,5.467166093723373,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.3 kg (5.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1311 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.47. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1198fcf938,"cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,15.607265990934987,55.37546665613898,20,2.0962827733920895,2.333279563098753,6.420716902438315,0.03137552693538498,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.5965132147742285,234.9812727565247,1550.0570709628826,1.5063697175335202,60.25478870134081,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.6258351511645555,0.6191583966753115,1.2816029705353482,2.9618108780650463,1.1950522863652386,19.85431201280594,2.4392465261390406,4,70.98273264707397,3.5480568273970703,True,True,True,3.5480568273970703,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.4 kg (3.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1550 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.55. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_00a45bcf18,"cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,22.966943147390403,67.39201645987126,21,1.5258415485608,1.9634697969417034,15.812292695520172,0.12686694157770467,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.6751725648025575,195.85575406865752,1307.3709562178196,1.7149605547977411,68.59842219190965,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.1819095410111173,1.2,3.8960412216022013,3.2423344103074494,8.664048937027292,5.047671089993257,6,90.35895960726165,2.934305015142105,True,True,True,2.934305015142105,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.4 kg (2.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1307 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.36878250911962884,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cce8614f20,"osprey,dragonfly,bat","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,6,12.81105222942933,73.97777966364517,4,2.273334306210876,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.9537917799972355,411.6738876246071,2039.3467205542845,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5159765864677175,0.0,1.2856414635566775,2.9830691408791563,1.1092119494806731,18.895282743417965,3.5237483145898194,4,86.7888318930745,5.774527988708427,True,True,True,5.774527988708427,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.0 kg (5.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~2039 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f814f5d742,"bat,tiger,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,16.903536257420818,71.60126058873067,23,1.5252059256451274,1.3503737078177667,4.25184100904128,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.727312174178012,247.9239996232803,1667.8621409365985,1.7445374767949038,69.78149907179615,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.856578723030749,0.42777736659701054,1.5756881256367925,3.0644466679543214,2.5536523970532268,24.757783560927862,2.1234648177803446,3,88.50479684615149,4.235874641751191,True,True,True,4.235874641751191,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (4.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~1668 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.24. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8c87988cc2,"tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,18.34598066124925,76.98382962552793,4,2.369708797322652,1.1476740289927443,5.053666969397149,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.975455302520585,213.09247330918714,1486.4170228717956,1.7230326106232472,68.92130442492989,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.6010775551137095,0.2897516555145493,1.0195683852322333,2.460784058797467,3.735358763482946,24.176136573236832,4.812553195556439,5,95.32981028677719,4.196223197167908,True,True,True,4.196223197167908,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.0 kg (4.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1486 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f618189ea3,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,19.429223819326495,71.60788843041935,18,1.8217956547626208,1.0,0.0,0.03541176756115569,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.27269377455529,257.8379176504894,2390.852053841992,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.642426217248048,0.0,0.7824040805953356,2.8260229270563526,2.347364904240106,16.583468881278826,3.1391079153704737,3,91.03711224974585,3.685576382067825,True,True,True,3.685576382067825,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (3.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~2391 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.69. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.21227638249119632,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f2c46205c9,"bee,bat,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.750007893945934,53.019213731431634,24,2.0751272291206906,1.6950137079601266,14.208994065008763,0.08149416277256535,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.550940929039257,336.1862253952086,3547.0810053015234,1.7668597342380519,70.67438936952207,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8730904878334251,0.0,0.8018402077373487,1.3539605570259037,1.2849401571043964,19.516063123493243,2.0225503620607723,4,70.76922162537757,2.9869966282953095,True,True,True,2.9869966282953095,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (2.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~3547 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_20b93816ca,"harpy_eagle,tiger,albatross,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,18.330848945135678,59.606780243881005,16,1.7174391037579233,2.5165526525541235,6.940473122326063,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.46532160451647,199.52092817100845,1489.4878956282082,1.2056546230592757,48.22618492237103,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.37110840295516057,0.4230677723393297,1.2,1.260855136624429,2.343387707724203,23.92630853880053,3.5118523090425384,2,77.93762918901669,3.251719569687383,True,True,True,3.251719569687383,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.6 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1489 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f7bea99c00,"bat,cheetah,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,12.45342184544955,68.98269378853794,9,2.2781607137551756,2.0471764590924773,18.944610599004335,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.537774113113455,340.4819353534365,3587.921724350212,2.343298963062179,93.73195852248716,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.68164183966271,1.3251699494332163,3.6942919286921603,1.6103103449239562,18.382422730285146,4.60990587456299,4,81.4361156339875,5.539256169479559,True,True,True,5.539256169479559,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (5.54:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~3588 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.54. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, albatross, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c4c5890926,"harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,12.738443892623051,54.682564630508296,18,1.547425656954631,1.875706706491352,3.569439769371367,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.771613636414095,194.85597028626626,1904.0572563859791,2.0387266614130275,81.5490664565211,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7063785476833254,0.0,1.223261741296547,2.323095466543197,1.7868157948515964,10.32576825613123,4.388395323519376,3,67.42100852313135,4.292719353434957,True,True,True,4.292719353434957,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.7 kg (4.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~1904 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d7dd183855,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,21.197666815741044,64.28969716127695,11,2.202285046317524,1.0,0.0,0.13586152692251102,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.877902814295315,214.22599690368722,1259.1995900954025,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.502009674593652,0.0,1.4915281319660076,2.6589462943400126,2.1928414402887926,15.641151966042134,5.882220405594108,6,85.48736397701799,3.0328666697193514,True,True,True,3.0328666697193514,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.3 kg (3.03:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1259 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.03. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9c43a22ed8,"osprey,bat,golden_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,12.094453228999617,69.19508625623504,9,2.446119993754335,2.990740458328025,15.562755404826657,0.2269992458547351,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.397824600271249,233.20740433057233,1492.0200683915393,2.2423231975373326,89.6929279014933,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6578742305673072,0.0,1.4479058352615715,2.5300196280653573,1.4253860854891445,19.716730602225255,3.9256060844053815,3,81.28953948523466,5.7212248413447675,True,True,True,5.7212248413447675,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.2 kg (5.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1492 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.72. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_868614a5d2,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,16.506634760142738,60.25177956403576,12,1.1901938705193804,2.078312570049109,5.791172187112711,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.768533974814064,253.79654283305277,1971.6270656889233,0.7171094809220327,28.68437923688131,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5973104287669029,0.15726059317285604,0.8045379657810061,3.998152818375681,2.265258978694586,13.621849935478485,2.7631360985750995,4,76.75841432417849,3.6501552520881453,True,True,True,3.6501552520881453,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.3 kg (3.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1972 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.65. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10272147277374197,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_84d11c1573,"bat,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,14.668355255660753,56.28011548773217,16,1.3833003471920027,1.0328925080885012,12.419855818075892,0.09686122656218774,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.419276466205552,211.53052268472152,934.8118607847496,2.6764821220691997,107.05928488276798,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.28365794582752507,1.4129976412180976,2.304483364439009,2.119882528245177,20.657789541226197,4.669961228955081,4,70.94847074339292,3.836838862081198,True,True,True,3.836838862081198,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.3 kg (3.84:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~935 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.84. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.45267537263126634,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e0a8eefd3,"harpy_eagle,tiger,golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,8,23.13762725201689,58.885827307143586,22,1.1246224723160207,1.2078077411979071,7.451393577547473,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.793264631927096,246.34490408551846,1180.7963160085885,1.8727786862690514,74.91114745076206,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.41356173982933625,0.21858450095518966,0.6088870797053407,0.9105245393038981,1.9165845355351228,14.832129559768575,4.177389958139964,4,82.02345455916048,2.5450244601900804,True,True,True,2.5450244601900804,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.9 kg (2.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1181 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.55. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, golden_eagle, albatross, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4f1e177c4a,"albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,18.24519975520292,52.41736797721485,18,1.9048754056133252,1.6335787826304398,7.3429507054702965,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.5363413323921025,342.7199173120235,1554.6945263365358,2.5990986351460945,103.96394540584379,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.4881073669424234,0.0,0.5086798163580488,3.888611708250577,1.5152906024188884,18.429472431610037,4.195496918923405,4,70.66256773241777,2.8729402078630124,True,True,True,2.8729402078630124,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.4 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1555 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15429928089877662,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_75038a7a85,"albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,18.32285400855195,58.451434812475995,5,2.162155682426909,2.863235472869995,19.539483580595977,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.087716798011077,231.38868057309665,1177.2400770213633,1.0643402618964914,42.57361047585966,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9790920894081409,0.39349960707322146,1.03454361189951,2.5227805192203525,1.3232319479755579,24.706795368537374,4.090947431650367,4,76.77428882102794,3.190083530938715,True,True,True,3.190083530938715,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.5 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~1177 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.18624466633042347,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bdc5864e04,"tiger,dragonfly,cheetah,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,20.427605585514698,64.60290068856897,10,1.7704079643732307,2.561466042371638,13.180883679033292,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.510658793480758,215.39866634315283,2479.3805528468397,0.6573657853996316,26.294631415985265,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3289744137549517,1.2,0.628056160695712,1.0668713795370879,5.0314422239304495,3.7454256867396234,6,85.03050627408366,3.1625292753047454,True,True,True,3.1625292753047454,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.6 kg (3.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2479 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, albatross, osprey, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a71b33cb2f,"bee,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,18.093558984387077,76.59218153379081,9,1.9537398111965487,1.0,0.0,0.21979684372770023,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.802792418893338,197.6170867749596,1937.199280081361,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5150536240007728,0.0,1.050042414691105,2.7825661547429004,2.2649441040942735,12.942630952859918,4.087674518032771,6,94.68574051817788,4.233118625245711,True,True,True,4.233118625245711,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (4.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~1937 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.23. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_44142aed40,"albatross,bat,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,20.29154459764907,73.19944985669123,12,1.1297317630080306,1.9402839572071127,18.444902526209418,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.135445301534718,238.34409152302575,2654.067594098638,0.2897130159105278,11.588520636421112,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.49403317326381674,1.245369243991107,3.23351852773413,1.3586292061939764,17.78254408805278,5.561628526883632,4,93.4909944543403,3.607386786374653,True,True,True,3.607386786374653,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.2 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2654 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f013597130,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,22.618702274797858,72.74419692804196,23,1.9978734566793697,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.303283558831854,231.8818766859799,1461.6172209058125,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.8108808726591842,0.0,1.2,2.460254018522492,1.084406884013423,19.380854173852274,3.3906991981681354,6,95.36289920283981,3.216108335671175,True,True,True,3.216108335671175,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.7 kg (3.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1462 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.22. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3627003439543617,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_36e9ef76e0,"osprey,bat,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,14.016606850220352,71.98929367106022,20,2.0264123801717595,1.0,0.0,0.08254743506975123,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.384819247432567,438.58965509325174,1923.1363613777012,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.575816726555717,0.0,1.734249879503826,2.2076433520307814,2.2922589460580785,12.496679144338875,5.187848980805169,6,86.00590052128058,5.136000063376858,True,True,True,5.136000063376858,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1923 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, dragonfly, bee, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_66d464aa80,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,17.943298646200052,77.85159868547302,4,1.460059007151235,2.9260254938114354,5.682691178867984,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.139410484804598,183.73931008190937,1863.008287115275,0.3627525687436345,14.510102749745379,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6782390277584154,0.0,1.0281839200965255,2.8353505252500626,2.499322116383877,13.756370709910865,5.962450538746999,5,95.79489733167307,4.338756224288786,True,True,True,4.338756224288786,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (4.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~1863 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.34. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4826498381345925,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dc5e348f66,"bat,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,13.576383536259033,62.55625122506446,13,1.6375301579360548,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.021970068002906,192.60601638620062,2122.8977475259803,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.362261217047115,0.0,1.5405570519124796,1.051497388967457,1.920058381490993,19.058733336764742,2.131258060429203,3,76.13263476132349,4.607725692044039,True,True,True,4.607725692044039,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.6 kg (4.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2123 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6c6bdf65c8,"tiger,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,24.199971449283524,65.57881601870557,14,1.7343176224387578,1.3735818284115873,6.800826277053262,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.992235561574391,383.68832851634323,2682.839175213013,2.806118955745221,112.24475822980884,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.09336816881696375,0.6653203030895762,1.320478439271962,2.071402386079753,24.858066102128205,3.391122420596902,4,89.77878746798909,2.709871627581905,True,True,True,2.709871627581905,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.6 kg (2.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~2683 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.71. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5a04592f45,"golden_eagle,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,22.968683056624776,57.51392124324178,14,1.4050314314192818,2.6702218946703895,5.935190429715972,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.404063656084843,338.1471716806742,1827.3688408874134,2.4217041105356945,96.86816442142778,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.3447591237439013,1.5315766277853802,0.8919947496858164,2.375834886265463,13.337537462010118,2.3567186116192067,4,80.48260429986655,2.504014753543009,True,True,True,2.504014753543009,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (2.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1827 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.50. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.23077805137587673,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_77d511012c,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,23.178019587122833,65.459792787574,19,2.1557065091754035,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.0745737742666432,181.13640279841164,556.9172336089954,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7506858787082034,0.0,1.8089349084934474,2.150137099475226,1.8087689117949968,24.78503935156285,2.1672020121367583,2,88.63781237469684,2.8242185464344822,True,True,True,2.8242185464344822,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.5 kg (2.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~557 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.82. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bf979d0a4b,"cheetah,bat,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.802333212059004,53.44255540125796,15,1.8923748249796004,2.727900075765639,9.741162636984416,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.113334479661416,244.6980609103895,1740.619153780163,1.8656820619683323,74.62728247873329,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5070663833969993,1.3982274317166024,5.405903563350521,1.9163785056285532,22.239590522456893,2.5945417881157287,4,67.24488861331696,3.871994291122139,True,True,True,3.871994291122139,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.4 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~1741 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, tiger, osprey, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a5d353ea26,"albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,17.89704625272895,54.43246371892487,12,2.3506837876025966,2.957971632213644,12.393927735066455,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.292058317707675,253.34832440993145,1340.7341074708802,1.2396626271025233,49.586505084100935,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.9138362883198249,0.0,1.898654965079722,2.3018261866981824,1.002590854772849,15.881760477551934,2.4742801041598725,2,72.32950997165382,3.041421637418241,True,True,True,3.041421637418241,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.4 kg (3.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1341 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.04. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5420962110280969,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7c8b627437,"bee,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,19.012796105927876,72.45196918675603,5,1.3253988807433785,2.923800331107149,18.781314044984747,0.2125497345708364,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.625296914277458,187.034440553721,1426.1931424178993,1.3630507326975505,54.52202930790202,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.2539982662147496,1.871260997106099,0.8705865849482713,1.2731493064841657,20.168009932546592,3.14505387149621,5,91.46476529268391,3.810695112023355,True,True,True,3.810695112023355,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.5 kg (3.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1426 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.81. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e074d4b9c2,"cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,7,16.928507936917587,73.77066100051988,24,1.8647600608002515,1.9375510321791471,11.086525033112,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.112131892138357,197.73509990476924,1208.5830103231042,2.5994453862278517,103.97781544911408,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4033982599722437,0.15818377181010732,1.4239479168840323,0.8234489748957836,0.7562974447024375,22.70145129623654,3.970157756712829,5,90.69916893743746,4.357776909543296,True,True,True,4.357776909543296,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (4.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1209 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.36. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2367964002255822,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a919bd23b9,"tiger,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,21.410205248259373,51.67933103750497,16,1.906719593571034,2.904359083209436,17.09966354187952,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.598924172938023,207.2266419180316,953.0196127936073,0.39240681332083094,15.696272532833238,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.6003721619765585,0.2851116400722389,1.778261036645842,4.311948741618019,2.8622316117302966,14.48401623845885,5.801020303064917,5,73.08953628576435,2.4137709301832335,True,True,True,2.4137709301832335,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (2.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~953 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.41. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.37804221703065843,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0cd0dbceb4,"bat,bee,osprey,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,22.97323498627773,70.36899040596927,22,1.220252457195521,1.957381584554244,13.659750735299792,0.0384252328613601,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.216308699421044,263.9593217485596,1112.9339845817303,2.1542967404008904,86.17186961603562,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.5267523638679641,0.35322681793494565,1.2,1.761083256660956,0.6154174416529001,8.644096898993375,2.34322653179799,5,93.342225392247,3.063085823481184,True,True,True,3.063085823481184,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.4 kg (3.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1113 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0b2d73a0f0,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,13.437087865233256,53.72892601482356,18,1.3174039217838582,1.0,0.0,0.08297184866656723,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.954290068014009,252.80684069157783,1252.4784199642838,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,1.0573010643769425,0.0,1.1949436408259553,2.5778666388959515,1.8596911055454854,14.954126990478848,2.8507035151329867,3,67.16601388005681,3.998554341066733,True,True,True,3.998554341066733,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.7 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1252 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a8f8020528,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,13.496337237832943,78.07198193004987,13,2.1752651313123756,1.736504620165351,10.19432172557476,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.204818912176113,259.16554912051333,1348.9097514469552,0.15125361572259266,6.050144628903706,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.6420076981259519,1.057572365348733,0.9048850877826524,1.224814002602171,15.640378213746738,4.910587481734961,5,91.56831916788282,5.784679246988467,True,True,True,5.784679246988467,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.1 kg (5.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1349 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da9234a6af,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,12.795413053552362,68.15467026163032,14,1.650548188717243,1.0,0.0,0.2480315778421208,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1485888850314807,232.15564989678,730.9626988622614,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9402574914899157,0.0,0.5807253646705633,2.5882915183398465,1.277681607886802,6.129728175004299,4.041670515010374,2,80.95008331518268,5.326492390388967,True,True,True,5.326492390388967,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.2 kg (5.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~731 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.33. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.35178275088108646,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b117b0d7e5,"golden_eagle,bee,osprey,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,11,14.288509157854493,74.66277128624469,19,1.113251753669056,2.313715728033967,12.755968929856131,0.05422273050235643,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.943823031405382,258.4487540296857,1019.2761485802989,1.173284646331843,46.93138585327372,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.36086771798183187,0.04503699149787138,1.2,2.889096007839492,1.5714886380304018,6.514848375276642,3.998888685763764,4,88.95128044409918,5.2253716928334715,True,True,True,5.2253716928334715,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, osprey, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (5.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~1019 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.23. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4967398393378501,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, osprey, cheetah, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_438e5f64e9,"osprey,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,19.65582877191277,53.11610423950053,10,1.5910496944484294,2.8109004437718808,14.03161116666341,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.488987426533088,212.8430804766703,2445.3514754210355,1.9925662348375353,79.70264939350142,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.22467118146777104,1.2,1.3365520736630367,1.5398416108696096,7.0541678008721975,2.0392312682658815,4,72.7719330114133,2.7023080459166837,True,True,True,2.7023080459166837,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.1 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2445 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c0af3b5854,"bat,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,23.700282266294394,57.019108600992396,18,1.7197601511113572,2.487506338567667,9.943205547028306,0.057217706364826704,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.194413915630296,744.2477141258032,6098.6738253085205,0.4686509324583502,18.74603729833401,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.4401473819015099,0.0,0.6716650048211039,4.858157719581601,1.1898562461215039,8.626363757040645,3.9396931019476034,3,80.71939086728679,2.4058409077297243,True,True,True,2.4058409077297243,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.0 kg (2.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~6099 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.41. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2eb72d585d,"albatross,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,18.608994633625557,60.50224248855696,18,2.2287344591261027,2.011930327825367,13.125145268524752,0.1699927139028073,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.84882655933397,581.0733232392921,6303.963702078885,0.7342208798206928,29.368835192827714,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.4353399352452606,0.6706670824799846,1.584159552316295,3.199800065801677,0.6290402549329248,13.702814019196977,5.377019899025171,4,79.11123712218252,3.251236495024418,True,True,True,3.251236495024418,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.5 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~6304 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7cd8d8bfce,"golden_eagle,albatross,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,15.786459651361994,55.547133525561506,17,1.2759590596230364,2.3154158702400958,17.785399727366272,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.212579769611317,228.80541696208297,963.8610706719528,0.7408885792881957,29.63554317152783,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.613718608670924,0.0,1.2,2.341959764001017,2.0828682958297295,22.53564755822432,3.47370969094432,5,71.3335931769235,3.518656795272594,True,True,True,3.518656795272594,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.5 kg (3.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~964 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.52. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_518aaf7e9f,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,20.216833376268184,79.87304959414683,20,2.234579010726992,2.8598658939447503,19.593396359602345,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.786722931990317,402.9176939009722,3943.2438346053,0.8770091744685482,35.08036697874193,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.418264728050247,0.27981089435483975,1.9177317948244215,4.720955469289635,1.9586674718497374,24.415572549908113,4.961666882848813,4,100.08988297041502,3.9508190084757264,True,True,True,3.9508190084757264,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.9 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~3943 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c0d0b10397,"bee,tiger,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,20.63353233324553,74.19241689195182,15,1.3741152602308686,1.7837644865919895,13.51599013546966,0.11930469822499001,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.9523260879058375,229.53709301087645,1136.742533859832,1.112873778490055,44.5149511396022,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,composite,0.4899964480974143,0.5582529681393306,1.7780831461262916,1.9692231975753245,1.9962235640384471,8.633452812556303,5.117928210749975,6,94.82594922519735,3.5957205820939437,True,True,True,3.5957205820939437,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.2 kg (3.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1137 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.60. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, bat, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_74eb317103,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,17.53806798177615,55.968541473685995,16,1.6957935234186126,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.41335106945609,211.92724435019693,723.3820861496267,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.5490085073875759,0.0,1.6769930375015032,3.0725461520183655,2.006807950001262,11.542884303720394,2.401933962431069,2,73.50660945546214,3.1912603789563967,True,True,True,3.1912603789563967,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.0 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~723 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b5fddd26a7,"albatross,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,16.73718876147431,65.68990834156804,7,1.6993711298192846,2.3610631051978146,4.947869348986736,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.300516438984705,210.59253631186894,1326.8417369604135,1.3101775442659667,52.40710177063867,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6691469954769692,0.45808337516639924,0.5675581959123781,0.6966101427000396,3.2377794454669058,11.714303128718715,3.2034761915778156,6,82.42709710304236,3.9247874465497565,True,True,True,3.9247874465497565,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.7 kg (3.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1327 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.92. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.25204923041520494,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c551f0e6bd,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,20.03527940696877,55.5193330930102,12,2.005665375966371,2.74393549238783,13.413767767857205,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.662744191381323,323.2113323532091,2153.4744272249623,2.0135805221081204,80.54322088432482,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6048637839631997,0.0,1.3875465941486689,3.4365684348096965,1.5975459667768808,10.464504316669075,5.8915788493449535,6,75.55461249997896,2.7710785542476235,True,True,True,2.7710785542476235,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.5 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~2153 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.26311985283873773,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9be2652e2b,"bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.895427039983002,54.64362640665796,15,1.4066502972720953,1.216009991276722,10.503377242694722,0.14837598335105662,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.549937933180421,249.3544502030613,1134.547271786257,2.3598963787238874,94.39585514895549,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.4472129360515812,1.91272722530081,2.8716854261193085,1.227719918446612,16.107459673274622,4.523480104329257,6,69.53905344664096,3.6684833714388305,True,True,True,3.6684833714388305,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.6 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~1135 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3805409941665321,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4826074020,"golden_eagle,albatross,bee,cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,12.55670796467834,67.84811381384316,19,2.2598876476287852,1.2700739506023822,13.249986873708382,0.20264612985324296,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.998194450279881,313.4806449360842,2193.798509661862,2.792722739098878,111.70890956395512,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5693901629162874,0.29182708562688126,1.5575503759270273,1.8703818756112516,1.8197915654759633,7.421304033844612,3.7462329644420604,4,80.4048217785215,5.403336129557043,True,True,True,5.403336129557043,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.8 kg (5.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~2194 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, cheetah, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_125cf6c8d0,"osprey,harpy_eagle,albatross,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,12.897761634671781,61.738747921916996,10,1.5295942578141895,2.3845327446454623,6.133623787475955,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.398415727656194,254.90383869726674,1885.8845692577956,2.199909473576004,87.99637894304016,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5205428189617316,0.0,1.2,1.7396929472307021,1.3976506210439918,23.317800122648627,3.7181783747364956,4,74.63650955658878,4.786780037549369,True,True,True,4.786780037549369,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (4.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1886 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, bat, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cbfcb170eb,"bat,cheetah,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,14.61546687812139,55.60176648909194,10,1.2058992382553628,1.2468846872738222,15.123802684926227,0.19425907396970915,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.352970719722364,313.7185680220518,2306.763444899376,1.0246302241830318,40.98520896732127,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.6738081906372735,0.1325881178661727,1.2,1.6161430722788785,2.445604274641676,23.82793484435038,4.912351730341788,6,70.21723336721334,3.8043099787886323,True,True,True,3.8043099787886323,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (3.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~2307 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.80. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, bee, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a046079400,"bat,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,12.745057714144117,61.91534229469451,8,1.6745571663825873,1.0,0.0,0.24721505800824867,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.291963843989771,249.02592775339326,1068.8102781335729,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.9531700830648997,0.0,1.9387999289135343,0.8666790219705387,2.0636409007051935,24.862599327610535,2.5856673380382373,5,74.66040000883862,4.8579883813301645,True,True,True,4.8579883813301645,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (4.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~1069 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.86. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd274d3a93,"golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,12.52465223171978,78.61454432294565,19,2.479894015746941,1.1078337658264392,14.660361599566434,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.311768185534785,240.35423767428586,2718.8314189824528,1.7356917862122574,69.4276714484903,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.44939143903663686,0.0,1.870116230682087,1.525060952554531,2.0809459200342224,18.299244253509055,2.708329510623336,2,91.13919655466543,6.276784605950768,True,True,True,6.276784605950768,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (6.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2719 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_159b1955f7,"cheetah,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,14.934055741958684,52.55952689927666,21,1.6625457503078604,1.6225721740872794,13.202617865506662,0.11363043924063107,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.279967653199413,230.3339325375291,1676.8235783074276,2.490500753536579,99.62003014146316,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.49684754757458793,0.28776367374429834,1.3979796599876522,2.098208634278723,1.4560817754607007,12.007726931493849,5.912279326871786,4,67.49358264123535,3.5194409213034845,True,True,True,3.5194409213034845,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.6 kg (3.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1677 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.52. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.31205709526413444,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, osprey, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_77e77bf908,"osprey,tiger,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,12.681981880830188,67.0114069149794,6,2.4855692874106294,2.486482296531313,5.217698908813741,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.54091383093522,198.13724531597063,2088.5476295745198,0.35091415150031824,14.03656606001273,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.45024592382112205,0.07378264669672492,1.2,0.8640030981030282,2.0966341969611326,17.04130840211365,4.328329989168144,4,79.6933887958096,5.283985385302625,True,True,True,5.283985385302625,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.0 kg (5.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2089 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bat, albatross, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e414ee5f57,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.96065536646295,59.7960021516288,17,1.1303829464014186,1.5897055503892825,5.849362853442515,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.952587016014462,215.22403028237503,2357.259919605044,0.8626455831785497,34.50582332714199,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.4137873258158001,0.0,1.0056965149005088,1.2348670358935097,1.9267088546751452,22.27486382160627,4.496179399787429,6,76.75665751809174,3.525571439289195,True,True,True,3.525571439289195,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (3.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2357 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.53. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24796044534615772,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a4a9aa4393,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,7,20.529914860601263,62.06861837143701,14,1.5343715270353473,2.887862448654758,14.129119082611659,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.280273755360325,245.15123963648944,1784.7681360195838,0.5761686322279194,23.046745289116775,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3998863929399657,0.34504436986388176,1.824399272796024,0.8776873907781707,0.8367813837592118,7.085318000062766,4.601005103493873,2,82.59853323203828,3.0233256588195707,True,True,True,3.0233256588195707,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.1 kg (3.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1785 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c9dfe33b9d,"dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,22.45269874130419,57.60436696079396,19,1.5439450936668377,1.583282957358334,9.727846019153972,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.472754904524709,240.231533961397,1314.7283057087295,0.4375660596846679,17.502642387386715,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,1.0188079312775125,0.0,1.8234614092169594,0.8478322959570794,0.6465739279477964,6.584682974626006,5.6822611841921,4,80.05706570209816,2.5655876660752788,True,True,True,2.5655876660752788,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.6 kg (2.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1315 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4c8e7c755f,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",2,3,23.83098885196879,66.29965735941117,5,1.9945642149220617,2.071057430330446,12.802244694571051,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.891067497997149,239.81535099490935,1412.7684197668887,0.1605391080262334,6.421564321049336,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.3560210772291051,0.0,0.6597166139129501,3.4294553216947956,1.767996994535119,24.338189553962653,4.554903009041564,5,90.13064621137997,2.7820774778271042,True,True,True,2.7820774778271042,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.3 kg (2.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1413 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2124ebc693,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,16.48086198132038,66.93978094039397,14,2.1139635525865796,2.314404114158213,9.023243759219781,0.14974075434748202,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.134655858415737,220.1752138539677,1791.0495932551162,1.5919128492526997,63.67651397010799,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3347390992768833,0.6624283696997375,1.6115156733851563,3.1466425638164193,2.65531810131085,8.438224239352362,2.3078590162402617,2,83.42064292171435,4.061667467166728,True,True,True,4.061667467166728,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (4.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1791 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.06. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1ccba6272,"cheetah,osprey,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,22.30705009495199,71.25331457702,10,1.826744571267349,1.6880680463146398,15.863364243229006,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.821564879818025,235.12534347802023,1603.922785424813,2.0979118000595385,83.91647200238154,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.3477635380394528,1.5625883098084186,1.8099141093052769,1.3546503629285471,18.011162205323245,2.930092623816063,5,93.560364671972,3.194206059237944,True,True,True,3.194206059237944,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1604 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15396945157990286,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5f57d758c0,"albatross,bat,osprey,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,18.107043215153322,63.80996724627268,15,1.7353641346733792,1.4450540471162125,15.268223804654511,0.024886245694524634,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.063878798040097,428.5770330657353,4313.147316397183,1.7489859793019615,69.95943917207846,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0138726172612196,0.0,1.2,2.515148771208176,0.6014497296050896,5.587621104035378,3.3126930054343893,4,81.917010461426,3.5240412522388938,True,True,True,3.5240412522388938,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, osprey, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.8 kg (3.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~4313 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.52. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, osprey, bee, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_27e731c607,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,22.196972167708445,72.21810017985698,9,1.2967823783017527,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.642779484828662,229.38167571754082,1753.1135653696417,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.39343146047798794,0.0,0.8478276812417027,4.860607051429029,2.1849001130976733,11.031922142201191,4.857476818518876,6,94.41507234756543,3.2535113183102475,True,True,True,3.2535113183102475,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.2 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1753 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5090432489039968,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8763a98f04,"osprey,albatross,dragonfly,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,22.074651234827947,54.088443308135865,21,1.4924654401020456,1.962489569061389,19.57986826752626,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.653758757304404,377.3167809318688,4397.158740062673,2.2089633275741347,88.3585331029654,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.923011266566709,0.07022040057770235,1.8263778259958983,3.589932938519634,1.45457435882907,19.870100771385545,3.7849927774609844,2,76.16309454296382,2.45025131916008,True,True,True,2.45025131916008,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (2.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~4397 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, dragonfly, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_796e4f8cbd,"osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,12,18.46699724063187,51.35251316655085,8,2.229031317942593,1.7823075381295659,17.07813301380815,0.11219147029104498,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.142809418491928,214.52792618207965,888.7483131166607,0.8100490927326152,32.40196370930461,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.04243390662550736,1.2,1.9795956142604911,1.153205005277694,18.211405367539015,2.096309910276193,4,69.81951040718272,2.7807722336993086,True,True,True,2.7807722336993086,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.4 kg (2.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~889 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ee3c0869d,"golden_eagle,cheetah,osprey,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.420203429621914,59.43782700455934,5,2.397166068411229,2.2716845625871853,18.371129002002288,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.29095780349623,769.2963024690978,8686.092089564256,1.9979438407532304,79.91775363012921,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6947835777025275,0.12200256313348005,1.2,2.2529456668581975,2.245243522500076,11.319181114646536,4.945288616322058,4,71.85803043418125,4.785575964303566,True,True,True,4.785575964303566,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, osprey, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.4 kg (4.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~8686 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, osprey, bat, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1bc52bdfb8,"osprey,dragonfly,albatross,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,15.953198105421208,62.66155475240621,6,2.452664983789493,2.0606885707307265,14.843566298475226,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.646311906815164,187.1341520474794,1805.15439906736,1.5214282820844356,60.85713128337743,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.6257238922397498,0.0,1.2,2.5223069673368834,0.6197565876971607,18.500742780789984,3.472542272989277,4,78.61475285782743,3.92783655906038,True,True,True,3.92783655906038,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, albatross, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.7 kg (3.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~1805 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3233102149971264,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, albatross, bat, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d3b7cf3b2d,"dragonfly,bee,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,18.313453298708346,77.07690956274561,9,1.4518133100603328,1.616621614754164,19.005059318935174,0.13556058933572895,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.052587501360508,185.3848432700701,2048.9822016684534,0.2640548912326095,10.56219564930438,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.35000698097995975,0.659208323226244,1.5242733472663486,1.2551607780760956,1.4862281372180226,19.24762570793878,5.268082937903435,4,95.39036286145395,4.208758900113168,True,True,True,4.208758900113168,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.1 kg (4.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2049 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.21. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.23726754653788995,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, bat, cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7ab3fb2663,"cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,16.02036302240858,58.22557908068652,8,1.5908554029175699,2.1258056178631755,17.535048143165817,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.811090179839507,247.7344319452219,1687.3415566302194,1.7149494464628456,68.59797785851383,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5975720367278157,0.665278193952102,1.6303242861185794,2.9222528385903956,0.6632283119608082,7.4098275007886105,2.7589063016810393,4,74.2459421030951,3.634473138919707,True,True,True,3.634473138919707,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.2 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1687 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0e7375af10,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,24.450275751914557,72.49604329875224,6,1.603965362280153,2.9254222107246344,7.352806728340198,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.759095620188965,242.739113939351,2126.1751097547194,2.0759146129262387,83.03658451704955,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.41215630354060684,0.2726098879825558,1.444895512049678,2.8822822028803188,2.399555249608362,10.342330922751533,4.9852642282716815,4,96.9463190506668,2.9650399052483283,True,True,True,2.9650399052483283,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.5 kg (2.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2126 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1b96bca8cb,"osprey,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,9,17.038537180316705,57.04265797356106,17,2.235339044438143,2.080612361894737,16.39530526709379,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.182154774044526,234.50750999161022,1684.2692324355378,0.9186960219786211,36.747840879144846,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.5627832568564707,1.2,2.9218734634016124,0.5923665323351757,24.21011157064825,4.412628794641611,5,74.08119515387777,3.3478612259894,True,True,True,3.3478612259894,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.0 kg (3.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~1684 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.35. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.22970562507559458,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e1e5b51d48,"albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,15.745646516950652,55.33549908500956,17,1.9039055496800055,2.432218241327857,15.884195344601995,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.532659842662673,224.1760557912474,1240.2898615627414,0.27086079187774526,10.83443167510981,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.08247607784411704,1.467292085598394,1.1109050810580752,2.1941001907069575,13.410599216984478,3.0513696980305443,4,71.08114560196022,3.5143364247024893,True,True,True,3.5143364247024893,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.3 kg (3.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1240 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_be14ec23ea,"osprey,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,7,15.029206159901317,71.58518690154125,11,1.5290875768581897,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.001849457029497,184.29686292118535,1843.3094783404974,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,1.0031340954108965,0.0,1.2123471922093128,0.8804215465033132,2.0857799512046746,24.908869483165248,4.3018195391997285,2,86.61439306144257,4.763071724475651,True,True,True,4.763071724475651,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (4.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~1843 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.76. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, albatross, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_35586aa3f1,"cheetah,bat,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,13.043313094601892,58.836921830030974,18,1.6311597152571653,2.7439731040139512,16.33344668009679,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.795800712584398,256.57581793926806,2769.941398140675,1.1426953221893918,45.70781288757567,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.5738925440928284,0.1542811829746964,1.4985805993578496,0.6081161342060968,0.5364991469034703,5.403754303436354,2.309972038995184,4,71.88023492463287,4.510887793867436,True,True,True,4.510887793867436,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.8 kg (4.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2770 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, dragonfly, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b0cd25f00f,"dragonfly,albatross,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,16.493257255745387,78.54724340761497,19,2.4984962755926268,1.013623493684609,19.043239092544585,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.301783762753264,449.6522436104227,4182.567938501005,2.9260955179923367,117.04382071969347,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.4435327892100484,1.2,3.100597626639728,2.249503031457847,6.954132863958009,5.524540512087661,4,95.04050066336036,4.76238514864935,True,True,True,4.76238514864935,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.5 kg (4.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~4183 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.76. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.36549257980729555,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_56dd5ffa29,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,19.152182417337606,59.83933969093421,24,1.6690223178369206,2.6610568458456543,5.568737590257998,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.024132502934837,243.9070051244998,2444.956137761992,2.1083485825897883,84.33394330359152,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,1.0974512320998753,0.0,1.41042730700621,1.7639886528738513,2.1946927357812913,10.133370148057896,4.009700174411522,4,78.99152210827182,3.1244136248809093,True,True,True,3.1244136248809093,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (3.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2445 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c73fe21d63,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,14.130048759420728,64.75713642046233,21,1.6339829831599366,2.9149460543110823,18.088952718621876,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.607096549922442,187.31268340486798,1799.531034495622,0.8969956689954605,35.87982675981842,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.9944050501773061,0.5360273569931491,1.623079878141037,3.475521106561401,2.63746793610116,15.6006959883598,2.2423403471701655,4,78.88718517988306,4.58293793057775,True,True,True,4.58293793057775,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.8 kg (4.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~1800 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.58. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11943926363082114,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cd7484a055,"bat,tiger,bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,20.53963047707188,59.38666923006818,7,2.3117651495530147,2.566856296115226,8.481582571878267,0.007324026518564203,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.125121971390772,235.0249438474851,734.4816158426581,2.6121298996468134,104.48519598587254,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.675819129619035,0.004176633088372739,1.8486834963647012,4.43287606230124,2.4107909705584047,8.580387608245575,3.135793625531156,4,79.92629970714006,2.891321209325588,True,True,True,2.891321209325588,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.4 kg (2.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~734 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.89. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, bee, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a3fe6c9923,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,20.58717558629438,51.34816527633947,22,1.9175963352007575,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.579174415712535,217.2259334492982,1211.9413703295982,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.707052350728868,0.0,1.790848119625816,0.7831176218558018,0.8527322958584578,20.484164977844355,3.3689682410759323,5,71.93534086263385,2.4941821213456685,True,True,True,2.4941821213456685,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (2.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.6 kg (~1212 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.49. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11824843927946019,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_75591f2dfd,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,13.659421322918343,60.79235395270645,16,1.8188052377361608,1.3760150659997603,5.452987862821974,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.333548267186435,206.09815649574503,893.1363089524546,0.827723339786831,33.10893359147324,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3451074433934089,0.0,1.4216665879066877,0.5077751888295672,1.3783866995446326,21.015133102454012,3.8523464149052074,3,74.4517752756248,4.450580483282006,True,True,True,4.450580483282006,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (4.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~893 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.45. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.37180322777355723,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8f0d6eda3e,"albatross,cheetah,osprey,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,15.55784960860881,64.02435516198972,23,2.468538353378433,2.270905000423519,19.10259750748409,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.392917872840387,308.65276410744116,3207.802828593813,1.4096696827133641,56.386787308534565,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.45305048580130164,0.31881156934661403,1.2,0.8077839340495345,0.876145571535573,18.712578407533464,5.071766586535128,4,79.58220477059852,4.1152445082489,True,True,True,4.1152445082489,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, osprey, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.0 kg (4.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~3208 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.12. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, osprey, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_630f4e8410,"harpy_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,14.603301776888403,75.96359721325977,7,2.3281368221553986,2.270206157374877,4.492485372118601,0.006128216830745742,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.395463694672582,315.27427858916167,3277.4223169377196,0.06619727539510001,2.6478910158040003,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.6681286911127507,0.029200252028364813,0.9122726440613314,3.999373565122813,0.9532364606385056,13.556412544917645,4.41482928139566,3,90.56689899014818,5.201809725899242,True,True,True,5.201809725899242,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.0 kg (5.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~3277 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_11f2fee9a5,"bat,dragonfly,tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,17.38349070562798,56.22686869679117,17,1.5899221744327603,2.386683586164695,4.428647422659278,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.653134701539251,205.20938378154258,1980.9138236630947,2.9071544318537548,116.28617727415019,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7206636496190935,0.08213852239930572,1.2,3.7450500463454417,1.7088437227658853,7.177258121393148,3.174184870167798,3,73.61035940241915,3.2344981597158435,True,True,True,3.2344981597158435,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.2 kg (3.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.7 kg (~1981 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.23. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.37872603903439694,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ab22bfab1d,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,21.227776169794822,63.92326414163668,19,2.127168207680697,2.2119500550398965,19.19018269518427,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.531190136525719,208.55386388609338,1570.6588026332738,2.912918887933311,116.51675551733246,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.8422405665226482,0.0,1.9641519966843997,1.0153187454072075,0.8798145485360596,22.088891274208105,4.2569610613701965,2,85.1510403114315,3.0113029094679082,True,True,True,3.0113029094679082,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.9 kg (3.01:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1571 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.01. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0985365d36,"cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,15.894724112647786,75.96762064772037,15,1.3406015572102195,2.3439692149498947,9.416356261692428,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2091366261289096,223.6745248891367,717.8021101537109,0.225235790258987,9.00943161035948,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.3706041259026411,0.4278024504091652,1.6792701123990934,3.976913680253661,1.385731503492416,9.338874984280949,2.165150599408435,4,91.86234476036816,4.77942366972392,True,True,True,4.77942366972392,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.0 kg (4.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~718 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_22c1255cac,"cheetah,dragonfly,golden_eagle,bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,18.640053959442298,71.7439701160302,4,2.2786097704156596,1.4232946551610761,11.908645927463663,0.23058655108442325,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.009852695124957,253.75733068046225,1525.044177697691,0.7236321070525459,28.945284282101834,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.34754410696169086,1.2,3.2703023299793244,1.167267527975431,24.09363557696836,3.9464448553476448,4,90.3840240754725,3.848914293495787,True,True,True,3.848914293495787,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.7 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1525 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_38919ad6b5,"osprey,golden_eagle,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,20.724640168787815,65.32993912597091,14,2.2794990673542648,1.6858892981876006,5.128656077188436,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.975897637652817,520.2794198682576,4669.9748157148715,0.7891852930359621,31.567411721438482,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.8361565800295602,0.0,1.3588306934435082,0.8302949486277881,1.4264478707614126,7.70541608075443,4.874467296004996,5,86.05457929475872,3.1522833976321847,True,True,True,3.1522833976321847,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.3 kg (3.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.0 kg (~4670 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.15. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2174685550733053,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, dragonfly, bat, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_89d962bd4a,"cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,20.825416891407826,74.97298816711248,22,1.3253042159571202,1.291317052856684,6.940845881828981,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.827744048752622,182.51636925476018,1611.2077924886453,2.189235808189567,87.56943232758267,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.44568782731569817,0.5545634357497615,2.968036697558385,0.6509380681029422,17.09736776101414,2.1450382937957797,4,95.7984050585203,3.6000714203250794,True,True,True,3.6000714203250794,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.0 kg (3.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~1611 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.60. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ba0fc06090,"osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,17.145828238861135,61.905106613080875,16,1.8973704475259878,1.211975157944098,15.741225187528027,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.789928131616116,233.42680776358623,1818.3780564709075,2.2530216852056197,90.1208674082248,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.49431723993337245,0.0,1.8692846922519895,0.4529275086811966,0.7936465346455521,5.670500539313698,2.0897879125817322,4,79.050934851942,3.61050546819153,True,True,True,3.61050546819153,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (3.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1818 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3918662aa9,"bee,osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,11,21.045471443771625,70.19317113107405,14,1.3291110198733578,2.5787276024286188,12.000097465081804,0.19613645941116933,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.864302285430767,419.8935443336472,4141.956849008021,2.5866936988898344,103.46774795559338,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.31432938081922174,0.46120784113011043,1.4407674219406963,3.986985973780202,1.7061908835105704,14.90015155941018,4.819630154348931,4,91.23864257484567,3.3353099890688176,True,True,True,3.3353099890688176,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.2 kg (3.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~4142 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.34. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.31490651436824635,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd3ef02f4a,"dragonfly,tiger,golden_eagle,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,14.063043283199903,67.09755523077334,6,1.6309783748572815,1.5193467904796372,5.058731318917154,0.12569074542568515,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.553284586503224,256.8325243022705,1939.9291471250544,1.4095014401438224,56.380057605752896,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,composite,0.38335871859667475,0.3610026695914392,1.2,1.7323228243471462,1.8411826968842546,16.275073673274555,4.271503510731272,4,81.16059851397324,4.771197377379185,True,True,True,4.771197377379185,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.1 kg (4.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1940 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3487138447063972,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, cheetah, bee, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_91d81c5fc1,"tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,12.916553254907484,53.022628902080974,6,1.3554834049256868,1.6171347593871845,5.587206576833413,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.597790261421772,527.7343876839504,4009.615191362501,0.787727522138519,31.50910088554076,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.8370503710588788,0.44495292514645596,1.2,2.647890706692684,1.8597652060330039,5.56518576204009,2.100552964857698,4,65.93918215698847,4.105013764561043,True,True,True,4.105013764561043,"Bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (4.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~4010 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.11. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_16fa67d76f,"bat,albatross,cheetah,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,22.134507950318863,59.016252837020595,12,1.4747883793017345,2.7327314120361637,16.71047985528324,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.020778282256449,220.55534178881672,1107.3594700889394,1.0869662415766892,43.47864966306757,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.43670018284642165,0.5660013877061395,1.6135496788251553,0.7312391844225672,1.3388191879283218,23.358783625349762,2.41863937126635,6,81.15076078733946,2.666255467231673,True,True,True,2.666255467231673,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.0 kg (2.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1107 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.67. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.32546294381006635,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a111f8a89e,"dragonfly,bee,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,20.379064958099853,72.66014684773938,18,1.1789615741061408,1.0099972985839079,5.050617805276006,0.031309120249557426,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.614623122492986,232.14768651330897,1767.7171415574958,2.623761437453292,104.95045749813167,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.2717617501949564,0.6302374314593973,1.8306840415590444,3.4898253330115354,1.8992291089805322,16.961646111040395,2.682418278759257,6,93.03921180583924,3.565430847643474,True,True,True,3.565430847643474,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.7 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1768 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, bat, tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_aa473420e4,"bat,dragonfly,osprey,bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,24.139969502780907,72.7925321674795,24,1.6381097498993205,2.2659898886487007,14.375240001400082,0.13821595958984204,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.17229441203694,254.57523865495654,2080.4638003028717,2.486036139900391,99.44144559601565,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.315326814335629,1.8851832176951884,2.4056472166820977,1.3280576993218425,11.62826493464995,4.5882271064728055,4,96.9325016702604,3.015435962298703,True,True,True,3.015435962298703,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.8 kg (3.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~2080 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, bee, cheetah, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7c6f03034a,"bee,cheetah,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,13.740846837679808,69.28652416391833,19,2.4638122068435306,1.1671781951861713,3.997194593687057,0.0006787002705421763,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.52877018741598,243.38184222716896,2075.7478001454583,2.4052848307760635,96.21139323104254,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.558662495212438,0.6107158690568626,1.641135294392577,1.2423959078141669,1.6818561338552915,14.704602306554897,2.0937040407602328,5,83.02737100159814,5.042376571283987,True,True,True,5.042376571283987,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.3 kg (5.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~2076 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.04. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3513085485440657,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, golden_eagle, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6f3ec8ebbd,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,13.495311079558093,69.70758456882531,22,1.9956995814801255,2.362101800282021,10.532107020536703,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.824585966282948,227.55378280595292,1097.8527871001984,2.9362623829788266,117.45049531915306,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5710697037813794,0.0340833044398793,1.2,3.1867281091571042,3.2321917951679184,22.259948871838926,2.598297912033982,6,83.2028956483834,5.1653188398461065,True,True,True,5.1653188398461065,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (5.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1098 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_51b1ba3100,"bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,22.72369228595751,71.804697362602,6,1.1918909428224407,1.6550594476142226,10.583322212101514,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.703560252451993,341.55350739258904,3997.392053205473,1.6071046328406178,64.2841853136247,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.2160097938533193,1.4136891772139137,4.425848120361354,2.0916315438021718,21.261958497616725,4.562850184439893,5,94.52838964855951,3.1599044934689124,True,True,True,3.1599044934689124,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (3.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~3997 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_be571f9b52,"golden_eagle,bee,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,8,19.702841167800045,77.2335517754511,19,1.8836145281082883,2.7732664807606247,19.994186294908413,0.17583074909816235,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.600249445412956,674.2734764830299,5798.920092179844,1.3020449680747037,52.08179872298815,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.682891633400763,0.6954248547417403,1.9358218425306273,1.0528925327739624,2.0182383170768268,23.443469930087957,2.2904592124384355,4,96.93639294325115,3.919919524178692,True,True,True,3.919919524178692,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.2 kg (3.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~5799 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.92. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f3f086392a,"bat,golden_eagle,albatross,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,18.979824938705317,63.05611420677751,8,2.060763408498182,2.221545715685922,13.772351397636191,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.37571538096228,256.7759603861216,1380.3544797090349,1.8300643772739333,73.20257509095734,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,1.0954239459004553,0.0,1.2,2.124166531236394,1.6981674220053675,5.757974696569168,2.0400892238702037,5,82.03593914548283,3.322270590504129,True,True,True,3.322270590504129,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.1 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1380 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, dragonfly, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e50076b69,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,19.78205427766467,72.88427223851849,15,2.4757392474694297,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.235766197844201,341.50957393764304,1788.0642834628866,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4960952743853708,0.0,1.2424573515602941,0.8198303759691368,1.1392329021875292,8.336704196901758,3.279112105061217,3,92.66632651618316,3.6843631715645406,True,True,True,3.6843631715645406,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.9 kg (3.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1788 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.68. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dd0bc8eea0,"albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,12.291225758022867,62.833201112594345,9,1.982051121411566,1.722402913405504,11.61287749692561,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.958271640723678,181.55755491469895,900.2116756926837,0.18146224395610933,7.258489758244373,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5926455922463818,0.5290127399712987,1.9056200799353376,2.825375268529597,2.4439198286647863,24.872338989404636,3.493102307593515,4,75.12442687061721,5.112037021334602,True,True,True,5.112037021334602,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.8 kg (5.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~900 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_65c5b23ff5,"golden_eagle,osprey,bee,tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,24.30564319146464,76.06649077201102,16,2.2214727935097813,1.6601899631753696,14.694857006608046,0.09094180510386407,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.806423644576121,243.36802170256755,2143.2019006552055,1.1667634756079885,46.67053902431954,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5558535663498172,0.26841445422381904,1.9089960810061422,1.6164273365263269,2.3749567187883684,22.535439082503736,2.822050803450527,4,100.37213396347566,3.1295814791983423,True,True,True,3.1295814791983423,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bee, tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.1 kg (3.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2143 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.13. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.349336400456109,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bee, tiger, bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_56af17a33e,"cheetah,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,12.715412129225808,62.645277451931335,10,1.9875681803930818,1.7205882426590313,13.174446185394627,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.854580579701157,213.21342284257148,1887.9154332334444,0.5286217178995565,21.14486871598226,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.5865664227606441,0.09811990372821816,0.9786557462227861,2.897888828967003,1.5925969722040312,16.64868379758478,5.174387747733128,4,75.36068958115715,4.926720173539948,True,True,True,4.926720173539948,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.6 kg (4.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1888 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5772976325405468,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8e57bbda75,"albatross,tiger,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,20.938791005624434,52.27769069759893,20,1.1767503151405203,1.6088593487878893,11.71210663141627,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.166217248290138,241.69112538771205,1248.6288607366525,2.9501209363857885,118.00483745543154,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.6475192718778103,0.5011790368778422,0.8921327685182153,1.3109140878828824,1.1145878782005472,20.18484517347268,2.1317886133702606,6,73.21648170322337,2.496690982949133,True,True,True,2.496690982949133,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.3 kg (2.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1249 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.50. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24175722810463648,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, bat, harpy_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7969d231a4,"osprey,bat,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,23.102409061643158,53.08767207183331,22,1.5817742654334412,1.1937277307240082,3.7228773930389147,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.430336018092909,583.873461490769,6089.996395395751,1.9764341452474525,79.0573658098981,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.997929721703153,0.0,1.2,1.0641503159786658,1.8046855929196601,6.5032318555309,4.650017721914728,2,76.19008113347647,2.2979279749649386,True,True,True,2.2979279749649386,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.1 kg (2.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~6090 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.30. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_89d80f74a7,"bat,osprey","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,16.068232511555202,52.04704874061063,13,2.28031612759048,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.400794665852578,189.56137090048168,1213.3434117115053,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.38745604003820333,0.0,1.59383396000724,1.514468264703144,0.9138804260095792,18.150529433127545,2.1172729012871407,5,68.11528125216583,3.2391271848463643,True,True,True,3.2391271848463643,"Bio-inspired by bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.0 kg (3.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~1213 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.24. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, osprey, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cb62edbbd9,"bee,harpy_eagle,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,15.876001334798021,65.58545274462585,24,1.2697878612219247,1.7826572710681403,3.0924661338813695,0.2075915816828139,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.197908120610336,241.48304798193277,1979.655840040822,2.7120663818432122,108.48265527372848,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.5029921529100686,0.9356805911866213,4.213461502791468,1.6127229774631453,8.226732024349921,2.390722081124917,4,81.46145407942387,4.131106527490113,True,True,True,4.131106527490113,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.6 kg (4.13:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1980 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.13. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.37445720642314606,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d00d78e98c,"bat,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,23.960177325146987,50.30474010307703,4,1.4599279730278485,2.9396704427257276,12.447065484854226,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.007897356665781,246.2723888321927,2710.941178045661,1.1503606613649748,46.01442645459899,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.06187113953206671,0.9372052191033395,1.438987273289372,3.6414705301231454,22.209817729325717,3.8760613833367112,6,74.26491742822401,2.0995145161250774,True,True,True,2.0995145161250774,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.3 kg (2.10:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2711 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.10. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, tiger, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_db93bf729f,"dragonfly,cheetah,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,22.450487509193877,62.55027435854761,18,1.5138423022425473,1.9839686164147938,16.33398881758872,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.561145382129018,193.58397682644494,882.9646619561101,0.9690004194095653,38.760016776382614,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.5021352560528144,0.0653144301107133,1.2,5.172496007751883,1.5919791762257351,23.149616357087737,3.3857121854772756,4,85.00076186774149,2.786143255594434,True,True,True,2.786143255594434,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.6 kg (2.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~883 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_398923812c,"dragonfly,cheetah,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,16.780181326863644,59.926815978950486,5,1.8771128324126956,2.843389024630063,3.9854687277938483,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.83894082756624,259.89894979339783,2297.2314383704525,2.827904871978672,113.11619487914689,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.10866991020238034,1.2027606317712394,0.5990196604190884,2.4903689901296375,22.68287825146791,4.0585658678987535,4,76.70699730581413,3.5712853640629465,True,True,True,3.5712853640629465,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.9 kg (3.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2297 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, tiger, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a2e7c4fdac,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,14.812252828092822,51.592459282352856,21,2.3617600048945233,1.5790183099889838,4.778258819427894,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.2728071374838414,243.339815975337,1769.7635504594355,1.777412186763892,71.09648747055567,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.8655860233979699,0.5141182475698329,0.9925726430047517,4.976776242759974,3.393452125077315,16.572790214150906,2.140015232618951,4,66.40471211044567,3.483093347185037,True,True,True,3.483093347185037,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.6 kg (3.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1770 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.48. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cff85b0b3e,"harpy_eagle,albatross,bee,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,19.69749480102644,67.12925344708032,5,1.5570507062427619,1.8109993899582248,8.459459987394741,0.20143894474141316,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.427735704109336,185.0313047678637,2114.488847873652,0.7007204735619832,28.028818942479326,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.8319455365766735,0.0,0.8460147881915395,3.4403730680681286,2.06034453968726,13.879156617023087,5.2426386384716555,6,86.82674824810675,3.4080097050505223,True,True,True,3.4080097050505223,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.1 kg (3.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~2114 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.41. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, bee, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_82dc497983,"harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,14.562158951101683,63.837898419501855,19,2.3401564904123653,2.50022431059116,15.460759057438093,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.525134484643854,257.13367779470855,1420.698150346846,2.7952206585330384,111.80882634132153,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6928743372544355,0.5963165795643686,0.715696018121083,1.2928545253255332,15.675839532437305,4.369813864711626,5,78.40005737060353,4.3838210140311835,True,True,True,4.3838210140311835,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.8 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1421 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_76c487c8d5,"cheetah,albatross,bat,tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.977405743851111,66.91923168193104,6,1.8227911704744253,1.3799704231533867,18.485280582851466,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.30525170000805,330.2133931071661,2742.505344468718,2.2332780136681265,89.33112054672506,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3325296309418829,0.6286696772987537,1.286985860620974,3.3312865320508105,1.5815525107313562,7.238897182722697,2.3236305237365076,4,79.89663742578215,5.156595470835022,True,True,True,5.156595470835022,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, bat, tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (5.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~2743 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, bat, tiger, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d932f70d16,"cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,18.163961748571236,67.93543614315203,4,1.7609076829538481,1.8272746043406958,14.745677878387722,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.5793087679043305,180.30405362755258,1366.5800945480019,2.0845032341096266,83.38012936438506,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.3873937446154519,0.37176002902917593,1.5037999850885593,1.84932307541509,1.767406735142972,17.034746505039834,4.160187194613677,6,86.09939789172327,3.7401221761819547,True,True,True,3.7401221761819547,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.9 kg (3.74:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1367 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.74. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4f1513728f,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,19.200045257754475,61.5714796240359,5,2.4929617994912947,1.553901027198942,19.721621120846432,0.21219038618805963,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.95795737957864,200.42586165359853,2396.683911419056,1.3125697621373829,52.50279048549531,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.14108225502145993,1.1297427243906304,2.3359263798207364,2.08930506499642,15.075817902345424,3.610777651841029,4,80.77152488179038,3.2068403380022525,True,True,True,3.2068403380022525,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.6 kg (3.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~2397 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.21. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2633615150597848,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, bee, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c49ed44e05,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.404484629029923,56.64285414129208,19,1.7340413546139288,2.42895100259732,18.11633018343053,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.242865027427158,228.75073985849318,970.5585141436884,2.8936159090518703,115.74463636207481,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7767985980970815,0.563266127997202,1.8679855692892173,1.4057757366240684,1.6249113748681843,15.826534908440156,4.262283918379905,3,72.047338770322,3.6770366231238913,True,True,True,3.6770366231238913,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.6 kg (3.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~971 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.68. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_665086e014,"harpy_eagle,bat,osprey,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,12.189746220038204,62.39611121491318,7,1.960606258777775,2.187174222804873,18.60500833892069,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.464245338973884,238.0301944889378,1776.7157697491011,1.5073149921069644,60.29259968427858,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4479635917104623,0.212793317605518,1.2,3.093580594684782,1.8514259440016647,10.81862586462659,3.435862866097064,4,74.58585743495138,5.118737510083915,True,True,True,5.118737510083915,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, osprey, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.4 kg (5.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~1777 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.12. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, osprey, cheetah, tiger, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_62acb1c1cc,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,14.420983461982052,52.37859311115114,16,1.6682249965458031,1.0,0.0,0.20112652274391296,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.6268403548193895,209.96202074086918,1181.4227712841484,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.4131205223586271,0.0,0.8193832698852922,3.788418311625637,2.292172877174993,21.337605921486954,5.467235464447771,5,66.7995765731332,3.632109644202595,True,True,True,3.632109644202595,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.4 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.6 kg (~1181 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_66ead987f1,"cheetah,dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,22.024950163730747,61.71026083550001,22,2.3317692349671355,2.7331576861468694,13.411911874718175,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.423490210582257,326.8173026326757,1445.6731388445398,1.8219824330871088,72.87929732348435,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5313150828209126,0.6606273998145219,1.2,1.3931310775554788,2.0821604460075127,10.493559240346187,5.399450621395667,4,83.73521099923076,2.8018343004980073,True,True,True,2.8018343004980073,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.7 kg (2.80:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1446 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.80. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_73d5d32769,"dragonfly,bat","STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,17.993000065732904,64.03743656267936,22,1.6903466169559493,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.01517548459741,226.6096818338666,2269.53573007496,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5654188830968125,0.0,1.2,0.5253235418806362,0.8264739742590952,19.097262117949057,5.533605417244127,4,82.03043662841226,3.5590194147020884,True,True,True,3.5590194147020884,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.0 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~2270 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dcef8c2b39,"osprey,bee,tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,16.294871513391133,54.51684657046708,21,1.6767507157418229,1.1218247503276086,8.678779477575892,0.11501672272982938,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.946465322951099,202.18125874092027,1606.6263615353266,0.16443920410515145,6.577568164206058,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.72766571556579,0.6521050414203513,1.2,0.6306227252243578,2.096501995909325,8.366801437971269,4.235404936689973,2,70.81171808385821,3.345644457869159,True,True,True,3.345644457869159,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.5 kg (3.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1607 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.35. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, tiger, bat, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d2d8a52156,"golden_eagle,bat,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.079823986731327,63.18923594090819,20,1.6756271712333142,1.8075086757844174,6.951350819498481,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.055379163704487,196.61037969059973,1583.7711559276847,1.6024208915095044,64.09683566038018,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.9455167770069646,0.0908779838095036,1.5272594185836281,2.864594776551393,2.0141372301390543,5.544517727202438,3.0114586175203333,5,80.26905992763952,3.6996421034547855,True,True,True,3.6996421034547855,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.2 kg (3.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1584 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c6a1020a13,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,16.43618599319708,65.73909351817883,23,1.6862725931267124,1.078857437347587,18.76557722206212,0.15027737649047307,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.693293443361419,330.707082387446,1552.105381442185,0.9484108939699722,37.93643575879889,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0153839429861364,0.0,1.8917780441782701,3.5495525302408844,1.1541083531682084,18.79022021098301,4.780763471171964,3,82.17527951137592,3.9996562186256703,True,True,True,3.9996562186256703,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.7 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.7 kg (~1552 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f43c5210bc,"golden_eagle,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,20.35457464499384,69.15321768997794,15,2.256937967216782,1.4239007719700307,13.78714046616695,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.310261212579173,251.7992975485348,2344.3172333208054,0.8443282715116803,33.77313086046721,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.30877969681352635,0.5325905846917376,1.3124645942499475,3.1426157325088706,1.9840810698634654,18.508350427973852,3.7423729080053922,4,89.50779233497178,3.3974287793327096,True,True,True,3.3974287793327096,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.2 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~2344 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2304504450341745,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, tiger, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a3b9d805f8,"golden_eagle,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,21.55872519475549,73.23855766133237,18,2.0417243479377976,2.2368754459650795,11.550842015300201,0.18380909658464023,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.289224646184122,222.85406344216878,2070.141458629274,2.906208004174144,116.24832016696575,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,1.0966852604880235,0.0,1.6532636352192802,2.3542053087960935,1.2026427101802803,7.62279854110724,3.6060671394116324,2,94.79728285608786,3.3971655095426905,True,True,True,3.3971655095426905,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.2 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~2070 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4578727019749793,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d20a44b92a,"albatross,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,12.474321026345184,72.77018188049647,24,2.1235896592512606,2.2649004490549682,19.075085827448675,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.431526660318559,358.2551525632159,1587.617259780384,0.07532456279411237,3.012982511764495,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7948016773338193,0.0,1.909024688547063,3.0368908977093128,1.2651480260335926,7.953366918580671,4.019958743498723,6,85.24450290684165,5.833598616454494,True,True,True,5.833598616454494,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.8 kg (5.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1588 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, bat, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_16bb81895c,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,19.53137707360596,62.96494338220876,15,1.983627624070753,2.177026478308545,16.03688545202492,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.637910178324951,243.47756602468354,1616.182213709032,2.0754784211048896,83.01913684419559,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9992120772827962,0.11015556207686682,0.9790726677952115,3.3615316950214975,2.6709906190877715,5.070884808295664,2.836795446640271,3,82.49632045581473,3.223784126685949,True,True,True,3.223784126685949,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.0 kg (3.22:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1616 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.22. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_21d3cbb0d8,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,6,19.943136347573414,67.22471769536725,6,2.3724959817378783,2.3054438475391668,15.732999797427482,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.6081071542789704,184.63396296339639,666.179122691109,0.5875750725861199,23.503002903444795,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.05041010912121891,1.092177599128913,3.3191361144609304,1.0053493518801266,7.5065058310638255,3.734226139859982,5,87.16785404294066,3.3708197408752527,True,True,True,3.3708197408752527,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.2 kg (3.37:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~666 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.37. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ba228cc922,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,22.716584759153616,57.054234988187844,16,1.7870293795795218,1.4245195110247053,17.47214662918039,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.53098495047812,200.17068742841013,2107.9944968354466,0.8423174651159876,33.6926986046395,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.37720634513456475,0.3179548529652786,1.4658432405840316,1.998048242999946,1.4062570561224739,15.632682276598473,4.474234675303707,4,79.77081974734146,2.5115674558077186,True,True,True,2.5115674558077186,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.1 kg (2.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2108 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.51. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, golden_eagle, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1d3f34f8c8,"cheetah,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,24.160246914320567,74.55019084731677,23,2.102580342191575,2.167950970506377,13.638847497824992,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.474147456495048,379.3880540307848,4353.154475181936,1.6198020663015122,64.79208265206049,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.34659277845520114,0.0031212397091739063,0.9737246353858228,1.6237316085462585,1.0291282814290674,9.240669611812306,3.0549530271252867,6,98.71043776163734,3.08565517197295,True,True,True,3.08565517197295,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.6 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~4353 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a956a6c9d9,"tiger,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,23.11283467070895,65.4656875238153,17,2.3327599478698966,1.1581488565700395,5.82652453422647,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1862819844727612,204.36385196571806,651.1608597958258,2.639225815944346,105.56903263777384,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.9297089237541524,0.6458146366372376,1.2,0.9177113648114739,2.085666420467591,19.04735764930681,4.066129359772889,2,88.57852219452425,2.832438705875416,True,True,True,2.832438705875416,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.5 kg (2.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~651 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.83. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5599934729777347,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8ed7c8042,"bee,osprey","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,15.968855408892585,63.32773676336935,16,1.8537158654340966,1.0,0.0,0.2086495302052086,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.421815197594788,218.5908382005941,1622.3408050121527,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.3257154891972126,0.0,1.4397326361445064,1.5725952660752058,0.9491072405151131,8.221714641774376,4.672287811363143,3,79.29659217226194,3.9657029349833053,True,True,True,3.9657029349833053,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.3 kg (3.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1622 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.97. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.49583957144233914,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_20a2504520,"golden_eagle,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,23.550864647772386,79.64207142965022,22,2.0568801385255004,2.817329688392814,16.163372980760375,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.927876022577232,241.11545831492862,1911.5334606476426,0.2612681982125261,10.450727928501045,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.686832839860423,0.5540994170010326,0.7895197647815062,3.9742581170092395,2.4770636231112455,6.159701697730888,5.766586395616745,6,103.1929360774226,3.3817047747834326,True,True,True,3.3817047747834326,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.6 kg (3.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1912 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.38. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a0777d0f90,"harpy_eagle,osprey,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,13.303099600656399,70.16052838462387,21,2.0933797808358454,1.0810293042136419,8.306877232519085,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.106599028328695,210.21016665688498,2124.509866079287,1.3142342599505912,52.56937039802365,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.452625578032061,0.3648469587216078,1.2,4.146892163731317,2.1827640169918543,23.230721721792914,3.5733964140058574,5,83.46362798528027,5.273998578584049,True,True,True,5.273998578584049,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.2 kg (5.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2125 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, dragonfly, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd1d6a61cb,"dragonfly,bee,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,23.937466081561617,64.54088436424452,17,1.53736451974924,1.9192569929012218,8.067990228202431,0.05646121789817524,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.070489545235068,216.4909687255071,881.2242248349887,0.13938811038587473,5.575524415434989,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5003054416064976,0.12352236171099468,1.8759648636768396,3.8815848643757467,3.5104977396753756,12.246157396852633,3.1477505512866135,6,88.47835044580614,2.696228754720142,True,True,True,2.696228754720142,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.5 kg (2.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~881 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, cheetah, tiger, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_27846d26bb,"cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,12.918574364433319,76.59928316826563,19,2.076230591141837,2.8290557164205623,9.5479933992175,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.042893787858777,246.20666434395383,1487.8007224935095,1.8047226817420436,72.18890726968175,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5144871053343879,0.39894532141862477,1.9157404853300142,0.8564898218237792,2.3284825981108472,18.14036685113596,2.1151832578579195,6,89.51785753269894,5.929391355996247,True,True,True,5.929391355996247,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (5.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1488 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.93. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.26398963977865675,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f14928d2f4,"tiger,harpy_eagle,cheetah,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,12.000635255171185,59.96539352709252,10,1.738490472386116,1.3075526736103689,19.525287216558926,0.21631667860577178,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.666659276502383,417.8964935890133,3621.7665227810407,1.96694086895168,78.6776347580672,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.4984597321459288,0.3180123638314339,0.5921212060568417,5.047868221503959,0.9375635214068035,20.271867427841094,4.284413002071972,4,71.9660287822637,4.996851604272606,True,True,True,4.996851604272606,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.0 kg (5.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~3622 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.00. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, bee, golden_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d7102fd772,"cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,osprey,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,19.612586495321857,51.59049308509568,8,2.179747799660359,2.4929484610214976,18.98248075005342,0.08986414105304075,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.5373692299123185,300.9985336368602,2268.737085683198,2.8990887734705693,115.96355093882278,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.45334755227676043,1.7240618088354842,1.3120561430280804,2.0540269706020795,18.2522402107522,2.1069777116222603,4,71.20307958041754,2.630478804894063,True,True,True,2.630478804894063,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.6 kg (2.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~2269 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.63. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, osprey, bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9cdd00e91b,"dragonfly,cheetah,osprey,tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,12.536583162999467,51.323344165753646,9,1.6892435033424837,2.1052542911666015,16.257634585983475,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.119352337831055,616.0264248856637,3769.6827432897926,0.06635612949842618,2.654245179937047,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.39021331627975564,1.4930046836566633,2.7209907091729226,3.1564977322667036,6.606671448028846,5.613769784502324,4,63.859927328753116,4.093886148917323,True,True,True,4.093886148917323,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (4.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~3770 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.09. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3893266113758692,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, osprey, tiger, bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd3d0e458d,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,23.203433168202316,63.454175868067324,8,1.5315713209820965,1.5386302140519255,10.224485843334307,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.235856237108772,256.94200245919114,1602.2533886103645,2.067287888033486,82.69151552133945,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.6710323234446434,0.0,1.1871179273687913,1.754812973249987,2.295811369375171,6.08720763682207,4.744788185698562,3,86.65760903626963,2.7346891043272037,True,True,True,2.7346891043272037,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.5 kg (2.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1602 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b2ed081e09,"bee,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,18.36153914161226,66.7234630861372,16,2.327521957135566,1.7201795134614415,15.320203283878564,0.10654967420213851,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.871852164787622,220.07711558160383,2612.7229810376793,1.5754298009232532,63.017192036930126,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.15691485875452663,1.2,1.3381592202357864,1.2047012934266574,13.104188984792591,3.060077081339714,4,85.08500222774946,3.6338709174397925,True,True,True,3.6338709174397925,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2613 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5e01f47dc7,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,15.076886933716281,77.93143473141346,8,1.5043353356955926,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.530900628435473,247.77165887462365,2113.7154004020267,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.319269385432109,0.0,0.6619168413485772,3.805623587349788,1.3829731002023253,20.675484904763657,3.1780482810984276,3,93.00832166512974,5.168934082614642,True,True,True,5.168934082614642,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (5.17:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~2114 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.17. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9b52452842,"golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,19.930993132113215,54.876918656893224,6,2.3672630844410607,1.8940501635853582,12.59454643363461,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.09313151426078,248.76327056961412,2510.8004057767535,0.5811469554137811,23.245878216551247,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.5752875011907728,0.0,1.7688430304463068,1.3924540627425004,0.7798833386105521,17.564347236600984,5.199195430622234,4,74.80791178900644,2.75334592175813,True,True,True,2.75334592175813,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.9 kg (2.75:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2511 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.75. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ed9d52b445,"cheetah,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,21.64328853484814,59.98828063220175,13,1.9357008917315617,2.028648269498614,9.998127322046084,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.307506527694994,192.30868530603306,1789.914343818345,0.29890243257593907,11.956097303037563,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.05198708274312464,1.9434365411885732,0.4590673700772383,1.7626440354162478,14.691910652498922,2.9296643981461337,4,81.63156916704989,2.771680492805603,True,True,True,2.771680492805603,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.0 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~1790 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3c1051d498,"tiger,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,16.85574966774243,69.00501680753163,8,2.2507250682368243,2.983384031740058,8.674625924856816,0.16378449550007051,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.516115377159634,182.8425186226262,825.7379099502389,0.9586701600462331,38.34680640184932,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.41940871908246613,0.5346903367632956,1.8423046403772274,3.9414781473118743,3.730237533726244,17.256154271513864,2.0170716424686317,4,85.86076647527406,4.093856290449631,True,True,True,4.093856290449631,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (4.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~826 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5650962430367337,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4830611f52,"tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,17.76061770541108,79.2077909561369,8,1.6684784403557238,1.7766272127772742,12.826085861433562,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.7358390634269805,216.476101210403,1241.672077621002,2.727069661846846,109.08278647387384,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5865235226417199,0.47558537935571216,1.0875175820329408,3.4950875613231367,2.2974701731336094,20.306579859844675,4.535332827758847,2,96.96840866154798,4.459743026392876,True,True,True,4.459743026392876,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.2 kg (4.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1242 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.46. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.32922988693388516,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bbaf11f507,"tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.491573935025283,77.48540400829592,7,1.4773966133800924,2.4315444644013686,5.237225791903319,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.96896728635966,190.90917417147315,1139.5306152954618,0.7837433681989493,31.349734727957973,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.46467409965626727,0.4839426107112368,1.6609965045279882,1.0008574968277097,0.8316880858654397,8.813628573628186,3.7903609134681946,6,97.9769779433212,3.7813300361400626,True,True,True,3.7813300361400626,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.5 kg (3.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1140 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7022e943c4,"harpy_eagle,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,20.024233436671647,51.19229836704168,5,1.6489556055097085,2.7922458787246054,7.037192593546225,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.366389710722336,195.015076345144,1436.5570518245995,0.3659428444799995,14.637713779199979,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4354415549317498,0.04820205601243814,1.6188302591352226,5.771258175393386,1.3434205374715105,8.740379301860928,2.5823205200278436,4,71.21653180371332,2.556517258398016,True,True,True,2.556517258398016,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.2 kg (2.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1437 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.56. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.300553248551216,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dad32979a6,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,15.741179320440647,55.15310070920724,14,2.3942188443583508,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.886129844141117,200.13120163141033,2378.78544845493,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7657395994432346,0.0,1.4675348576229033,1.2718062625340159,1.9124643985434526,23.10110954560087,4.789356697920363,4,70.89428002964789,3.503746421183856,True,True,True,3.503746421183856,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.2 kg (3.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2379 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.50. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e88c6b91cd,"cheetah,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,14.273799920553126,70.94428204318288,10,1.1196122751232114,1.964107692308403,12.512498789752295,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,3.630348391964879,299.2158495207905,1086.257778158207,2.440162658024595,97.60650632098381,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.49959003870535557,0.5033668677588887,1.62984517980458,1.0886566832739182,1.7395430668886613,10.377543948249857,2.998450122474028,4,85.21808196373601,4.970244954956165,True,True,True,4.970244954956165,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.9 kg (4.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~1086 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.97. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1076fef891,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,tiger,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,19.105302289342166,59.066514331968,5,1.4476972436944435,1.8485916379316827,7.5328202389101,0.21034187877375862,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.924182674568598,277.8744433675495,1646.1789631034299,2.1454446350607888,85.81778540243155,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8940275670825633,0.09816265839950855,1.2,0.7938361772510574,3.7156341795769885,10.96743104882189,2.2346297113743,3,78.17181662131017,3.0916294041009795,True,True,True,3.0916294041009795,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.1 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1646 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, tiger, bee, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_71115233ba,"harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,24.28330700276843,72.11155623866125,18,1.8338810124327543,2.4690819835632016,15.439526142002293,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,3.9822291747991923,344.14883293160335,1370.4795229733238,2.5179289870693644,100.71715948277458,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.20811776786827485,0.6932664041010856,0.8042819755338594,1.5185344142074348,11.147808539339575,4.3456483081850905,4,96.39486324142968,2.9695937308061104,True,True,True,2.9695937308061104,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.1 kg (2.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~1370 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4049d57c63,"bat,harpy_eagle,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.560902596140842,74.2957276160397,24,1.2620674012167985,1.2320314238202419,11.880571014248215,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.647763356485825,212.25101651014063,774.2414804025589,1.7004230920489243,68.01692368195697,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.6950793179113256,0.4797096096668922,0.5975602270226332,3.4824921331604037,2.3696491507056674,7.297165558445087,5.858459512440977,2,91.85663021218053,4.230746523949562,True,True,True,4.230746523949562,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.3 kg (4.23:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~774 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.23. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, tiger, albatross, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_14a5945231,"tiger,bat,bee,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,17.356422408880043,67.78942878432471,14,2.172051947737926,1.4604719402278403,6.991421393511154,0.009744038990017856,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.304801258266746,226.58559366189434,2561.505104334101,1.9646642047114824,78.5865681884593,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.8205786835133768,0.06887108952360715,1.6595635343921937,4.94014999982123,3.067778372591472,5.514805735846968,4.380326408480316,6,85.14585119320475,3.9057259144397003,True,True,True,3.9057259144397003,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.8 kg (3.91:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2562 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.91. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4dca030ae7,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,16.17843359243777,78.56583441032558,9,1.8917368255314235,2.4591802080820564,14.880260981063913,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.372740286885257,195.12205840303307,2023.950436057119,2.2077829560503424,88.3113182420137,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.7642551933958355,0.0,1.2,2.276595679918472,0.5231448187406251,5.0608933732927674,4.7646632161965226,3,94.74426800276335,4.856207738618734,True,True,True,4.856207738618734,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (4.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2024 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.86. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6d32cc9de5,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,18.933460223569394,50.04936643095496,11,1.9746987688373943,2.484568514942918,6.068998375467309,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.514922097285748,218.20294939939993,2512.589963732074,2.6945566643045957,107.78226657218383,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.6514134528187319,0.0,1.831979015517598,1.1013672190786419,2.132449531305059,16.910546220566502,5.880697618318683,2,68.98282665452436,2.643434736174152,True,True,True,2.643434736174152,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.0 kg (2.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2513 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.64. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4f18c6fd4b,"harpy_eagle,bee,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,14.25073123315589,69.07083394041467,22,1.9540285792659469,1.0846176511081742,9.78178161060518,0.1453152543262592,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.54277996708473,411.29630494667833,3102.3175294877774,2.700346655633195,108.0138662253278,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.4269399442526937,0.8555153288014106,4.941429986098714,1.0310224693250358,13.848951649529223,4.25396614770662,4,83.32156517357056,4.84682735295111,True,True,True,4.84682735295111,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (4.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~3102 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.85. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f4c776f797,"golden_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,15.233889645095191,70.96164740196895,19,1.4982364616000303,2.196913524479915,5.322703454196236,0.00025977104552166175,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.510489986268762,223.65524056241802,785.1394823708995,2.2876588141871825,91.5063525674873,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.8094355492393902,0.08097339348600399,0.8736170601175646,1.0216054009934188,3.3463109136861977,15.055560939345629,5.38830233333508,4,86.19553704706414,4.6581437213454056,True,True,True,4.6581437213454056,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.0 kg (4.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.5 kg (~785 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.66. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_820dc6031d,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,21.052126797061874,50.579822006598,9,1.832512015920624,1.6045480795417073,16.51843687153293,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.979825759399869,191.36917823722223,1144.3543415781264,0.2730581694980849,10.922326779923397,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.8658110214806818,0.0,1.8548388285582005,3.557408276370082,1.749522441269923,22.95323196310072,5.399242764472225,6,71.63194880365987,2.4025991527686,True,True,True,2.4025991527686,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.6 kg (2.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.0 kg (~1144 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dbf9dd58c3,"harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,13.980598576880139,77.97457067526256,9,1.999192815140506,2.0744393607502225,16.53491847822196,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.823962767858992,211.9595752504142,1022.4850992992044,2.8515215961295963,114.06086384518386,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,1.069094086087717,0.07795320249233997,1.7213835316877675,2.3995304482002147,2.9554469884454297,21.41212068841472,5.725517589108117,5,91.9551692521427,5.577341359633193,True,True,True,5.577341359633193,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.0 kg (5.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1022 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.58. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9a7b6f3c94,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,osprey,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,11,16.891279525722595,51.30646693798437,23,2.0955930930837803,2.587311541002114,19.799639439785405,0.04582707525665236,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.030136369216438,249.26301305099034,2749.4050257542,1.033659979614538,41.34639918458152,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5585354178649907,1.2,0.8431357787659451,1.082974563620461,15.537159993651986,3.9847611342783518,5,68.19774646370696,3.0374529567078206,True,True,True,3.0374529567078206,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (3.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2749 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.04. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_64fde44c89,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,17.54104396219944,62.834092404075946,18,2.3140289475479685,1.668097704657711,3.5876300797918685,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.74620366654643,205.49473791370514,2413.783043937961,2.386281473363836,95.45125893455344,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.8390400281089699,0.0,1.4784654589736408,2.4356964350250303,1.404682147636688,9.34553861579811,3.5562044998396085,4,80.37513636627538,3.5821181760607876,True,True,True,3.5821181760607876,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.8 kg (3.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2414 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.58. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4928c3a200,"golden_eagle,bat,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,12.320637123487353,71.77094364021625,5,2.255289696304304,2.176343383715812,8.565864883433452,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.110639712365757,252.39401569902316,2551.86495829001,2.030576087461054,81.22304349844215,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.40790699342556447,0.0,1.2804291387953557,3.4977139370338226,2.428447776390021,14.477360170718862,3.914163660479351,4,84.0915807637036,5.825262356229635,True,True,True,5.825262356229635,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (5.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2552 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9c9e60c875,"albatross,cheetah,osprey,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,16.115439228421316,61.97930753008333,13,1.9797320314850122,1.3390208658755263,14.659265874584081,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.358033239411621,263.0263782281608,1409.3040773885386,0.771117587807174,30.84470351228696,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.48881104693279465,1.415500976088286,3.532070721064798,1.9158387013397868,24.335860164638074,2.27224883272846,6,78.09474675850464,3.8459583168404206,True,True,True,3.8459583168404206,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, osprey, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.0 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1409 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3874012660535878,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, osprey, dragonfly, bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f139db2b64,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,20.735995965479994,65.46685111339939,16,2.083650378984336,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.580888639399477,346.19543910188423,2970.664510401272,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.667457739788944,0.0,1.8325673367509927,4.130959380200165,2.3761904784615324,8.481978548711513,2.662231096844142,5,86.20284707887939,3.1571597150377806,True,True,True,3.1571597150377806,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.5 kg (3.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~2971 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.16. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.13107987816207087,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_700cb473de,"cheetah,bat,golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,12.949958106708564,54.15848437998225,13,1.7502197861470057,2.947311544853004,13.709933952114842,0.03148968379503739,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.870281240167065,251.1817472746339,2228.05274072257,1.6561427956135826,66.2457118245433,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.5746960393300062,0.3101857026249288,1.4567977592461197,2.3158449406144355,1.6415633910791168,14.205079914582456,2.5637723008985067,5,67.10844248669082,4.182135875167512,True,True,True,4.182135875167512,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.2 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~2228 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, golden_eagle, bee, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f8f4298f8c,"bat,albatross,tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,14.619155691675022,73.80052779193066,16,2.3624408379871227,1.5954718934403953,7.144407662824715,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.602229028995206,203.67897341331974,1344.7352308653624,1.046340808027845,41.85363232111379,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.49494797396405865,0.48605559500143414,1.6065945895092417,4.735433169436442,1.2745022136423834,19.655413938842116,2.1322568386862404,3,88.41968348360568,5.04820725275926,True,True,True,5.04820725275926,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (5.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1345 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f5c5b40b47,"bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,14.940910162344267,68.98119207882586,13,2.476158381526771,1.623803000440541,8.26027292953334,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.887221292060914,182.42864588600239,1986.141037771926,1.2114161237521737,48.45664495008695,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.9466849297257216,0.5329504187034085,1.3468057528840385,4.240325236231674,1.8810213987682611,19.19400614266211,2.092074670635279,3,83.92210224117012,4.616933729558182,True,True,True,4.616933729558182,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (4.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~1986 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.62. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.27416933021216217,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b2ed67e2fe,"bee,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,24.303256935049927,52.358766444305296,21,2.4826618794558444,1.0,0.0,0.015227689823338136,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.494231668231796,182.7549606263761,1186.8530528262665,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.35371892001272537,0.0,1.7966481332378905,1.4792008943765018,2.465904186621069,10.401811580385463,3.68011502983601,2,76.66202337935522,2.154392992850023,True,True,True,2.154392992850023,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.4 kg (2.15:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1187 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.15. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_23669807ca,"osprey,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,22.333603096065833,79.34810576750606,13,1.858846553327668,1.4079697398271593,9.764631222382173,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.910683380407546,755.9414025489222,9003.778699901417,2.9611509086458567,118.44603634583427,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3574913564192456,0.0,1.8407698122651852,3.384643784282548,0.9333780555431388,19.837886455111672,2.0721780247708472,5,101.68170886357188,3.552857343537353,True,True,True,3.552857343537353,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.3 kg (3.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~9004 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.55. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0add51da1c,"cheetah,harpy_eagle,osprey,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,14,18.89209773051291,71.02956727082915,14,1.59878809730866,2.981507839221778,14.613628341830335,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.892866361639282,237.39932434726632,1161.5631683746326,0.09476863242819289,3.7907452971277156,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.4705519129886272,1.672584000481735,0.8490984200085052,2.3233200407057315,16.314923346765585,3.478420591325336,6,89.92166500134206,3.759750149720443,True,True,True,3.759750149720443,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, osprey, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.0 kg (3.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~1162 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.76. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, osprey, albatross, bat, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_79a3b8d390,"tiger,albatross,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,9,22.23616166418041,66.3299147885484,10,1.7695611881702389,1.4287073083549016,11.015372764353112,0.1878808179545181,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.313995701852908,224.14219188100756,1415.2328361405714,1.664905013356671,66.59620053426684,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.5102280314414462,0.043084970264427765,1.2,3.0321212623617746,2.403650523967489,21.07562529874843,3.0253797464088974,2,88.56607645272881,2.982975020162645,True,True,True,2.982975020162645,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.3 kg (2.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1415 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.98. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.33962998894262736,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, dragonfly, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_07dd9b478e,"tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,12.76557025896968,77.34247420139907,5,1.957013817631144,2.3226794917762668,5.05967597414968,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.301735996982804,219.7002052106317,1164.792486509715,1.2939591655788498,51.75836662315399,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.11028509494175608,1.6252022575968175,0.6828235189906199,1.9686691928533522,11.855737109195971,5.0285330455161485,5,90.10804446036875,6.058677570401109,True,True,True,6.058677570401109,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (6.06:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1165 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 6.06. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.13951441077169005,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_86f1f51b4c,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,15.29798801452483,68.08251589011041,5,1.5392947984782257,1.3994279282158424,14.456776506666927,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.142610527636872,317.6623842211441,2586.601073993317,1.028217153179343,41.128686127173715,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6790849438997271,0.7427160612274919,3.2925246409214113,1.371986382356292,9.628665953465232,2.6096180478143323,5,83.38050390463525,4.450422880804246,True,True,True,4.450422880804246,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.1 kg (4.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~2587 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_eee46f2ee8,"tiger,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,20.28943216820282,50.67484286974092,8,1.9641056634969893,2.287103517788328,10.802249772941643,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.8292284531473815,188.50942650662142,1098.8645126788929,1.943578412621564,77.74313650486256,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.48143109947320517,0.34344896198053526,1.6302628641338734,4.035509817220224,1.4826751226191868,10.820195728972188,5.835221253694334,5,70.96427503794374,2.497597884930338,True,True,True,2.497597884930338,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.7 kg (2.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1099 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.50. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7d06df2886,"tiger,cheetah,bee,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,12,17.03556445910187,67.74950975985124,24,2.1916860269606726,1.155712247843122,6.598746150063265,0.0038543843739631822,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.9101575469698755,203.19655455239263,1404.120204958492,1.867691055990281,74.70764223961125,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.4330002915295689,0.39531583404253645,1.2590443643885372,4.571398254992441,2.078678014424052,23.214745835357856,4.463824446904077,4,84.7850742189531,3.9769454028072193,True,True,True,3.9769454028072193,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bee, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.7 kg (3.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1404 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.98. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bee, golden_eagle, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f8c1171ca4,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,13.43093961402824,68.10886531979119,20,2.2299271852121945,2.160081242479415,18.257815153561687,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.059335860093336,374.11318966577124,1518.6510865441649,2.7078521949124252,108.314087796497,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.22537636498382574,1.0534227445995201,3.3553928093962986,1.3013001681933258,8.635357976308986,3.2056986728378405,4,81.53980493381943,5.071042479310487,True,True,True,5.071042479310487,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.1 kg (5.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~1519 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_263668f5e2,"bat,tiger,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.869478827224388,72.67348648546043,18,1.2634188366483186,2.077132128537081,4.292361497290439,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.519164008337565,219.18238682558982,990.5211538037272,1.3215917641956312,52.863670567825245,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7828529405710717,0.30670811594030767,1.2768203661686335,1.6425662128412213,2.850783708514881,14.256252183910949,2.940227439749607,3,88.54296531268481,4.579450105241497,True,True,True,4.579450105241497,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.7 kg (4.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~991 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.58. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.45603410632117086,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6249158ce7,"golden_eagle,osprey,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,14.151105456197495,60.54325347865014,9,1.251820331019463,1.366876387219126,13.648067492408813,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.030180157839295,190.1742477764683,1336.9592232501411,0.15679854974288965,6.271941989715586,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.4138080450040174,0.0,1.7769029718433402,0.8661194573583919,1.438292552362646,17.69308887895782,3.4208704659661673,4,74.69435893484764,4.278340915913049,True,True,True,4.278340915913049,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.5 kg (4.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1337 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, albatross, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_515cd97448,"albatross,osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,21.155858494441006,62.67424979693182,15,1.1583469566385851,2.7871721024561906,9.600551958954398,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.057239975685768,241.444349873623,2186.819417578839,1.0074189509884985,40.29675803953994,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.38862411418702125,0.2778440503405891,1.3705604103241238,1.425354776923845,0.7069669798832248,19.853989485986965,5.201529533661806,4,83.83010829137282,2.9625008984343673,True,True,True,2.9625008984343673,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.7 kg (2.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~2187 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.96. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0efcbe7a40,"tiger,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,17.00267040791346,77.97197266512899,9,1.8570319788058898,1.7950117890980593,4.394704455617661,0.19343822894968202,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.218577793019438,588.4685089220987,5424.842728240521,2.59937512568658,103.9750050274632,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.9127094169046892,0.04014765681817427,0.6557466692895441,3.9875015725774587,0.8492579531576212,12.001422818321622,4.7481588701680355,6,94.97464307304244,4.585866266562394,True,True,True,4.585866266562394,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.0 kg (4.59:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~5425 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.59. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6b2bdf14c1,"harpy_eagle,dragonfly,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,9,16.750690150341057,51.51369686770796,23,2.3002218380434334,2.3239920401251775,14.024345860155714,0.24691713297132994,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.742890464387882,239.8584699895971,897.76398012673,2.272747273658296,90.90989094633184,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4585569037930492,0.0,1.4903522515420224,1.8939664167358556,2.257434949768816,11.602981986196399,2.8223391569074012,5,68.264387018049,3.0753178767776976,True,True,True,3.0753178767776976,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.5 kg (3.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~898 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.08. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3496035929807504,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, bee, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_165ca471d0,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,19.460678675320878,78.3239946826436,8,1.2830368774568528,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.278289245936838,291.3335960522936,1246.4093909706346,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.853450223824006,0.0,1.2176102358845586,3.7510963035070723,0.6732775939994955,13.104288186783606,4.718544557230563,3,97.78467335796448,4.024730893993457,True,True,True,4.024730893993457,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.3 kg (4.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~1246 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6d46949ed6,"albatross,bat,bee,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,17.87924121634331,50.17181373062548,8,1.884440257027113,1.4697248920020933,6.77597004692455,0.20043087021819428,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.139934584521876,197.27359760074387,1803.0677773240907,1.4168145125065146,56.67258050026058,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.4593686476733468,0.0,1.2,1.0035817466552195,1.315279766758693,19.47583209028595,4.013213831844975,4,68.05105494696879,2.8061489368331647,True,True,True,2.8061489368331647,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.2 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.1 kg (~1803 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.19831851108378795,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, bee, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bbea832a73,"harpy_eagle,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,16.92545615166207,55.30985171443032,8,2.493388348640229,2.5554192558248605,8.598264024362466,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.35513585980636,228.183497940893,1678.320628321113,0.40825718767289254,16.330287506915703,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.7976122460830424,0.0,1.2265621443776313,1.1487911577133698,0.7954081014083128,21.009264486338765,5.986677597412669,3,72.2353078660924,3.267849989909958,True,True,True,3.267849989909958,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.3 kg (3.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1678 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6caad7ff8a,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,13.07146363818988,77.37700653743252,8,2.0216969550054245,1.9069489710784466,6.286245014711559,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.246559131059067,186.9814244135248,1541.9533728357837,0.7892672488103034,31.57068995241214,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.8426957665946548,0.6560831133434069,1.1489466195586908,3.5192530839930254,3.3231671715211824,11.804392486348124,5.6228664156129415,2,90.4484701756224,5.9195365323410405,True,True,True,5.9195365323410405,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.4 kg (5.92:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1542 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.92. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_15977b5d1b,"albatross,golden_eagle,tiger,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,17.867192779104236,58.1473139766311,12,1.3070800189193261,1.2902512565071156,17.583380365079698,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.180707333263486,231.6566795752732,968.4887790998142,2.430250876768357,97.21003507073428,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.5933247966942633,0.4677070693135752,1.8108129889021087,2.9464379752243497,0.8347665201893502,9.651490935291891,3.775027549386098,2,76.01450675573534,3.2544180104573925,True,True,True,3.2544180104573925,"Bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.1 kg (3.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~968 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, golden_eagle, tiger, bat, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a93db9c563,"albatross,tiger,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,19.921989774881773,78.35040276485452,9,1.5531054796559425,1.2155047578329539,16.613808713650997,0.13612762199983738,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,9.204039618867515,458.84641716660764,4223.240602576869,1.194179421433329,47.76717685733316,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.9316359140581085,0.17829505904536194,1.658743380208196,3.488548986423988,1.2711726336758378,15.244439681051631,3.214559744196286,5,98.2723925397363,3.9328603041269,True,True,True,3.9328603041269,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.4 kg (3.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~4223 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.93. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1327c78780,"bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,12.977845874340618,64.94467199611555,12,1.7774360031313128,1.835208574018999,15.799148958512147,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.669344195381253,332.41290440432255,3879.0405964804045,0.5222390839759391,20.889563359037563,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.5118039540900683,0.00028609979250990845,1.5312024286523824,2.676276308995833,1.4021025767985993,24.745524614167376,3.7047363354654412,4,77.92251787045616,5.004272097615374,True,True,True,5.004272097615374,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.9 kg (5.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~3879 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.00. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.18185566385628182,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7b6a40ba2b,"bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,16.203747518485564,60.370826298000026,17,2.245934330109793,2.264511288067941,12.8918219059902,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.165758804992272,254.69996193652076,1061.018609068258,2.257227682958741,90.28910731834964,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.15264776167733163,0.9951336903086947,1.9529382532384072,1.514182847078668,15.457006124562563,2.7593168948854845,4,76.57457381648558,3.725732348589594,True,True,True,3.725732348589594,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (3.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1061 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4b70a30aac,"albatross,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,21.46729493633267,60.412895748890236,10,1.9476930840096067,1.0,0.0,0.23131146909539033,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.82492116085669,311.1308119961885,2123.443262587312,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.8335677498001883,0.0,1.3071783976220221,1.588981490459599,2.10423539670019,17.134799148699038,4.924059285572692,3,81.88019068522291,2.8141829666039317,True,True,True,2.8141829666039317,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~2123 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7d777f0a4a,"bee,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,3,23.51129458675939,62.930174703976434,11,1.1699889805213828,1.0,0.0,0.1131942845682683,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.933726258382672,628.1354302523405,6867.860847570512,1.8229805340283012,72.91922136113205,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.3197112968315297,0.0,1.5559895968689474,1.7377257733265836,2.133981465789783,23.203115924963,4.485835726583906,4,86.44146929073582,2.676593348433317,True,True,True,2.676593348433317,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.9 kg (2.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~6868 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.68. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_038e1dd5a3,"cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,7,20.677810022424282,50.837433096570024,23,2.444242683659194,1.98907112099129,11.161515518562489,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,5.819773505558754,439.23952677568684,2556.274560523307,0.8495951656301249,33.983806625205,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.17194204437574923,1.8481376042687563,2.448829056009829,1.5880732818189889,11.1507756835692,4.921208288267595,5,71.5152431189943,2.4585501579441345,True,True,True,2.4585501579441345,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (2.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~2556 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_beab3f1806,"golden_eagle,osprey,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,19.81941840896827,65.93952622106728,6,2.221176731110128,2.341076687229756,18.037677939051143,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.120794068907642,256.9266278861413,2086.4482358822174,0.2010858027953899,8.043432111815596,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6979549268515117,0.0,1.512742166425542,3.6594473094895474,2.148096278716224,15.880544305208675,5.7927149215053895,2,85.75894463003556,3.32701620503807,True,True,True,3.32701620503807,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.9 kg (3.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~2086 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.33. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bat, harpy_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1705d9f42a,"osprey,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,12.878980054974958,69.01026465259582,23,1.2054243845186046,1.6415535660091005,13.322479745407843,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.2121241531824136,195.29976643449046,627.3270968751109,2.0246497474286747,80.985989897147,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.6578996325445446,0.0,1.4223007076232632,1.1257788215916242,2.4015370404595684,20.644061258480193,5.510333264822082,2,81.88924470757078,5.35836412184971,True,True,True,5.35836412184971,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (5.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~627 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b12f220038,"cheetah,osprey,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,17.582291192470606,51.70828559244525,7,2.217953238032316,2.6472580982947718,12.33924435483778,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.1252979171394397,475.5119522765949,1486.1165140249507,0.40400257341700896,16.16010293668036,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.03825592468502733,1.2,1.2410940167074838,2.2937702033984433,16.93999408754797,5.984988287973921,4,69.29057678491586,2.9409298837337348,True,True,True,2.9409298837337348,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (2.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~1486 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.94. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.21042152333606176,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7361cfb089,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,18.113772307119476,62.536796739782176,7,2.2945926389922535,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.279794292106725,251.24444348635373,1577.7634221291348,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.557268420408436,0.0,1.2,1.726601223589215,0.8192379484166463,16.60107105290687,2.684390294490108,4,80.65056904690165,3.45244467466352,True,True,True,3.45244467466352,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.5 kg (3.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1578 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.45. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10986329074978499,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2260dea66a,"cheetah,bat,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,12.83275587292718,61.22168516797519,24,1.107343744026284,2.2324899604521455,17.849600642632787,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.715471599457528,301.0731219518931,2021.8479998279508,0.931219872964521,37.24879491858084,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.2499769958292725,1.7721168145106827,2.601834579244811,3.105472991838778,10.988082988357801,3.5897143902549753,4,74.05444104090236,4.77073559056262,True,True,True,4.77073559056262,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.2 kg (4.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.7 kg (~2022 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.77. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.45122858104032393,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, osprey, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d8e121bcf6,"tiger,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,19.37639273079092,64.13874640242275,6,1.5411606173107018,1.1950902213387746,14.439733104075023,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.482186655158745,701.5168839856183,3845.8464997545016,1.6809166207528201,67.2366648301128,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.6929417759625863,1.2,2.4308426389454,2.7322719162693585,16.409611494705878,4.509261036991632,6,83.51513913321367,3.3101489680532863,True,True,True,3.3101489680532863,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.1 kg (3.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~3846 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.31. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5373331539402086,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ec7a7ff6d9,"bat,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,20.180097625803587,76.9961055328338,12,1.1862347531258917,2.6937923536427304,9.156518515118425,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.988881056594867,196.63494781358546,1964.163105279644,2.733238481113052,109.32953924452208,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.4385019090058195,0.0,1.2,2.013578931922009,0.5333911132202587,15.178489074832457,3.177632415701271,2,97.17620315863738,3.815447623721184,True,True,True,3.815447623721184,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.0 kg (3.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~1964 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.82. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15609013038577893,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_664958b503,"albatross,bat,cheetah,dragonfly,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,24.228317258541466,73.54484387338834,22,2.2616795354357873,2.07619094803037,5.722042770940266,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.5542975160373067,212.73821865500582,756.1349221316887,1.8581449727685615,74.32579891074246,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.5744376790688328,1.2,2.569383584818792,2.2823030092094454,16.960621927473458,3.7398475672727143,4,97.77316113192981,3.0354912018275146,True,True,True,3.0354912018275146,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.5 kg (3.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~756 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.04. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.29350087086431814,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, cheetah, dragonfly, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9440813c08,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,19.01452405339716,52.6570156134399,6,1.267980519005664,1.46095753064229,16.538322732190004,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.896713331464783,254.89852735986472,2777.5561812529786,0.6253890440323223,25.015561761292894,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8147141688841121,0.0,1.1632581987878536,2.557868095604565,2.2565870249040003,20.240964010102317,2.5782058682940026,6,71.67153966683706,2.7693049516026216,True,True,True,2.7693049516026216,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.7 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2778 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f01a0828fb,"harpy_eagle,tiger,bee,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,9,18.39013045417667,54.92187525327008,12,2.170808200065018,1.9971263862209379,15.010536388418434,0.13479378409817405,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.462538343048834,447.6786913981467,4683.855474119036,2.555547854903741,102.22191419614964,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.44373533168476786,0.18021125513643965,0.8362476228210562,3.686275741828287,0.9278364890730555,11.827867141196045,4.670277430802376,6,73.31200570744676,2.9864864411984913,True,True,True,2.9864864411984913,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, bee, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.9 kg (2.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~4684 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, tiger, bee, bat, golden_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_da4fe0d839,"albatross,bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,22.351630819499448,53.83607680714236,11,2.3440898762140288,1.665390715656091,13.760764669720635,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.158393661959219,200.50293560267434,1034.273072217053,1.8172251815418066,72.68900726167226,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.8743346654324009,0.0,0.9893351051255146,2.5646522265974148,2.139700450948177,6.652393019475058,5.30102889319185,4,76.18770762664181,2.4085972626290895,True,True,True,2.4085972626290895,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.8 kg (2.41:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1034 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.41. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, golden_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d02c4343c2,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,bee,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,15.96342306720377,71.09934528635011,20,2.158689811193423,2.068283046280465,16.552631487670265,0.07449774514680105,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1545701322183777,224.8207244934896,709.212742590859,0.6880124485880402,27.520497943521608,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,1.04489422865019,0.205622181361011,1.2,4.089922853951897,1.0437531446772015,20.537210171947795,4.811619985382681,6,87.06276835355388,4.453890934734477,True,True,True,4.453890934734477,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.1 kg (4.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~709 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.45. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, bee, osprey, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c6f4217a90,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,22.698728023990682,57.086241132288045,11,1.9340649938870054,2.8493468255420193,12.46978201932242,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.123950469538718,255.04044798377012,2837.0573111004246,0.6292115500445797,25.16846200178319,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7052687838001646,0.0,1.8741004004639767,1.5108130425428257,1.78031868428051,12.314125203546563,4.729543683792639,6,79.78496915627872,2.5149533080423097,True,True,True,2.5149533080423097,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.1 kg (2.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2837 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.51. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.335673375083265,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6e90a9b349,"albatross,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,14.344836414213496,66.9151445501724,18,2.09720176114371,2.537306705054488,10.561797426413818,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.433497968721198,246.29200215673035,1338.2270934308713,2.6150693796226365,104.60277518490545,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.568009477399412,0.0,1.2,3.231915408960069,2.0443104332143305,21.982586835613066,5.46362710071859,6,81.2599809643859,4.664754802213703,True,True,True,4.664754802213703,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (4.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1338 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.66. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.47227546197314624,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_85f67dbdb3,"bee,osprey,harpy_eagle,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,19.131750190901293,68.8552755448181,6,1.5979274839213762,2.632234974295093,12.187371489245912,0.021315023470714928,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.089272299197386,597.2015455565811,4830.925919508717,1.7287881901153732,69.15152760461493,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3733860461193437,0.07460844304754874,1.302295309100112,0.7389827815279552,1.5781353927424182,24.469638320928883,5.005711917398182,5,87.98702573571939,3.59900557229544,True,True,True,3.59900557229544,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.9 kg (3.60:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~4831 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.60. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, tiger, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9f2ffb6a53,"bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,24.279107780500645,64.23737331601845,8,1.562284548249315,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.2541170892252245,233.1013068683712,991.6402530694712,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.8696423147191317,0.0,0.6296483731201075,1.3517511847015908,0.8057704006504283,13.813225630615575,3.451715112836881,5,88.5164810965191,2.6457880535301057,True,True,True,2.6457880535301057,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.2 kg (2.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~992 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.65. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3020190752181884,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_55b8e0a223,"osprey,tiger,albatross,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,18.022955420412174,52.216265386270905,13,2.0016225681923436,2.1760804356912917,7.717407574360763,0.08891540019780181,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.457206468992899,413.4192758904592,4736.630002138529,0.8827361924363959,35.30944769745584,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.7624903502230882,0.18250708713429195,1.9813585484100886,1.8174085636559056,2.56286516301099,15.648021556824256,3.5017649314348076,3,70.23922080668308,2.8972088188784273,True,True,True,2.8972088188784273,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, albatross, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.2 kg (2.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~4737 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.90. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, albatross, bee, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9f4730db7d,"tiger,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,15.012017564699288,65.81906342169789,15,2.3493784300477003,2.9720729962386976,13.963173487077889,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.844427968172324,528.2746233430823,3615.737606885093,1.9009433216266984,76.03773286506794,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,steel,0.695608133378346,0.5328542388820757,1.224673199578463,1.1585403730545385,2.9509522384207343,23.43951048881167,4.52818794789634,2,80.83108098639718,4.384424887462909,True,True,True,4.384424887462909,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.8 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~3616 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5392577001548986,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4735aed39c,"albatross,osprey,bat,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,18.02920233002191,69.37118278009223,24,1.8877584715461229,2.186824934993724,10.890731235708751,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.9519402019508565,188.4400987745954,1310.0242983307003,2.631022364089882,105.24089456359528,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.6079227278285093,1.46094461216388,1.190203819393068,0.9712169498564394,20.327470087929427,5.389034047301066,4,87.40038511011414,3.847712256497147,True,True,True,3.847712256497147,"Bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1310 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, osprey, bat, cheetah, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4b484de210,"cheetah,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,19.73885999432811,53.04024313293999,12,1.6769514647640675,1.9177413968899786,3.9702588795282994,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.19717853726695,198.73024492013403,2026.487788205395,0.6484372832871754,25.937491331487017,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.3132019351536437,1.4144263211942427,2.6594212271274436,1.3275599170696235,5.946189028670732,2.1725379531450293,5,72.7791031272681,2.687097590650165,True,True,True,2.687097590650165,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (2.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.2 kg (~2026 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.69. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5648412902707364,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f0ac824e1c,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,23.533795200892392,74.967034401742,21,2.3721304811196635,2.4678769764125823,12.626967365524447,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.53652872362881,316.78527631445735,3021.031886795512,2.3486965160525464,93.94786064210186,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6654881684829997,0.0,0.5971655142269965,4.466535617875563,0.719766770029254,17.27750946654611,2.317426683949325,5,98.50082960263438,3.1855055150177938,True,True,True,3.1855055150177938,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.0 kg (3.19:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~3021 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.19. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_282b44ce9c,"cheetah,bee,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,22.464062539013216,59.86054644032725,9,1.5121589988344253,2.9367817230795565,14.064420678056512,0.03457959633121316,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.683678599992332,194.35499204823094,2270.7812613955957,0.3461058063685385,13.84423225474154,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.6484161433586233,0.08746315233934626,1.5294445599804571,1.1800323355027782,0.5047618024732399,5.332650899979459,2.3603910413445623,4,82.32460897934047,2.664724883861401,True,True,True,2.664724883861401,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.9 kg (2.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2271 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.66. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4550302300758911,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, dragonfly, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4639df43d8,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,osprey,bee,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,13.53761030956958,62.450821242735955,23,1.5587034941530227,1.5140633283172211,17.1177089921512,0.08018148064231509,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.382199023635517,204.3747233803789,1099.985436633654,1.2211058589258585,48.84423435703434,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7815063988466258,0.0,1.850304413213729,2.0757114208445846,1.1891447633135412,10.093330318825275,3.8623599559660353,6,75.98843155230554,4.613134801094858,True,True,True,4.613134801094858,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, osprey, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.5 kg (4.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1100 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.61. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, osprey, bee, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_899f1e51cc,"dragonfly,bee,golden_eagle,tiger,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,14.15251371108376,79.35512860456382,8,2.4723080720631243,1.6113149641374132,19.25911212458694,0.18081101075689535,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.488375259601421,221.17560911718442,1435.0703502232138,0.4857343059594966,19.429372238379866,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.2907751423953292,1.2,2.370561709223638,1.8557635389998413,17.095837131385537,4.537575338743895,4,93.50764231564757,5.6071402031156925,True,True,True,5.6071402031156925,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, tiger, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.4 kg (5.61:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1435 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.61. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, golden_eagle, tiger, cheetah, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_245c012048,"golden_eagle,bat,tiger,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,23.006081256790843,60.92870578676761,15,2.34177646499008,2.6405454984658774,13.293550594184447,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,4.233962134174275,430.76299667635476,1823.8342167311253,1.1119297757227904,44.47719102891162,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.40120760685080886,0.021299300723700374,1.3673719226005554,1.5409521369242904,1.4128795493050776,5.709844103327568,3.837720408681686,3,83.93478704355846,2.6483739280362193,True,True,True,2.6483739280362193,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.9 kg (2.65:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~1824 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.65. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, dragonfly, albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9476435157,"albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,21.92646528188105,70.10788440588793,12,2.122751059636843,2.7772201912405685,7.781889751467813,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.603324151158358,246.69830435821854,2369.123784293095,2.1834387370852886,87.33754948341155,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8358780653945846,0.0,0.7015461551829456,3.107977192137258,1.690134627120309,11.259535686415367,3.242551650764722,2,92.03434968776898,3.197409318127607,True,True,True,3.197409318127607,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.1 kg (3.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.6 kg (~2369 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.20. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_08d15f657b,"albatross,harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,16.32992916928469,71.10391861646153,21,1.632387303844629,2.867024989844154,19.599987832077968,0.10777910537003599,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.064625344683076,198.95315859706298,2002.3890024207517,1.0152115032346365,40.60846012938546,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.3550473774557079,0.0,1.5075106802825098,3.2685527865046984,1.808708419597286,19.764663629419655,5.769310182193854,6,87.43384778574622,4.354208636140467,True,True,True,4.354208636140467,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.1 kg (4.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2002 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.35. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8f9f79b342,"cheetah,golden_eagle,albatross,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,16.045722629029466,70.52286011368307,23,1.4020519978400783,2.792092989330171,14.373802577923904,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.7544243873424845,184.51247985004335,692.7381541180415,1.0494446706054865,41.977786824219464,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.23155750709215664,0.7385738945184408,5.741032552884119,1.3887737902457729,13.490604875393366,3.122484928342913,4,86.56858274271254,4.395118982431811,True,True,True,4.395118982431811,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.5 kg (4.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.8 kg (~693 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.40. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2291383149082495,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f71ebac054,"bee,dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,15.570432478711929,67.1557365886658,10,1.2390890767589104,2.81048663085393,4.481565240303489,0.09538018471893617,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.877358532394489,204.97407613057604,1614.6542875268706,0.08545592062506513,3.418236825002605,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.32890151571650955,0.0,1.5748551602645462,2.797147499377714,0.5195645349586948,9.910572730033827,5.907760930324272,3,82.72616906737773,4.3130296271784285,True,True,True,4.3130296271784285,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.2 kg (4.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1615 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b8f4d01da9,"golden_eagle,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,6,17.017191101283352,56.0191974992532,9,2.3399114661935156,1.443382082274018,16.34946456683563,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.352114035948855,277.71676639898277,2597.238869058256,0.9975546924045386,39.90218769618154,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.5092396235796397,0.0,1.8121410987053945,1.7733125947333108,0.6167129902070629,21.54580547009537,5.4654575388598,2,73.03638860053655,3.2919179884527776,True,True,True,3.2919179884527776,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.0 kg (3.29:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~2597 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.29. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5e825c4abf,"osprey,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,16.84347014056325,56.50192913364532,21,1.270453548650321,1.4310480611164034,14.509043156276155,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.305860983511774,186.49789009474813,803.0339884662429,0.28526997207000837,11.410798882800336,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.6675130905750849,1.3014287703991843,4.276044091109294,0.7571508153725268,13.266307165096986,2.010910215894184,6,73.34539927420857,3.3545301925388085,True,True,True,3.3545301925388085,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.5 kg (3.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.3 kg (~803 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.35. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_856b5f12b4,"golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,16.0769504511378,71.39578818635854,19,2.0469141746331156,1.8534520089641953,6.100214476273422,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.084180791315787,282.2334212490966,1717.1591602310903,1.4755615761072933,59.02246304429173,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,1.0519083046366977,0.0,0.9807321254606607,3.7645103624855785,1.3477173987931272,20.479612549776068,2.4410019929222107,3,87.47273863749635,4.440878785025161,True,True,True,4.440878785025161,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.4 kg (4.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1717 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.44. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.38230450203867816,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d06bd3350a,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,23.178595044642762,77.1648872627275,20,1.8606211506963146,1.9792165601015614,11.008242456253035,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.0987930447678,291.6225114109186,3236.657901345222,0.6538168065889368,26.152672263557474,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8423099884541231,0.0,1.2,2.1682046277043603,1.8255080642668653,11.46433170040092,3.6724915689128395,6,100.34348230737027,3.3291442865326957,True,True,True,3.3291442865326957,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.2 kg (3.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~3237 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.33. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d9fdae57af,"harpy_eagle,albatross,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,8,14.67501957518611,61.2756936491877,19,1.735805035816818,1.6227868474557388,4.614301961429545,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.063937216448952,321.5330006203161,3557.4209318796193,0.7557807684609175,30.2312307384367,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.9583421440805288,0.0,1.2796579918191964,4.7422539886786,0.6099387988762115,5.244849058663217,4.685069171104255,4,75.95071322437381,4.175510181451366,True,True,True,4.175510181451366,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.3 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~3557 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, albatross, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3daf438154,"golden_eagle,tiger,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,13.082549193697432,77.52145289523904,23,2.279664300465525,1.8334729830479082,14.00420570185768,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.37919228807217,227.11248857288004,2584.3566784933955,2.723686760814262,108.94747043257048,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.948335734627023,0.06750376160834567,1.3083637043122578,2.9943383461175057,3.3172157121308907,20.62442343471879,5.647320336229195,3,90.60400208893647,5.925561734756196,True,True,True,5.925561734756196,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.5 kg (5.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~2584 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.93. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.301182921640751,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, dragonfly, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_42db18c85c,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,18.74927833215089,73.59674274353719,24,2.0515951439300566,1.3291736804718852,15.214495569765512,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.709211200140061,205.38714242339603,1172.5985738884144,1.564524917831554,62.58099671326215,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7863277236054476,0.0,1.351697636194272,1.939116468416145,1.253499912505433,7.2706849798315565,4.546713976265057,3,92.34602107568809,3.9253106940833535,True,True,True,3.9253106940833535,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.6 kg (3.93:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1173 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.93. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_877881cc32,"albatross,tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,8,15.736757283774192,69.00496434027781,13,1.1876487673021656,2.768876547012888,10.47707223226557,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.151100867148044,303.4112550944156,2473.1357445025674,2.479125188146422,99.16500752585688,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.0094268437562113,0.42388008011497935,1.8905878960265177,3.6191432065767395,2.931547655486448,10.88654439562208,2.5644387591427598,6,84.741721624052,4.384954479245049,True,True,True,4.384954479245049,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.0 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~2473 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_16940bef02,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,15.9551746031285,70.70356492652485,17,2.190415044951576,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.523031398142884,253.846380023748,2671.2334272948106,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6753881444492725,0.0,0.6447941326658497,3.235414067003295,1.4262153822627393,8.558709333216319,4.300888555965784,6,86.65873952965335,4.431387727506364,True,True,True,4.431387727506364,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.7 kg (4.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~2671 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.43. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6748c98de0,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,bee,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,18.78497847593708,71.97751480870855,13,1.9414734654991188,2.022405169704042,14.848229003098677,0.1505548818229113,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.605745465080288,196.76162345510633,906.2339549301912,1.743922840235081,69.75691360940324,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7159294799158161,0.017943645668928573,1.527574850697254,2.3182538049477754,1.8664711781615124,24.7658918407394,5.170143678519697,6,90.76249328464563,3.831652769839971,True,True,True,3.831652769839971,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.0 kg (3.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.6 kg (~906 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, bee, tiger, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bda5a49d30,"osprey,tiger,bat,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.16545949236603,63.151793352172646,4,1.382008696884432,2.110870259288264,16.692889597759336,0.24169544596656176,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.656187948826002,184.8689532571773,2154.8672650683875,0.4334640038401121,17.338560153604483,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.7738833414802327,0.30000246085960347,1.2,2.5312620546819193,2.512610507889586,16.956335545033696,5.351761859331765,6,78.31725284453867,4.164185950578148,True,True,True,4.164185950578148,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.2 kg (4.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2155 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.16. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bat, bee, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d5d7836529,"albatross,cheetah,dragonfly,tiger,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,21.159434645604616,60.79727399343315,7,1.9116699520132392,2.0455389920631886,9.407309658928934,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.312240632122704,227.7462854408474,2576.3207839789693,0.09144183993847876,3.6576735975391506,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.58640663732581,1.4252012303996744,1.8662843426868427,2.373547764002027,14.27396553068862,5.990376613128542,4,81.95670863903777,2.8732938763116898,True,True,True,2.8732938763116898,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2576 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, dragonfly, tiger, golden_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a3f801451b,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,15.020156654662056,58.389640893918525,21,2.0700908829355855,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.505789161858381,188.69412453660462,1227.6041903165979,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6755648052444934,0.0,1.113285300369859,1.8770904636659989,0.9229496291463235,16.606413319877646,2.0857532143657265,3,73.40979754858058,3.8874189022386236,True,True,True,3.8874189022386236,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.4 kg (3.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~1228 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.89. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_90c141b97a,"harpy_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,22.8904174777943,68.49027857825982,13,1.8045087788831142,1.9343321434801732,6.799309140895232,0.18020876051366283,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.458953686290392,246.90753000205535,1347.8567710775756,2.8539316757362316,114.15726702944926,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.7330355263928697,0.2742259187268563,1.573723037483155,2.6467523954642496,2.914793660895152,16.477442324936504,4.5440296961256745,5,91.38069605605412,2.9920939032545544,True,True,True,2.9920939032545544,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.5 kg (2.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1348 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.99. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ab727eee67,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,21.52091859249169,76.57389552238911,19,1.5788573266662378,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.227675785294826,228.94919625441534,738.9737768130893,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.4892279133986478,0.0,1.2946138629833703,3.18381407879676,2.3558838601168928,9.38087431589138,4.341686931064711,3,98.09481411488079,3.5581146405667154,True,True,True,3.5581146405667154,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~739 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.35998901261023186,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cbe02403e6,"bat,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,20.134875612824494,51.91107388015742,8,1.8264540627020063,1.9693643196116273,3.697614155589412,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.83314760787533,265.74618787172426,2347.3753037011093,2.482327182384163,99.29308729536652,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7568297362213088,0.0,1.7492298803892048,1.3109577776125467,1.0507902400787166,7.646714530173744,3.7632213797916583,6,72.04594949298192,2.578167100624835,True,True,True,2.578167100624835,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.9 kg (2.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~2347 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.58. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5030843096387053,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e534aee665,"bee,dragonfly,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,9,19.77757147054834,55.60240616749348,19,1.9980531482564894,2.884220183662233,14.684662179643276,0.09318962367901146,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.754478490094827,217.75400700386356,1253.0607494356912,1.0087571382323783,40.350285529295135,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.948619765108313,0.0,1.2,1.8003259738813242,2.4931765646752635,16.688247866738656,5.997085252664474,4,75.37997763804182,2.8113869415308894,True,True,True,2.8113869415308894,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (2.81:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1253 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.81. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5486420813443236,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_99768017a7,"osprey,harpy_eagle,bee,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,8,16.070080711467735,54.572185370918156,22,2.124697830521498,2.863344749623602,16.7364640339893,0.0045697700092378335,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.242769726366708,213.80698258073247,907.1337929793458,2.3451771424410475,93.8070856976419,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.5159370663099312,0.0,1.2,2.783103438448703,0.8366738420823172,7.014214854578633,5.253629226456457,6,70.64226608238589,3.395887447657622,True,True,True,3.395887447657622,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.6 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~907 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f118c441ce,"tiger,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,12.620258014232796,60.809206196833976,21,1.9060753026651702,1.6993472564331473,17.968624404761037,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.90028154881711,349.1439437148566,2758.335456411721,2.4965195813581493,99.86078325432598,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5457684440026115,0.15461003839387197,1.3152476622254743,4.537991060130231,3.1642638885689536,11.660422750421862,4.161824229554394,6,73.42946421106677,4.818380585266557,True,True,True,4.818380585266557,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.8 kg (4.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~2758 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.82. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5845514758851694,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c95d2dd8cc,"bee,albatross,bat","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,22.9221754254579,70.54940605142224,11,1.7966755531998362,1.0,0.0,0.20066812540643175,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.245194870534647,229.65756886568693,1434.2562710594455,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.46004324326569124,0.0,0.9223592160949806,3.208632739568892,0.765551794066903,22.88128894598915,4.244184914299318,5,93.47158147688015,3.0777796933299983,True,True,True,3.0777796933299983,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.5 kg (3.08:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.2 kg (~1434 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.08. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2d1c7de8a4,"cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,7,21.351831225278893,56.79987634043798,23,2.3444399977390447,2.4944018588996455,11.2039627953032,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.491348991471568,257.7633904622317,2188.7589056397633,1.2219478091053333,48.87791236421333,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5926663486885716,0.6629002926190766,1.9837379784997882,3.388944240390344,1.0467276373733236,8.94057722689511,2.8618669997033397,4,78.15170756571688,2.6601875849033214,True,True,True,2.6601875849033214,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.8 kg (2.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~2189 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.66. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4723219439255551,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_401019d30e,"tiger,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,12.833409369252685,62.77770843615321,6,2.0391786890624837,1.095909280937189,17.143923238302936,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.267277959447704,252.8097838862561,1331.619402596814,0.9128589549497661,36.514358197990646,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.9722528714290439,0.5902039142359154,1.2,4.039792900603516,1.8935096922447314,6.912549924267677,3.74151995601604,2,75.6111178054059,4.891740505571427,True,True,True,4.891740505571427,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.8 kg (4.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~1332 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.89. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_580cc60855,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,14.185492645461776,61.82129340462528,6,2.2828654394784604,2.0349199034216063,12.096671248772015,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.684146625304361,250.79250757013762,1927.1264006966915,1.1478576696167133,45.91430678466853,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6853251877185992,1.4782098295395256,0.5811895831013523,1.6890280038735495,5.629145570944969,5.712207049652513,4,76.00678605008706,4.3580646051375,True,True,True,4.3580646051375,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.8 kg (4.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1927 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.36. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35406712375722404,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1aba209d29,"bat,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,4,15.252200930351883,56.1809280631889,15,2.3057008809812736,1.0,0.0,0.24034586541002528,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.997635101590344,241.50939721180683,2656.032224140492,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5698392994319983,0.0,1.421861755707178,2.6262630115948675,0.7901333633185859,6.184728836038056,3.519378865479489,2,71.43312899354078,3.6834636731928203,True,True,True,3.6834636731928203,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.2 kg (3.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2656 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.68. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.44402536619205857,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9997a8dfb6,"albatross,bee,dragonfly,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,22.950092683052084,66.86877091941959,9,1.3178533811603055,1.1275929308081885,11.203983886081115,0.2167985746378816,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.368382017590443,229.81372859787945,1923.169073793905,1.3752609719790814,55.01043887916325,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5671988573607902,1.5097891750259946,2.6627448301722794,1.1662591248041476,13.712804198540434,4.14428225720338,5,89.81886360247168,2.9136601687364885,True,True,True,2.9136601687364885,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bee, dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.9 kg (2.91:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1923 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.91. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bee, dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_78dbf48835,"bee,osprey","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,16.64560248587224,58.59056276421179,5,1.9725599601862234,1.0,0.0,0.0480732134324203,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.240058857110985,240.44314821936072,1259.9362484585106,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.48068368936936084,0.0,1.9774900669589086,2.937723382534796,1.3399536154502454,21.996741596050857,5.761305564233053,5,75.23616525008403,3.519882372172461,True,True,True,3.519882372172461,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.6 kg (3.52:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.2 kg (~1260 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.52. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fb7f96ad09,"golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,15.30102446669978,56.08737347464953,19,1.2489641209729452,2.292004108970594,7.5334239190176575,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.56081892203456,219.07996329281377,1875.503895195757,2.5856169113648835,103.42467645459534,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8807248076200909,0.0,1.2,0.9363042282762761,1.205905001782711,17.110057935181086,2.8322167151752513,5,71.38839794134931,3.665595960369496,True,True,True,3.665595960369496,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.1 kg (3.67:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.6 kg (~1876 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.67. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_35844642dc,"albatross,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,18.67592840582047,65.26487744011744,6,1.9395900995579543,1.7461544724173965,11.188948019069946,0.1401706904855123,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.120837106710697,211.3584188041111,1716.4072902401253,1.7142989920087852,68.57195968035141,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,1.148856640558233,0.0,1.9972845723414345,1.1179931813854556,2.2892848793814107,16.36307139551521,4.247838436664116,5,83.94080584593792,3.494598823787375,True,True,True,3.494598823787375,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.3 kg (3.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.1 kg (~1716 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.49. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, bee, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cbad848e38,"bee,golden_eagle,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,19.696910598600148,75.27121442444422,10,2.2018857796422777,2.869752860107618,15.479009100662594,0.1711026351720823,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.808556882318454,181.4564593672235,872.5437065314014,1.0609997534516618,42.43999013806647,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.776227516967975,0.6988012266368621,1.6588097156274932,2.5359852938968763,2.4698114413250325,5.829830103699065,5.682672161747148,6,94.96812502304437,3.821473121261652,True,True,True,3.821473121261652,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.3 kg (3.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~873 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.82. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, osprey, tiger, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_89504c6fa3,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,16.478414709452352,51.78751585446802,15,1.1199682752141864,1.1583865240817566,7.116315405566297,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.663225721231282,237.21438238713006,2055.0417389421777,2.9108280524926333,116.43312209970533,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.549999701366509,0.0,1.8335182165647963,1.3213893039206766,1.323863004195808,14.044696559854907,3.281074574353982,4,68.26593056392036,3.142748666518367,True,True,True,3.142748666518367,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.8 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2055 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.47974448375371465,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b8e49dfd9c,"bat,golden_eagle,osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,11,21.741796997099037,66.1069065419864,23,2.22588512810695,1.0032022768467244,3.136177423117072,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.212421367185332,405.89002558809545,2927.4498932789807,1.8221852802184622,72.88741120873848,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.48040201308361385,1.4341226079770446,0.9141649571847912,1.1831534601657459,9.264495258887708,2.4691927266079734,4,87.84870353908545,3.0405447420379703,True,True,True,3.0405447420379703,"Bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.1 kg (3.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~2927 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.04. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, golden_eagle, osprey, cheetah, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cffc18d2db,"dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,13.973541000952537,62.36757896602316,17,1.3764965558176998,1.7359097198044227,18.016438064042724,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.924613077217362,229.19152261576286,2503.8287051555217,2.990425703071321,119.61702812285283,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.8025546079470685,0.1727349024508292,1.2,2.6401454570039316,1.7778517573174553,22.177323970172218,4.8379516118515475,5,76.3411199669757,4.463262315670147,True,True,True,4.463262315670147,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.4 kg (4.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2504 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6ec08f8451,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,15.677500505607188,78.63799760488058,13,1.2236682817424336,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.228679884279654,242.929901920606,2241.922299144726,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5930775638694926,0.0,1.969938901739779,2.7127534274634937,0.516685215883188,23.930891819677626,5.5598973135357515,2,94.31549811048777,5.015977998326649,True,True,True,5.015977998326649,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (5.02:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~2242 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.02. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b682e78752,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,14.576545739602146,53.97774491195075,23,2.184832818696793,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.495957385517489,382.5222405968612,4397.459376914184,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.4616820656773129,0.0,1.924997896891465,2.5488092490436096,1.4679004418943191,17.06054174403436,3.5392296633276654,4,68.55429065155289,3.7030546108946676,True,True,True,3.7030546108946676,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.0 kg (3.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~4397 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.70. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.18493481864726036,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f6013d8ceb,"tiger,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,16.187349956189802,76.55044698192599,17,1.895835825956655,1.3824607440061345,16.837246767869033,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.00315887160918,326.2331328344316,1632.1961927534428,2.8671241808527386,114.68496723410954,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,composite,0.7326893373940194,0.05484609625344404,1.2,2.183445405430203,0.823549587236759,21.859583206471058,2.555896219729005,3,92.73779693811579,4.729028975657268,True,True,True,4.729028975657268,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (4.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~1632 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.73. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.28759757835085925,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a4641adc98,"cheetah,osprey,golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,12,12.096113852673781,66.54079266956657,13,1.355280773210013,2.1863131339904243,9.514247937252556,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.630602065660366,296.72916531274547,3154.409677715348,0.31215544725783273,12.48621789031331,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5908820020692207,0.18952707751518205,1.2,1.7192397329133602,2.140128806579454,12.642482001757074,2.2583447190947723,6,78.63690652224035,5.501005817240888,True,True,True,5.501005817240888,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.5 kg (5.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~3154 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.50. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5237953053892447,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, osprey, golden_eagle, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d408d96df3,"osprey,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,7,13.21022694052958,75.21470880298243,9,1.8985333858566653,2.7736726053072616,19.400537707668125,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.6807501951510275,258.11703917478854,1982.5324990135625,1.949580995672239,77.98323982688956,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.32447582181341195,0.26443549256274024,1.2,2.459481161353375,1.3169434489147438,8.577438484580469,5.3234672861759975,6,88.42493574351201,5.693672723533633,True,True,True,5.693672723533633,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 75.2 kg (5.69:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1983 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.69. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5066777209354778,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c05004c1ce,"bat,dragonfly,tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.32986966735686,55.70196401415949,23,1.182180783966369,2.8034257754752745,16.19285180419982,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.488441083099456,318.39948146857375,3339.514202272553,2.819705605620906,112.78822422483626,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.9034400376577567,0.47960054490375115,1.7585868622933762,2.9138371403819465,2.3269545901093625,23.314001429191407,5.306562898892163,2,69.03183368151636,4.178732831166869,True,True,True,4.178732831166869,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.7 kg (4.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~3340 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, albatross, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5bdaae5a45,"albatross,tiger,osprey,cheetah,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,21.33964550920779,60.4425600859905,6,1.117673078982253,2.6361096466013523,15.61471278355907,0.0638786693556625,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.0150709294432843,230.1668975083537,693.9695215975892,0.09189959283377047,3.675983713350819,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.39859636629122364,0.055039225429831,1.2,3.571014038048219,1.6831368870080126,22.71919337745839,2.3694284805956065,4,81.78220559519829,2.8324069422760694,True,True,True,2.8324069422760694,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, cheetah, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (2.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~694 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.83. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.20836374841341307,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, cheetah, bee, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_772c814eab,"tiger,dragonfly,bat,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,15.885094057412788,70.7036286305937,8,2.2142786912423364,2.947754547461223,18.829207786830843,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.138305267530516,204.76174936793637,847.3666259980944,1.569784482984887,62.79137931939548,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6010870307084815,0.2752371156443451,1.2,5.042846677847863,1.5132340393241321,10.121859916411717,3.3062727859581473,5,86.58872268800648,4.450941768116243,True,True,True,4.450941768116243,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.7 kg (4.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.1 kg (~847 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, bat, albatross, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_833518a865,"tiger,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,16.322809215038763,78.21833668280932,24,1.1714013422232892,2.608361546765647,11.184193884355631,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.35380336862559,404.07551727063606,4587.793969166475,0.2650601154631582,10.602404618526329,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6003820462646992,0.2425222781961336,1.78540334001381,4.563515691752069,1.0525130036604993,13.56774305038561,3.580165725641136,5,94.54114589784808,4.791965381225193,True,True,True,4.791965381225193,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.2 kg (4.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~4588 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, bat, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b4fa4e4335,"tiger,dragonfly,cheetah,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,17.222391436396222,65.11941494743105,24,1.8231435093030335,2.912565964328917,15.781265863557993,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.837390039282544,345.8364345360964,1672.9457236459025,0.4831539673954416,19.326158695817664,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.6457851440802254,0.09154593928404108,1.8018173440233558,4.2023374011908725,0.7600372969630602,19.239338076180502,2.8759964078970035,6,82.34180638382728,3.7810901690350422,True,True,True,3.7810901690350422,"Bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.1 kg (3.78:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1673 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.78. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bat, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a841d74ab7,"golden_eagle,tiger,dragonfly,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,21.604529991902822,62.59925996085071,12,1.8428832386124592,2.0815659193349756,9.466674277651236,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.184490304732734,213.17285661669047,2384.2297480615557,1.2390443243192015,49.56177297276806,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.6957606253162637,0.04652970447235879,1.8757646014098204,2.2700831093124982,1.30564864570781,13.220965968945059,5.691748520168259,6,84.20378995275354,2.897506216719935,True,True,True,2.897506216719935,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.6 kg (2.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~2384 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.90. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5733476867476127,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, dragonfly, cheetah, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_732f450db8,"cheetah,bee,bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.267779080730982,76.61439208104771,7,2.3882006347760454,1.401802994691704,10.84211762292691,0.10955947809099942,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.437695121215526,203.90447251538654,1924.388245452489,0.5047191162843525,20.1887646513741,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.376573272056313,0.9644845300740861,2.189133854228287,2.2747130952350245,8.488833240543103,4.655001603492108,4,89.8821711617787,5.774469985886038,True,True,True,5.774469985886038,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.6 kg (5.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~1924 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.77. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bee, bat, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_17bb33c171,"cheetah,albatross,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,19.07843964285766,50.08948420872453,23,1.2063826260947859,2.740742142813554,12.709298866869576,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.743972664316097,232.1604679775912,2726.4861896636635,2.5309902016686565,101.23960806674626,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,composite,0.4952514043283211,0.3121410905835049,0.6022243663523892,0.680596760705953,2.47280617145207,7.362045510511541,5.009416372765111,4,69.16792385158219,2.625449729977073,True,True,True,2.625449729977073,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.1 kg (2.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2726 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.63. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.34043880821456896,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_70188c41f9,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,13.420167130511409,59.57949799463364,22,1.350422660643823,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.909015164375754,680.2114010509401,3339.168082740343,0.9612676395598998,38.45070558239599,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6346761174217165,0.0,1.2,3.0933037333268767,2.4332469544211017,18.30081842189952,2.738947451257991,3,72.99966512514504,4.439549628199244,True,True,True,4.439549628199244,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.6 kg (4.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.9 kg (~3339 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cb7eb57274,"tiger,bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,21.37271625166653,66.4743355002365,16,2.2502183975206185,1.7333734942638803,16.187392211139404,0.14544283073299713,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.035974525737657,199.3660952242401,1402.7347672935414,1.1577572048789349,46.3102881951574,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.25424496132016716,1.097768224915921,1.4477252409256398,2.751077313453818,14.810685958766925,5.539478576415778,4,87.84705175190304,3.1102427373990515,True,True,True,3.1102427373990515,"Bio-inspired by tiger, bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.5 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~1403 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, bee, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0a9d36ad0b,"dragonfly,osprey,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,20.575604362683798,50.91231197074332,14,1.758931423343593,2.9358098402027593,9.858477718997982,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.6270555678550243,196.73936323038734,713.5846028210284,2.31488742843936,92.5954971375744,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5225934560621476,0.07930001126451042,1.2,0.9642370955860706,1.0861469640160901,6.434922021129388,5.434611059231814,6,71.48791633342711,2.4744017756814274,True,True,True,2.4744017756814274,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.9 kg (2.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~714 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.47. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a4f400c7b4,"bee,cheetah,dragonfly,albatross,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,12,23.494810629372196,53.442337970299164,21,1.4338776051655653,1.0113695106012726,16.87588163508744,0.03977733440345313,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.449408666186379,267.4287729657304,2527.0437648499624,1.9575296285911286,78.30118514364514,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4946153135637331,0.36318825063144267,1.2,3.176748748228742,1.5671485700311583,13.856859352254753,4.743082026095527,4,76.93714859967136,2.2746443379921466,True,True,True,2.2746443379921466,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, albatross, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.4 kg (2.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.4 kg (~2527 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, dragonfly, albatross, golden_eagle, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d79ab1dbfb,"cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,23.25887601150293,55.68676221361158,5,1.9751807883463042,1.5188418018037873,8.080574808048777,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.726989466618782,291.2923257854342,2250.8127330509365,1.6254226187791563,65.01690475116625,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6663820475611443,0.5693229646955997,1.3605039748949892,2.562958161553172,0.8968732204086687,6.093138876017463,3.6666907413913123,5,78.94563822511451,2.3942155324303327,True,True,True,2.3942155324303327,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.7 kg (2.39:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~2251 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.39. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_80bc174ddd,"golden_eagle,albatross,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,18.370351117000734,50.96146002219004,13,2.2763041373449853,2.4301603643254386,14.376660634893952,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.069365459658162,180.6280601031915,915.6696489321774,2.299196799190904,91.96787196763616,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.371821037729453,0.0377609754028336,0.5693614356850316,1.4503694692315505,2.4279641766156663,13.618231717733135,3.903241194543849,4,69.33181113919078,2.774114642535496,True,True,True,2.774114642535496,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.0 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~916 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.23928825522097336,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, cheetah, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ca42983c29,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,20.504377833130143,76.37785265146107,8,1.5979985470600944,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.478519190197272,600.7280368013523,6895.468298513856,1.5590968250211124,62.36387300084449,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5706271320758569,0.0,1.2,0.755426757258396,2.3462694700889815,20.367212791718238,3.8694725340824547,5,96.88223048459122,3.7249534354586866,True,True,True,3.7249534354586866,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.4 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~6895 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c4fc71f415,"bat,dragonfly,osprey","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,6,18.419364848521134,71.26236731548886,4,2.2204426124807823,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.712020018069165,224.3831358428581,2403.596642865829,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.43328302634420235,0.0,1.2,3.3100735594138815,1.1999454056391887,21.768845943706406,3.9635030518127916,2,89.68173216400999,3.868882988178087,True,True,True,3.868882988178087,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.7 kg (~2404 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35554766746072664,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c6a9570354,"bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,14.152028779792005,76.69119434296499,7,2.3357390113725445,2.975653253626457,11.017037302935762,0.17161807053564646,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.360796442912824,748.8063071370256,2516.585573456803,0.5363440393171126,21.453761572684506,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4376057871896657,0.0,1.3126883050773743,1.7194175513101313,1.9370069110298158,12.669622895999034,5.0653515174775645,6,90.843223122757,5.419095419907148,True,True,True,5.419095419907148,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (5.42:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.4 kg (~2517 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.42. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2121280559643084,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3ad2144020,"harpy_eagle,bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,24.090767449889064,55.977304606134574,18,2.198433464537669,2.90243341119289,18.863967066583733,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.145242991971578,247.5450676128957,1521.2245919452778,0.8261538128902235,33.04615251560894,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.5445483381792648,1.4535646409896654,1.4389888924248544,2.294658620652265,12.631833782324168,3.662733029690287,5,80.06807205602364,2.3235998903966983,True,True,True,2.3235998903966983,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.0 kg (2.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1521 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, cheetah, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8f5bb340ca,"albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,15.357136559626325,51.33209991058845,14,1.4863203210089488,1.9414297266872458,9.88277389313523,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.992929524137487,259.89519346633756,3116.9047389038637,1.3112699630522835,52.45079852209134,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,1.013133868952485,0.41891951531470084,1.7786767630332232,1.0033566647928664,3.4416448335620844,8.2535771495284,4.926924594286977,5,66.68923647021477,3.342556713700114,True,True,True,3.342556713700114,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (3.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 12.0 kg (~3117 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.34. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.29549341685518343,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7db75b7921,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,15.510894279425571,57.68362210426387,21,2.405954473417144,1.6393674018461764,4.791843968254493,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.875062210774097,199.56423551234806,1571.5807697053142,1.100607515459728,44.02430061838912,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7186326023685157,0.2160914266398272,1.4242075893182717,1.6581840234473368,1.9588443057206377,10.596469788373494,3.292718155788495,2,73.19451638368943,3.718910145676018,True,True,True,3.718910145676018,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.7 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1572 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_90b976959c,"harpy_eagle,bee,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,22.798224978222187,53.00989540329806,21,1.3616192696311495,2.154408114100441,17.68021853624441,0.17653591002785066,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.818909909754722,572.3089465624723,3330.2142005936557,0.6581220335001995,26.32488134000798,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.6040293296030608,0.0,1.9829541839457918,3.502488651761192,0.896455885661902,24.15536556569512,4.313013251568552,3,75.80812038152024,2.32517643167112,True,True,True,2.32517643167112,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.0 kg (2.33:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~3330 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.33. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, bat, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5d3dec9fc6,"dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,19.71382098057016,71.57100927607952,5,1.8097401419641577,1.6959753013076309,6.95265459220433,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,11.23336783734698,495.9989694395721,5571.738870659737,0.2563282749128625,10.2531309965145,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.9284243355003773,0.1145091917741874,1.2,5.461194768570311,3.474230679329189,15.121482578426537,2.8388310160802672,2,91.28483025664968,3.6304990973905844,True,True,True,3.6304990973905844,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~5572 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2cf7a7fadb,"golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,22.30690283957439,67.6630479883624,12,2.3819925741198498,1.159378291571926,15.352898105653264,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,10.511949249245172,329.3720924692492,3462.3427201544355,1.7121557852997988,68.48623141199195,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.8894530612042549,0.0,1.2,0.9224860889324801,2.03572116035254,23.780774496086803,3.0662674691852407,3,89.96995082793678,3.0332784642932253,True,True,True,3.0332784642932253,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.7 kg (3.03:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~3462 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.03. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4842718822375124,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d0bc356de8,"bee,bat,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,8,17.87632325800991,69.05169594361261,22,1.6300401535692277,2.7738212208521564,5.305474910206646,0.10079177731914232,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.222440265593068,210.80280645469173,1733.3134838930796,2.5374531352683647,101.49812541073459,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,aluminum,composite,1.0338922995799134,0.0,1.8039388409221124,3.716958907410499,1.8501424318346533,15.047300578925821,4.53625701142337,5,86.92801920162253,3.862745987918537,True,True,True,3.862745987918537,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.1 kg (3.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1733 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.86. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ad69cbf2c6,"bat,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,6,19.029867311949783,62.130152094942844,14,1.7283163776477881,1.8935135937613885,13.961176171334367,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.455092365389584,200.92143228060914,2301.573564960746,1.207916982539459,48.316679301578354,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.6964937181360248,1.908279339337094,0.827512656140785,0.9970895382442286,5.060633814064957,3.3290797029124373,5,81.16001940689263,3.264875738567462,True,True,True,3.264875738567462,"Bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.1 kg (3.26:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2302 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.26. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.43351507534817973,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, cheetah, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c155276488,"cheetah,dragonfly,bat,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,19.977065122309426,79.14724928655255,13,1.857727432545932,1.7940005732773303,5.108776278053534,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,9.790300041001977,323.7533282039451,3169.64222238961,1.8289433537817992,73.15773415127197,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.5511600025567559,0.29574565188259944,1.745558766136598,4.690636830343684,2.216674805388081,24.398445578960914,3.002446058522742,5,99.12431440886198,3.9619057555238535,True,True,True,3.9619057555238535,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.1 kg (3.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 9.8 kg (~3170 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.96. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a538697cd6,"osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,15.02867834499429,79.77138874424726,22,2.006986529801984,1.064711083668172,3.594097638455252,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,6.463099107003748,747.2176013096444,4829.341411761845,1.9019750227752745,76.07900091101098,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6377324873908563,0.0,1.5601096554483798,3.6895118900237227,1.0576512576297707,21.70831083415858,3.3818030167881923,4,94.80006708924155,5.307944378942496,True,True,True,5.307944378942496,"Bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.8 kg (5.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~4829 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, golden_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ed24099b79,"cheetah,golden_eagle,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,15.309274843382315,59.268143876661895,14,1.3095854281161083,2.8964454659267735,7.682885887536962,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.472354508473803,633.5918726468919,3467.2393408115786,2.0552309189854325,82.20923675941731,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.31211730665010967,0.18584094820495253,1.9451903479303547,3.6864606647113187,0.9776891432733006,15.414731990886823,2.1571068748092497,5,74.57741872004421,3.8713880626606896,True,True,True,3.8713880626606896,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.3 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~3467 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, golden_eagle, bat, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fe9c186610,"osprey,bee,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,8,13.676193612738118,66.57229358594773,15,1.7854364860467853,2.570707814689327,4.88908902332212,0.17359366428631948,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,4.519488285292436,517.2312706071355,2337.6206682958705,1.7216746004655081,68.86698401862033,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9251504474369561,0.0,1.2,0.5337724417222097,0.8463765959585658,9.779754245006014,4.128022882720075,6,80.24848719868585,4.867750155565344,True,True,True,4.867750155565344,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.6 kg (4.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 4.5 kg (~2338 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a96c4d4ef9,dragonfly,"STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,2,13.29412731774698,73.80120831272924,19,1.226080559629651,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,7.955501597316032,307.8672765192185,2449.238610109979,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.4485112952711533,0.0,1.2,2.899080527398017,2.1255260097594,6.935127288129513,2.778364073496898,3,87.09533563047623,5.551414286081675,True,True,True,5.551414286081675,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.8 kg (5.55:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~2449 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.55. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2015634066222125,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a289e1213f,"golden_eagle,cheetah,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,9,15.902324495355588,58.19266332734815,6,1.1048951631922908,1.9164845285746555,8.0923032935812,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.480391280521324,348.2609210712902,2256.8670362567145,2.2669834870798837,90.67933948319535,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.536425442473276,0.5850802942218923,1.4941365480900244,2.8275968859389695,1.0555153150389898,12.484186756417364,4.307028679565888,6,74.09498782270374,3.659380950523543,True,True,True,3.659380950523543,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.2 kg (3.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.5 kg (~2257 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.66. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, albatross, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3cbb710b76,"harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,21.39345624530479,66.48635576669332,5,2.3040854064669967,2.119348225822052,3.800154795111373,0.0438989494393211,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,8.772312987745202,428.05427872126575,3755.0261086864643,1.781907308881056,71.27629235524223,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.706190657459417,0.0,0.6940626765387241,1.1192759401455783,0.7300361544476723,17.934843406587998,5.206134396594214,4,87.87981201199811,3.1077893634547733,True,True,True,3.1077893634547733,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.5 kg (3.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 8.8 kg (~3755 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.11. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.15865903638723486,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_27516f10d3,tiger,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,3,12.055505694419017,69.46395429993817,19,1.9985718015205327,1.0250982229855201,11.179892607981902,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.416470452787058,242.9576941413636,1801.8885598766983,0.14766908205076557,5.906763282030623,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3094522904930693,0.35706527399687643,1.9981030698348796,3.944036637687965,1.8575353284591238,16.51808234477801,5.821639945347679,2,81.51945999435718,5.762010823991884,True,True,True,5.762010823991884,"Bio-inspired by tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.5 kg (5.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1802 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.76. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_07d94ed8af,"albatross,dragonfly,bat,golden_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,24.322719633986416,77.9375957738857,18,1.8573701686377262,2.3207277719138304,13.688035766289033,0.01860200117381361,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.455918728954098,232.57324091219195,2664.340146419533,0.5523969190445457,22.095876761781827,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.9745398306826344,0.0,1.509738467121718,4.850205994310485,1.6898413860625923,22.94728328645565,5.212792351392002,2,102.26031540787213,3.2043125500235017,True,True,True,3.2043125500235017,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (3.20:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.5 kg (~2664 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.20. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.19060591333951854,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, bat, golden_eagle, bee, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_758b655db6,"golden_eagle,tiger,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.822200869979158,77.0465534921727,7,1.2573968334623589,2.799873407137879,11.872862055282361,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.252976171985596,228.9455850462852,2347.373628160864,1.792229660812103,71.68918643248412,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5990113940764418,0.46998966937110376,1.2,3.3782050035959292,1.4483293531965256,18.08380043357442,3.692189017101276,6,90.86875436215186,5.574116178524967,True,True,True,5.574116178524967,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 7 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.0 kg (5.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.3 kg (~2347 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, tiger, osprey, bat, with 7 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9f2462ebf8,"bat,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,23.15632025911126,76.94682543281827,12,1.6140596169488846,2.4274113663519334,12.07525175990106,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.257573468774744,259.6316231987653,845.7690873872192,1.8510549203931166,74.04219681572467,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3557636365002694,0.0,0.5086111249372268,2.297656179789427,1.3014552982632026,15.818683220950728,4.411512182229267,3,100.10314569192954,3.322929747550982,True,True,True,3.322929747550982,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (3.32:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.3 kg (~846 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.32. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0a4cfc24fc,"dragonfly,bee,cheetah,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,10,14.446243222239394,55.64631642813106,20,1.6100480959921912,2.684473644656101,10.38858375362062,0.18323091923596885,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.959480837600672,257.1655894790682,2818.4013499861294,0.7672884669601343,30.691538678405372,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.2872268599424301,1.3224581276696368,3.6747360879308526,0.7716764390981491,17.554517078770772,5.189326841539451,6,70.09255965037045,3.851957603930263,True,True,True,3.851957603930263,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, cheetah, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (3.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.0 kg (~2818 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.85. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.39797679185697743,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, bee, cheetah, osprey, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8e9c5b3c7e,"bee,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,23.02120572806276,59.46700166842826,6,1.3570757200870858,1.5132460042574885,17.866713322334462,0.1362657925138782,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.96397833610774,399.68720597574895,2783.4130436345476,2.3963958029342423,95.85583211736969,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.4306951046920306,1.9554613587825609,0.6601604939031231,2.15979462354264,19.073359707688326,2.1122060624573367,6,82.48820739649102,2.5831401869598087,True,True,True,2.5831401869598087,"Bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.5 kg (2.58:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~2783 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.58. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, cheetah, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b97d6f6375,"bee,golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,8,15.468178060722451,72.7131477873898,19,1.7127270636776681,1.467568314605366,6.803551104396892,0.010655151075884162,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.793587063359958,376.73636941106264,2559.391325528193,2.6231886842011938,104.92754736804775,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.7,0.292914453078726,0.7569850520005508,4.197487500405026,1.7144977397641237,9.57866793246941,2.7208407492536786,5,88.18132584811225,4.700821745259486,True,True,True,4.700821745259486,"Bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 72.7 kg (4.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~2559 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_cefc57bf04,"cheetah,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,13.173642794093386,77.72282371767494,15,1.408112893443025,1.2263857835557204,4.317806063458848,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.27364796075068,197.5936873696722,1832.414295932968,2.5504001322698255,102.01600529079302,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.7,0.23763921734190482,1.5296586689334117,2.8964440044278272,1.017279931052423,23.67261066038421,5.3941146205901624,4,90.89646651176832,5.899873325282755,True,True,True,5.899873325282755,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.7 kg (5.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~1832 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.90. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9e2f9ab818,"albatross,tiger,osprey,harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,17.864520797044385,71.40020983048984,22,2.362153504980789,1.5323058514860848,14.854844756836426,0.08546551993023527,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.26104950204153,214.9579016786047,1560.819964943325,1.1646651087985505,46.586604351942015,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,titanium,0.5073128812077331,0.31592039527967675,1.2,3.1669614629381795,2.9993954107836656,5.864086334132354,3.2202807955495536,4,89.26473062753422,3.99676043044506,True,True,True,3.99676043044506,"Bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.4 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.3 kg (~1561 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.39182394353138883,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, tiger, osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ae64cb5c4e,"osprey,cheetah,bat,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,23.6393821017465,67.35232328153792,5,1.690341905777013,1.9423193995500179,13.719419139350105,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.709370356506057,237.12197226190648,2065.1830760940998,2.3662412416177245,94.64964966470899,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.6041619785070043,1.2,0.5443307523163733,0.58024325389493,22.368043529201667,2.1235318170711706,4,90.99170538328443,2.84915751992358,True,True,True,2.84915751992358,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.4 kg (2.85:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2065 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.85. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, bat, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c1e6c870d4,"bat,bee,albatross,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,21.92939736683944,59.43370647248668,10,1.900489432316355,2.925197148265277,19.234501457149673,0.13853225217539575,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.813341365190572,241.00522403295267,1642.0508621307374,0.4985720486986296,19.94288194794518,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.5536315374458558,0.18314504926931857,1.5550911130058775,5.611554537345463,3.35126430688365,23.982681196364688,3.624839575113756,6,81.36310383932613,2.7102298106175695,True,True,True,2.7102298106175695,"Bio-inspired by bat, bee, albatross, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.4 kg (2.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.8 kg (~1642 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.71. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, bee, albatross, tiger, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_601ae2ac99,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,12.802695678492771,56.08943606673925,22,1.2194456918369667,1.468613831751497,12.096280360251772,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.071897555400565,233.05005812439765,2347.25631070908,0.34578924496082863,13.831569798433145,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.47321938511935735,0.2568431237179936,1.8857477301859324,2.321479918536425,0.7945866867351832,11.701171655117475,4.2843939595901634,4,68.89213174523202,4.381064541037542,True,True,True,4.381064541037542,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.1 kg (4.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.1 kg (~2347 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.38. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.23244716638205568,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0f13b3a6f9,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,14.952877210677327,65.01087687240313,21,1.9939879902830215,1.643688236768924,3.185305589252649,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.584906004896011,207.65752082700936,1575.0627766826017,2.0540603418643486,82.16241367457394,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.5869249424663587,0.5386905199751085,1.4519007288699637,0.9572755107649095,1.4389581670573879,23.767200664613892,5.014154177685869,4,79.96375408308046,4.347716894644272,True,True,True,4.347716894644272,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.0 kg (4.35:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.6 kg (~1575 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.35. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5502181014880152,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_01c85366ef,"albatross,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bat,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,19.720434732035983,57.0261039638074,22,2.0819630117178836,2.307445614373398,6.1506588427435025,0.17806289911192338,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.590515057031613,204.7006618243288,2372.586103059219,0.207272994728668,8.29091978914672,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6070675412709978,0.0,1.7301653563833557,3.7060482417117315,1.8593805790522322,22.415859182253143,2.80528863360706,6,76.74653869584338,2.8917265130655614,True,True,True,2.8917265130655614,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.0 kg (2.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2373 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.89. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bat, bee, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1fdc849808,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,17.944627303134794,59.84780458712133,17,1.5178193018336477,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.668513348525387,201.4299872607114,1746.0985333627755,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5304822900928082,0.0,1.7030943631807218,3.450314309145271,2.0092747613468642,14.875641641101634,2.075239357046459,4,77.79243189025613,3.3351377867104746,True,True,True,3.3351377867104746,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (3.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~1746 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.34. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4d53b3ebc3,"bat,harpy_eagle,cheetah,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,16.99895537574114,70.35221204322188,9,1.8423297962716028,1.5701933347441541,8.29786682488334,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.826095995099358,232.81937730986513,1356.4280417265315,2.240412533189601,89.61650132758405,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.7,0.30251872003284014,1.6810643255650555,4.673077532506985,2.7078255961500286,5.357227543071357,4.551935379560778,5,87.35116741896303,4.138619726222712,True,True,True,4.138619726222712,"Bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.4 kg (4.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.8 kg (~1356 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.14. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, harpy_eagle, cheetah, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fdf968658e,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,24.09790437523781,57.80832350395937,20,2.30335257694173,2.814839479085595,11.809236965105883,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.18745685990589,207.94143727249048,1702.5115470553424,2.357633093242158,94.30532372968631,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,steel,0.8810618543059967,0.0,1.2,0.9012276289801999,1.7915991872478854,14.122083579284727,5.07160933561086,2,81.90622787919719,2.398894219339722,True,True,True,2.398894219339722,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.8 kg (2.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1703 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.40. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.35918592975936703,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_434414fed9,"albatross,cheetah,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,15.706797700054313,61.91207917065866,24,2.4766189544518724,1.2270657434223864,19.275356642022558,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,6.321485678023779,332.97763566253616,2104.9133549429425,2.971718114887891,118.86872459551563,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6613136179898553,0.3457485691499891,1.2360350848843025,1.1596861869755177,1.9703081541828724,9.96040124787103,4.928395650971412,4,77.61887687071297,3.9417378610819296,True,True,True,3.9417378610819296,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.9 kg (3.94:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~2105 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.94. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4d384b8158,"osprey,dragonfly,bat,albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,12,18.361554280713307,50.75226748349388,19,1.1604798720667526,1.3608830490908437,11.795789636253502,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.037530790440939,409.83811116934896,2884.24832645045,1.2291647872460247,49.16659148984099,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5683843072711464,0.0,1.2,3.4340814478140067,1.2723420802432677,22.558745161901562,4.51716105098739,4,69.11382176420719,2.7640507283636264,True,True,True,2.7640507283636264,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.8 kg (2.76:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.0 kg (~2884 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.76. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f7e45663dd,"tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,dragonfly,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,9,15.481279220611446,78.00095519195376,8,1.7310297915678217,1.4003296557053666,14.767903702273466,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.969631327136518,252.61074526166985,2013.2145090087067,2.7245805027169925,108.9832201086797,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.8912092422302463,0.20532508392140042,1.9623688138030042,3.7413111379620596,1.5419223298060716,14.113881040553844,2.32778174716873,3,93.4822344125652,5.038405036200429,True,True,True,5.038405036200429,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.0 kg (5.04:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.0 kg (~2013 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.04. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2898943355804532,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, dragonfly, osprey, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_158de6f44f,"osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,14.080235024437794,54.309131553508784,13,1.4626624866832878,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.08752240183678,250.4741551828031,2777.1378066704715,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,1.0015782359506389,0.0,1.5012331316040273,1.80702450719747,1.5865573374048996,17.963812737892226,3.0841043454987886,3,68.38936657794657,3.857118255430348,True,True,True,3.857118255430348,"Bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.3 kg (3.86:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2777 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.86. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_614e16bc4e,"tiger,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,15.292084277819066,57.627471126310496,9,2.0206793805996375,2.2266302955583024,17.625097600307512,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.965404379550842,200.2452740163268,994.2987605850274,2.5790258826128163,103.16103530451265,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.5878898493064869,1.7699150728693338,1.2092423966804018,0.9011797774976527,23.092107905220182,5.980799138248345,4,72.91955540412957,3.768451054765521,True,True,True,3.768451054765521,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.6 kg (3.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~994 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, bat, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ca98945543,"cheetah,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,13.309413365269538,68.35761051672006,18,2.4147568392283842,2.772309653825939,5.036582563874223,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.113336804473754,369.21255916982994,4103.183522496015,1.895953559893699,75.83814239574795,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.24722184844904285,0.7398443288599926,3.0235390213288516,3.0131117207083564,11.55446178118773,2.4633670708559863,5,81.66702388198959,5.1360348229244215,True,True,True,5.1360348229244215,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 68.4 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~4103 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5591827630207631,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, bat, tiger, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_1990d4b3d7,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,12.226843618796615,54.971026475074,13,2.477809329716507,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.219937741547826,233.9608297803309,987.3001356338648,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,titanium,0.40507418894279146,0.0,0.9539658440723147,3.0974556324033977,1.4596321553792906,24.47202386266113,5.11759201646286,4,67.19787009387062,4.4959294638041944,True,True,True,4.4959294638041944,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.0 kg (4.50:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.2 kg (~987 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.50. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.10547566039693437,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7480c7f93b,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,23.33998218196811,57.058580118987045,22,2.2814504128344577,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.868012817215783,187.5314358646121,2038.094048607484,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6602288089653314,0.0,1.2,1.7564377685527286,0.8930427120297812,5.8062106025784725,2.8903180820597116,2,80.39856230095515,2.4446711087495636,True,True,True,2.4446711087495636,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.1 kg (2.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2038 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.44. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.2736400449292391,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6f1be15184,"osprey,cheetah,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,10,13.977896701045236,70.61737925049111,9,1.782014074102113,2.919382285024117,19.509510277675883,0.22267122504634068,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.621367303934189,189.64502197567387,686.7742819365861,0.7992179145277951,31.968716581111806,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.7,0.37949782841712676,1.2,2.199898891611478,1.846178407846937,16.654710090036886,2.5274090905524442,5,84.59527595153635,5.052074769246971,True,True,True,5.052074769246971,"Bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.6 kg (5.05:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~687 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.05. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, cheetah, bee, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ec62a553b6,"albatross,harpy_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,23.374422913824198,52.561734642556985,4,1.1326702657695276,1.9642676837689343,14.949484728314834,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.7542941562489,189.353035087582,2225.711273797958,2.508912798428864,100.35651193715455,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6653003837908514,0.0,1.2,3.3201001696808157,1.4693365347215979,19.90217939729477,2.8311057660446735,3,75.93615755638118,2.248685874998467,True,True,True,2.248685874998467,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.6 kg (2.25:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.8 kg (~2226 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.25. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dc2b85fdab,"osprey,harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,8,21.647982881955834,53.618224461086,19,1.7007000971808102,2.9473229129892013,17.765722571388686,0.04776790263623723,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.399717159920897,190.47299105951137,1980.86523362306,2.930135310900278,117.20541243601112,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,1.0791396443093377,0.0,1.3169079328962514,2.7747171074905936,2.04287462672217,16.274453107875807,4.400432529151047,3,75.26620734304183,2.47682311804571,True,True,True,2.47682311804571,"Bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 53.6 kg (2.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~1981 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.48. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, harpy_eagle, bee, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7262ab8b66,harpy_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,15.317206375819545,55.586013431825016,22,2.4723601721033104,2.0817086570955254,11.505637853984835,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.3813363881757255,218.51781780377897,957.4000666084502,1.8534107297063995,74.13642918825599,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7205239856468368,0.0,0.8093429434225536,1.4095393261342801,0.6950453592865791,8.389808773508623,4.982954063012915,2,70.90321980764456,3.6289916103484567,True,True,True,3.6289916103484567,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (3.63:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~957 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.63. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2864199694262523,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_90f9b74aa8,"albatross,dragonfly,harpy_eagle,bat,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,11,22.445755297485626,60.90734597993494,9,1.8683178546570998,2.415665176718715,19.568356032239734,0.15429890057788068,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.773599219985947,251.10391517858386,2705.2929447034085,1.4177895512893026,56.71158205157211,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,glass_composite,titanium,0.8428170373295389,0.0,1.2,1.1642748764594357,1.935741526063702,7.35299209685464,2.6260258819502167,3,83.35310127742056,2.7135351505305674,True,True,True,2.7135351505305674,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.9 kg (2.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2705 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.71. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, bat, bee, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_73de32033c,cheetah,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",1,4,14.607811099546495,71.60759154026786,9,1.9641866575776308,2.44797903465276,11.492070001608754,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.135143182855418,211.99715499217422,664.6414352584585,0.8571307055894636,34.28522822357854,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7,0.1276146457833509,0.6197569882072111,4.564590133488779,1.2241334525097893,11.657449605961084,4.6611783751476175,4,86.21540263981436,4.902006950410999,True,True,True,4.902006950410999,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (4.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.1 kg (~665 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.90. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3123106406939162,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d0f25462bb,"golden_eagle,harpy_eagle,dragonfly,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,6,22.299055023375978,59.79809777372562,10,2.3940013878272026,1.1528066807314765,18.036197008685193,0.11171418928014293,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.573623217164696,241.31617199155565,1586.3215908809993,1.2655058503690313,50.62023401476125,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7044814874777521,0.0,1.9954912550934727,2.0427502949920577,1.140058475651128,22.75424234162938,4.361783164771623,5,82.0971527971016,2.6816426844563415,True,True,True,2.6816426844563415,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.8 kg (2.68:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~1586 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.68. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, harpy_eagle, dragonfly, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_fd1e690a0c,"bat,dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,23.801198191855804,56.94926133651331,9,2.294957167304818,2.4120539332207,8.239014360302031,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.63838007699108,729.7414461426521,2655.0767390000847,1.2773628241690451,51.094512966761805,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,1.0464044460257702,0.24099782237159587,1.9160533843769612,1.9870372251556383,1.9192266851876583,22.754927390279317,4.495892213716802,6,80.7504595283691,2.392705647734994,True,True,True,2.392705647734994,"Bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.9 kg (2.39:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.6 kg (~2655 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.39. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, dragonfly, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2c2ebdc883,"osprey,tiger,bee,harpy_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,13,17.370458069701876,59.65614360741702,12,1.7999948639777537,1.8969179677384376,14.863551870516096,0.021916715493359884,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1929759633906434,247.53990026529635,790.3889515272084,2.7983367312496434,111.93346924998573,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.9055795306858664,0.27943070818889226,1.7736211689938057,2.303348186161717,0.7892368400423817,19.350574986850624,5.299984795035131,4,77.02660167711889,3.4343448726588983,True,True,True,3.4343448726588983,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 12 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.7 kg (3.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~790 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.43. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, bee, harpy_eagle, albatross, with 12 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c81d74cec4,"albatross,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,13.367541572095067,70.07040278206425,19,2.335792518817,1.0888725238379282,10.454980640384775,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,11.159089473211512,346.27621627924196,3864.127279905202,0.05918632907929233,2.3674531631716933,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,aluminum,composite,0.5343048332063368,0.0,0.6756248156059808,2.7916009692015638,0.5190604844058786,15.952027553177794,5.425474611487399,3,83.43794435415931,5.241831671452379,True,True,True,5.241831671452379,"Bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.1 kg (5.24:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 11.2 kg (~3864 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.24. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, harpy_eagle, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_562a59d7ea,"bee,harpy_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,8,13.76456208027749,69.7313795090243,22,2.232615345070671,1.5250952381552487,14.504706956933603,0.1787222225027321,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.894199428870416,250.80493086627615,1478.294280269889,1.010643517450056,40.425740698002244,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.7,0.25535797171372,1.3539114452568988,2.2080393970258294,1.173472684496693,24.261879119806352,5.439393648206245,4,83.49594158930178,5.066007846986915,True,True,True,5.066007846986915,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.7 kg (5.07:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.9 kg (~1478 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.07. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, cheetah, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e5fbdadd1e,"osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,19.716634781580183,78.58197482221544,24,1.5511302749033393,1.532553051161938,16.70874670601396,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1591813499087205,257.0737921369777,812.1427296694511,1.148256685537345,45.9302674214938,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.8674539229867252,0.5658380802813219,1.2,2.7073785109667,0.8488588809734684,24.787417204560402,5.332827072736327,4,98.29860960379563,3.985567298514291,True,True,True,3.985567298514291,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 78.6 kg (3.99:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~812 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.99. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.45844960955522174,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9063a62296,"osprey,bee","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,12.729769694211663,76.16078029223145,10,1.5257110382712744,1.0,0.0,0.05272747847337436,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.718889840851453,239.21002634582226,2324.8558948822206,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5061511946722662,0.0,1.92332498070793,1.8175798813207173,1.4654921049396716,23.548833098821152,5.796232373412773,3,88.89054998644312,5.982887524419426,True,True,True,5.982887524419426,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (5.98:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.7 kg (~2325 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.98. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8bcbb881ba,"bee,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,14.034488259958444,55.55186685536596,18,1.7157826121614042,2.0451409869144497,10.948533987288918,0.09155325348139545,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.91348110120687,203.46041697962164,2017.0009985711483,2.9066958310055186,116.26783324022074,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.41457709387255615,0.0,1.2,3.9756333255033613,0.7609849528668493,13.156350973952758,3.7648982200662893,6,69.58635511532441,3.958239575707226,True,True,True,3.958239575707226,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (3.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.9 kg (~2017 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.96. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a8c811600f,"bat,albatross,harpy_eagle,bee","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,23.92875322275123,59.60842884551322,21,1.5984529712273967,1.2857058264916958,18.002158758532914,0.10777652075751301,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.314089270648502,230.3554336994647,2606.2619408546957,1.1651404393413418,46.605617573653674,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5687954901289755,0.0,1.455167485927278,3.1717255558328716,1.478663030551266,17.70729795523475,4.561003424073568,5,83.53718206826444,2.491079593266819,True,True,True,2.491079593266819,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.6 kg (2.49:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2606 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.49. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3780463188604183,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, harpy_eagle, bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f1a0f4205c,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,16.652853827440126,65.83267583135694,4,1.1897867104649338,1.143818061560197,11.547538797948214,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,8.334178031281233,341.3487393461596,2844.8611644643074,2.4709570053038985,98.83828021215594,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,aluminum,steel,0.6742941973628994,0.0,1.034184810798557,1.6327254654975396,1.7962810229240092,10.216305432635176,2.241052668999047,2,82.48552965879706,3.95323687540448,True,True,True,3.95323687540448,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.8 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 8.3 kg (~2845 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0dbedc260a,"harpy_eagle,bee,albatross,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,14,23.939371544840718,56.13043166562473,6,1.7200021445210703,2.550274058361298,4.336499084020349,0.01435413518181372,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.56388936841009,211.60814416976666,2235.4050244639875,2.3125863927531127,92.50345571012451,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.5112139204027056,1.807320621045238,2.5036400192222787,1.632710315843813,14.89870183684495,5.75831776412956,4,80.06980321046544,2.344691111063091,True,True,True,2.344691111063091,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 56.1 kg (2.34:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~2235 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.34. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, albatross, cheetah, osprey, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7d3d10d477,"golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,22.97104915725427,77.13923586948368,11,2.155163488253245,1.5629066907287994,14.051034406882886,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.475890392093246,417.1565663321401,4370.086465237475,2.4553550815693868,98.21420326277547,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.9189367312394845,0.0,1.4996559581749827,2.3131177683887145,1.1585135539724085,11.026393183197412,2.707148377065673,3,100.11028502673796,3.3581067778579485,True,True,True,3.3581067778579485,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.1 kg (3.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.5 kg (~4370 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.36. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_9d96008525,"dragonfly,osprey,cheetah,albatross,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,24.469223073644017,55.55895346654735,11,1.7442769704523862,1.4765988191606443,6.582800222201735,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.679092959361718,190.0444769726007,2029.5026360036802,0.9344843473818933,37.379373895275734,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7,0.45548777323271006,1.623044210749736,3.6549623808147285,0.8317364925342108,22.956533183527334,5.394822801573319,4,80.02817654019137,2.270564672173442,True,True,True,2.270564672173442,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 55.6 kg (2.27:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.7 kg (~2030 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.27. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, osprey, cheetah, albatross, bat, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bae17e80f1,"albatross,dragonfly,osprey,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,16.4864024813881,50.986426799111555,5,1.27538246762579,1.6277447441714092,15.368748523245015,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.784396369951028,210.2063825222861,1005.7106534801629,1.697503036554663,67.90012146218652,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.7537413289180412,0.0,1.5961141916679094,4.465132459086362,1.732665524943214,17.115115162283523,3.9185262185933194,4,67.47282928049965,3.092635088623571,True,True,True,3.092635088623571,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.0 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1006 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.134263865291224,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, osprey, golden_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_895797188f,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,20.46702065192222,57.77462638919117,22,1.2593431211927417,1.0,0.0,0.23108145533982258,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.345893188972697,412.6431463467989,2205.9461855316163,2.613917546614034,104.55670186456135,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.5473566298704183,0.0,1.9658395780045477,3.7487886063020897,1.348143763579108,18.685513830261307,5.2111166312856065,4,78.2416470411134,2.8228156589935867,True,True,True,2.8228156589935867,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.8 kg (2.82:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.3 kg (~2206 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.82. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40edcf4a88,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,18.071981210149485,67.40027573182938,16,1.9140291528759494,2.4766474928800752,6.479717177579145,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.3446377072498805,193.20057800275734,1225.787672258766,1.8453852407840285,73.81540963136115,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.6629777911114136,0.0,1.2,2.191714497344521,1.8042067089353986,8.191153051424626,2.190770343519665,3,85.47225694197887,3.729545474182787,True,True,True,3.729545474182787,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 67.4 kg (3.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.3 kg (~1226 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c7bbf0263c,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,21.394139635550452,52.3173495928194,6,1.9161511356266496,1.0,0.0,0.2138923215900603,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.693076502234705,251.01185840265043,1429.0297128543941,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,steel,0.44271389299218156,0.0,0.6832322468810397,2.620353587063865,0.8373499570857919,6.59794186227086,2.5241426569777805,5,73.71148922836986,2.445405633694384,True,True,True,2.445405633694384,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.3 kg (2.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.7 kg (~1429 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8c22532206,"bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,13.252702404962726,60.048399206829096,20,1.1998135954963565,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.937081336835259,247.25933852957866,1715.2581426717713,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.7751716156039871,0.0,1.7382270919588234,1.8642061970094561,0.5369079406942079,9.258500981658255,3.1147971651182336,2,73.30110161179182,4.531030530372646,True,True,True,4.531030530372646,"Bio-inspired by bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.0 kg (4.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.9 kg (~1715 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.53. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.21620673746807886,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, albatross, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5402903de4,"tiger,cheetah,harpy_eagle,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",5,12,17.86613827409572,76.8609264890309,17,1.3263789174883516,2.241194479270395,7.763186592291547,0.18320270883614148,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,7.5339492889938935,785.5596841713766,5918.36682402521,2.2153699949633214,88.61479979853286,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.5355288326666955,0.40134113674548344,1.2,1.4653888969079185,3.16470255982066,15.250669400421417,5.569814700786111,4,94.72706476312662,4.302044756950766,True,True,True,4.302044756950766,"Bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.9 kg (4.30:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~5918 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.30. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, cheetah, harpy_eagle, bee, osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3d7723c69c,"albatross,bat","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",2,5,18.688242051722327,63.48259271752139,20,1.1119712005878681,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.716028535408995,185.82227084031447,690.5208609571074,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.6192739352541368,0.0,1.934044786578965,3.240221708319037,1.8805426828054694,5.786203481456306,5.346949172430721,4,82.17083476924373,3.3969269309453733,True,True,True,3.3969269309453733,"Bio-inspired by albatross, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.5 kg (3.40:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.7 kg (~691 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.40. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, bat, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a51ebd1ee0,"albatross,cheetah,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,10,20.853998290062858,60.410909488139325,4,1.2131299275921206,2.2006997038400007,13.024150506848793,0.1700264841709478,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.392928130864747,181.92461435075296,799.1817560781432,0.703116332198596,28.124653287943843,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.6320094862404193,0.1869895711498566,0.510564994015485,2.9197804356622266,1.7155576061314213,23.47996946038267,5.747604086175587,4,81.26490777820219,2.896850217779376,True,True,True,2.896850217779376,"Bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.4 kg (2.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~799 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.). In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.90. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.23131146706701575,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, cheetah, bee, tiger, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5872f4bd8d,"golden_eagle,bee,dragonfly,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,6,18.314048367664885,69.35628698947244,4,1.6571926771047703,2.9113485456935484,13.240369728980745,0.16536560635662645,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.550575688808152,243.4533754459055,2812.0266397837595,0.5531653798549893,22.12661519419957,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8613003385132141,0.0,1.369133428245986,4.797460220837579,1.1858962582622776,18.531072366628596,5.959839808372147,3,87.67033535713732,3.7870538286841735,True,True,True,3.7870538286841735,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.4 kg (3.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.6 kg (~2812 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 18.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.79. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.258874520784333,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bee, dragonfly, harpy_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_58eaf4fd01,"harpy_eagle,osprey,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",4,7,13.632378111303986,70.11030010286909,10,1.2142311593696606,2.205982864882842,9.361136372878661,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,8.37453316744406,437.48708370507086,3663.750092816492,0.8764741266049839,35.058965064199356,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.8720800533429117,0.0,1.2,3.4606543623319057,2.4387559787968893,23.005463643477274,2.1125935813638064,3,83.74267821417308,5.142925139725514,True,True,True,5.142925139725514,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.1 kg (5.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~3664 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.14. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, osprey, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_4fcec817c9,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,20.606391862584612,76.719248736336,6,1.1657546729696031,1.0581186045275235,15.36693304862287,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.287918808540429,230.8368606442172,2605.667740970285,0.634797782763872,25.39191131055488,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.69027784923269,0.0,1.7674512249124494,1.6375397230411775,0.7377359020707592,22.749345623253003,5.569004708353468,6,97.32564059892061,3.723080161143421,True,True,True,3.723080161143421,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.7 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.3 kg (~2606 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c586586b04,"tiger,harpy_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,14.187602006208934,77.671070562431,5,1.4021266003880348,2.4964093785972263,3.256273325366017,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.428345895788311,205.41264089507547,2142.1140706211986,0.41818786110670403,16.72751444426816,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.4217469113164617,0.2171462555860131,0.6240201787087878,4.007708433988981,3.1018373378369137,14.467229380812558,2.2131787804925476,6,91.85867256863993,5.474573541634431,True,True,True,5.474573541634431,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.7 kg (5.47:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2142 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.47. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, bat, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_e8c19b63db,"tiger,golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,13.478656042397136,69.87924587283612,15,1.4306826284562402,1.0064235755001252,17.841969186863466,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.367993274674301,256.08267297640083,1118.5673933215373,1.6061338632607471,64.24535453042989,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5425142153459417,0.044107333388689995,1.354100495443352,3.7624488353443004,1.5044127428596665,9.804088986400536,5.73911402213065,3,83.35790191523326,5.184437205981875,True,True,True,5.184437205981875,"Bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 69.9 kg (5.18:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.4 kg (~1119 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.18. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c9d7db6fed,"golden_eagle,dragonfly,albatross,harpy_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,10,12.557315732756452,71.9050308910074,5,2.12053350087106,2.1792174414483103,11.609564451823262,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.1640299562354586,215.97708155016008,683.357955885015,1.3344686729061745,53.37874691624698,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.37612896179405697,0.515191348804697,1.3424153073710283,3.5807130066240735,1.4112419882885656,7.195618428952939,5.71319137338653,3,84.46234662376385,5.726146608183081,True,True,True,5.726146608183081,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.9 kg (5.73:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~683 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.73. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, albatross, harpy_eagle, tiger, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_294428f3fb,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,9,24.261013746733568,64.64800387234077,20,2.1115103972379865,2.739523368125478,18.559756091919265,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.654468261085611,254.97180025196883,2206.6453527525246,0.11411439718841421,4.564575887536568,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.39625303870018136,0.2111040034129341,1.2,3.072785183239212,1.5210621401213313,6.452955065318296,4.887794978395951,4,88.90901761907433,2.6646868324306845,True,True,True,2.6646868324306845,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.6 kg (2.66:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2207 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.1 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.66. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24736202165860705,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, osprey, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3b3238319d,"golden_eagle,dragonfly","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,5,19.883325212186616,50.339566799129365,23,1.1295300611720578,2.960629836024534,3.8610787038831615,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.18374791120084,180.59361828689666,1658.5262647184888,1.8216712495120344,72.86684998048138,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,titanium,0.5951377492230733,0.0,1.9615065072222604,1.9248087670161924,2.085290080859414,8.364347826220847,5.407502335796176,3,70.22289201131598,2.5317478973927323,True,True,True,2.5317478973927323,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 50.3 kg (2.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.2 kg (~1659 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, dragonfly, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_6f6b067ccf,"bee,dragonfly,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,18.675469251858107,63.04377507002922,20,2.243550146965287,1.4294145220654293,18.502784786672045,0.17855874804533012,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.886950924956425,326.58202132497684,2575.736375163165,0.6278394823664594,25.113579294658376,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.42885925254070595,0.0,1.2,0.9254888003352931,1.7191895732519902,9.781317990515777,5.525755975860577,5,81.71924432188733,3.375753199013016,True,True,True,3.375753199013016,"Bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.0 kg (3.38:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~2576 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.38. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, dragonfly, golden_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_dfbe3e6554,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,22.334708529265754,54.32739651863031,5,1.6690133691556897,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,9.500412557759944,347.2627382488533,3299.13927930151,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.4756342357634543,0.0,1.5857602012967316,1.9370803280567215,0.8375476280218701,20.352062481881894,3.2883034451938364,5,76.66210504789606,2.4324202148169385,True,True,True,2.4324202148169385,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.3 kg (2.43:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 9.5 kg (~3299 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.43. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7c31fde0ed,"bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",2,5,18.09802253818416,76.1203644104999,11,1.7650714931219436,2.379252937405876,6.919420198076169,0.0721178778388464,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.363914145540435,442.1871389045573,2814.040988250765,1.4863618413860387,59.45447365544155,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7142661989199756,0.0,1.4732942677733027,0.6326768447789575,2.475017060766252,15.608938665110447,5.223050743959373,4,94.21838694868407,4.206004509603033,True,True,True,4.206004509603033,"Bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.1 kg (4.21:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.4 kg (~2814 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 15.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.21. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, harpy_eagle, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b8ee9e4233,"dragonfly,cheetah,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,9,23.712587270548077,60.91533837146721,23,2.095012987644407,2.7342795779699784,17.75341265367391,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.9467596834660363,205.97279864016542,812.9251375636729,0.4486627736305838,17.946510945223352,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.7,0.6683632274561251,1.3078772046022633,5.2976530397587895,3.425109099402806,23.596027107462184,4.938453271318268,4,84.62792564201528,2.568903075672655,True,True,True,2.568903075672655,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.9 kg (2.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.9 kg (~813 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, cheetah, bat, tiger, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5e9975914e,"harpy_eagle,bat,golden_eagle,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,7,12.482680461133969,63.9711105651053,20,2.427224844157699,1.3458100886314277,15.04731424655345,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.414160263138784,224.44474731790692,2337.4035687883716,2.6260121556273384,105.04048622509353,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.7391008865497302,0.6046261570834759,0.8315020422128623,1.377453502355995,1.0753345974596975,23.988688655768467,4.216489311987086,2,76.45379102623927,5.12478956457193,True,True,True,5.12478956457193,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, golden_eagle, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.0 kg (5.12:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.4 kg (~2337 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.12. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.25678897912231313,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bat, golden_eagle, tiger, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3f3b94680d,"harpy_eagle,cheetah,dragonfly,golden_eagle,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,10,16.921036357030548,79.71911122243812,16,1.4252544887838028,2.613242609532405,10.256907563284841,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.076412599158358,364.1513476863543,2576.8851847682135,1.8705263296179018,74.82105318471608,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,titanium,0.4670779457846205,0.008029718048332269,1.6856095396209352,2.0848956537571537,1.235571190881394,10.1366713656559,4.604531692233396,4,96.64014757946866,4.711242830544212,True,True,True,4.711242830544212,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.7 kg (4.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.1 kg (~2577 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.71. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, cheetah, dragonfly, golden_eagle, bat, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_24677b7612,"osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,20.49288872451494,58.82549133322061,16,1.7063739010449783,2.9448551788412063,10.024933379424944,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,9.290256153406936,208.7523308763048,1939.3626264616314,1.2986951484827642,51.94780593931057,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.9814606618025032,0.5700503992790998,1.2,1.5172486997161712,3.1873808323575674,9.022096573878278,5.016555505123348,3,79.31838005773555,2.8705319256845274,True,True,True,2.8705319256845274,"Bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 58.8 kg (2.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 9.3 kg (~1939 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 9.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.87. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, tiger, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2a60a8d885,"osprey,bat,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,20.960519506975707,74.67372259152133,19,1.2550835050748854,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.43292455896603,236.13273646200588,2699.6877618723206,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8003865836571908,0.0,1.5892209069173757,0.6610660672230587,2.3493054222939644,23.352357513889633,4.276301934451202,5,95.63424209849703,3.5625893035079472,True,True,True,3.5625893035079472,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 74.7 kg (3.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~2700 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.4 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b069986fc7,"golden_eagle,cheetah,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,16.86852054665782,62.47159325698707,23,1.8846974097818794,1.8436293498156686,17.41758834744598,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.2350548390804055,639.7763629396732,2069.7116188572513,2.6251165235807266,105.00466094322906,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.637451655861116,0.4734991653331627,1.2365663478442506,0.7078499301499603,1.9586344907223463,19.52585670226766,4.846593525985375,4,79.3401138036449,3.7034423430432164,True,True,True,3.7034423430432164,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.5 kg (3.70:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.2 kg (~2070 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.70. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, bat, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_29bfd6fbfe,"tiger,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,5,19.48492331248705,54.26716938118349,18,2.214415170149598,1.967891165880731,16.391715270520002,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.654715322266494,223.31016465610048,2602.6163976353077,1.4987141340869754,59.94856536347902,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.8101079020088244,0.14858716213055895,1.640981062334466,4.1719047472054465,3.7196284049089843,16.54982677869886,4.565547882079093,2,73.75209269367055,2.7850850891676844,True,True,True,2.7850850891676844,"Bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.3 kg (2.79:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.7 kg (~2603 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.79. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_070d6a297e,"albatross,dragonfly","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,5,19.02264481092277,65.71637602157149,23,1.4206397788056369,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.075201495284775,265.7243274966312,2942.950469224231,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.5724308696446931,0.0,1.8465390147977043,1.1412886871565355,1.903538410614466,6.691744135063862,4.512280829260096,2,84.73902083249426,3.4546392825374768,True,True,True,3.4546392825374768,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 23 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.7 kg (3.45:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.1 kg (~2943 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.45. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, with 23 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_7b41db2408,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,23.6038076630618,77.32569388891376,21,2.4257706604684612,1.0,0.0,0.18841909166180137,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.519983571316832,196.1709976463472,1671.373677115711,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,composite,0.5115367764767627,0.0,1.19697162170558,1.6627599194944893,1.143803578436637,19.00248513244387,2.8663138344378165,6,100.92950155197556,3.2759839002553264,True,True,True,3.2759839002553264,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 23.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.3 kg (3.28:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.5 kg (~1671 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 19.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.28. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_43ed3d13d4,osprey,"PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",1,3,18.623735450233916,51.660562751937356,17,1.9486127747245652,1.0,0.0,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,11.36918569998089,330.5896927390153,3758.5356072494883,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.963835882689451,0.0,1.639502305512195,1.11794944665666,1.295422238955396,7.198385497061395,3.5293647888096196,5,70.28429820217127,2.7739098254474235,True,True,True,2.7739098254474235,"Bio-inspired by osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.7 kg (2.77:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 11.4 kg (~3759 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.77. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_40f20f1d0c,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,19.17169195882054,59.177779683539526,22,2.1979451951989337,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.75283907248769,256.807980898659,1990.990948437796,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,steel,0.7834989046855041,0.0,1.8349055011331061,3.823211954353785,2.1897211373016248,12.912136173065882,2.5842470165605853,5,78.34947164236007,3.0867270249620784,True,True,True,3.0867270249620784,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 59.2 kg (3.09:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.8 kg (~1991 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.6 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.09. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.572429683908653,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8e1c144c80,"golden_eagle,albatross,tiger,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,14.754411094006176,57.45751540509661,15,1.8280895088612177,2.121204950053507,16.286559614694355,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,10.023722312354844,403.49168146108565,4044.488570311057,0.911489563239592,36.45958252958368,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.43559223446870693,0.09008207820513377,1.7402097409078459,0.8738203949770745,3.2704254931843457,21.707116204552655,3.3042120427215864,4,72.21192649910279,3.8942601666045564,True,True,True,3.8942601666045564,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.5 kg (3.89:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~4044 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.89. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, tiger, osprey, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_bdecc27b9d,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,13.977553691279152,63.348838289623856,14,2.436569626589442,2.925681035335468,19.88157829552979,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,4.84714058116249,319.0396749085154,1546.4301552499533,0.9311389669772536,37.245558679090145,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,steel,0.32284670888893874,0.0,0.7345586486170725,0.5554344570593288,0.9776461434799248,23.2445249199068,4.115569382212554,5,77.32639198090301,4.532183505698021,True,True,True,4.532183505698021,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.3 kg (4.53:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1546 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.9 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.53. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_ea5b47b3a1,"osprey,dragonfly","PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,4,21.99000243748837,63.846790836340745,11,1.2248143585529792,1.0,0.0,0.0,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,10.045653220214326,512.0750968387441,5144.128845549693,1.0015500285843202,40.06200114337281,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,composite,0.5130711562100457,0.0,1.660754754373517,2.442018717712594,1.748462250991304,21.685103412160785,3.7274250641940614,4,85.83679327382912,2.9034462828205636,True,True,True,2.9034462828205636,"Bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 11 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 63.8 kg (2.90:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 10.0 kg (~5144 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.90. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, dragonfly, with 11 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_2f4cdf5be7,"golden_eagle,albatross,osprey,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",4,11,19.8579051196214,65.67006670129547,6,1.3186008786469468,1.6779338800963897,18.82308041900195,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.782410104031499,193.5380977889121,2086.807141114202,1.7986747125337503,71.94698850135,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5587367035812645,0.20812356846776886,1.2,1.630990767282533,2.828779436885532,13.329875218138278,3.500824575274378,5,85.52797182091686,3.306998714401527,True,True,True,3.306998714401527,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.7 kg (3.31:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.8 kg (~2087 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 13.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.31. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, osprey, tiger, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_c593e6c349,"golden_eagle,osprey,bat","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,18.735140799275694,64.74703944633154,17,2.1785366690684915,2.936132293715703,4.801671819922703,0.0,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,7.542008096736584,363.9991543909821,2745.284569622057,0.3168309813617818,12.673239254471271,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.9761829571154308,0.0,1.2,2.369183823368008,1.7006125277855118,10.731378295827144,5.962516272995637,6,83.48218024560724,3.455914217032982,True,True,True,3.455914217032982,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 18.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 64.7 kg (3.46:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 7.5 kg (~2745 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 6.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.46. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, bat, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_407d63417b,bee,"LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST",1,2,15.285446493965257,60.6449248920825,8,1.8032552796369021,1.0,0.0,0.18231147431489164,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.923971956659171,203.95076660190267,2227.9524548983245,0.0,0.0,magnesium_alloy,very_light_fragile,0.04,carbon_composite,steel,0.6361942637447747,0.0,1.998318737058067,3.1601305250018523,2.2698838225736635,8.019133607060855,2.9575934765667857,5,75.93037138604775,3.9674944998188515,True,True,True,3.9674944998188515,"Bio-inspired by bee, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 8 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 60.6 kg (3.97:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.9 kg (~2228 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses magnesium alloy (very_light_fragile), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.0 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.97. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, with 8 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek magnesium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3c18c87d6b,"bat,tiger,harpy_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,18.95192855908635,51.328160296081755,14,1.8962748394827602,2.282641325310404,6.589422239707079,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.876526933425014,186.8177821259994,1658.2930746841598,2.983383302238617,119.33533208954469,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6465962850329524,0.3423791754190419,1.2,1.260839396677962,2.3786900359909495,12.809604168292427,5.883540143500353,2,70.2800888551681,2.7083344123030098,True,True,True,2.7083344123030098,"Bio-inspired by bat, tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 51.3 kg (2.71:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.9 kg (~1658 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 3.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.71. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, tiger, harpy_eagle, osprey, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0ca4cbc21c,"albatross,dragonfly,tiger,bee,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",5,11,14.85886098187849,56.98340839768562,24,1.2983884945683517,2.8852416864461565,10.916433463269893,0.18679259675810234,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,6.070523867099107,211.65834393158227,1284.8770285073415,2.1955512903903163,87.82205161561265,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5723435801880613,0.393586750713071,1.2,3.013465570236214,0.7600532232877816,24.601817933155502,3.2294861874509038,2,71.84226937956412,3.8349782306450826,True,True,True,3.8349782306450826,"Bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, tiger, bee, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.0 kg (3.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 6.1 kg (~1285 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.6 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, dragonfly, tiger, bee, osprey, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3596ef667a,"golden_eagle,cheetah","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,6,15.651940438407696,61.156511527090586,16,1.540032502846748,2.164055614333317,14.77608344915211,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.757971675897993,224.2384990595074,1066.920427171015,1.686113639827918,67.44454559311671,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,glass_composite,steel,0.3315749230300076,0.27423442913535445,1.2837680087271537,1.133893905245165,1.1073168720880375,14.325113578264952,4.302082727959331,4,76.80845196549828,3.9072798524725387,True,True,True,3.9072798524725387,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 61.2 kg (3.91:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.8 kg (~1067 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; a compliant spine-like frame that absorbs dynamic loads. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.91. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, cheetah, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_78afd11662,"bee,bat,osprey,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,13.367097025105544,73.70817978109878,6,2.0439384408929153,1.0,0.0,0.12058755449279987,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,5.39586496614403,632.3785466917311,3412.2292454349886,0.32315030661618516,12.926012264647406,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,steel,0.9666342733632102,0.0,1.7572521754825043,1.0765658167419483,2.106787539801614,11.321322831388107,5.802472866122493,4,87.07527680620433,5.514150128682618,True,True,True,5.514150128682618,"Bio-inspired by bee, bat, osprey, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 6 rotors, has an empty mass of 13.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 73.7 kg (5.51:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~3412 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.3 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 11.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.51. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.11753678414028795,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, bat, osprey, albatross, with 6 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_84dceeb716,bat,"WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",1,2,17.909072659568235,70.65136669914918,18,1.3211325063626789,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.920648614571686,257.2061523330165,3066.0641634678873,0.0,0.0,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,0.7222908909517526,0.0,1.9504452498428517,0.9061977048386579,1.7373065326602575,23.93873446330858,2.845572172166028,6,88.56043935871742,3.9450041910127855,True,True,True,3.9450041910127855,"Bio-inspired by bat, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 18 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 70.7 kg (3.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~3066 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include foldable wings that deploy after vertical takeoff for cruise efficiency; morphing membrane-like lifting surfaces that can change area and camber. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 23.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.95. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.3022146424226527,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bat, with 18 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_0b30b87832,"cheetah,dragonfly,bee,harpy_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",4,9,15.711293849361976,54.06584143009832,5,1.216162189175486,2.316574036188232,3.0426309524850867,0.2299604868241209,fuel_cell_li_ion_hybrid,"Hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell plus Li-ion buffer pack, high effective energy but complex and less mature.",extreme,medium_low,medium_low,0.06,3.0114790980266015,551.4264345156274,1660.6091816431465,2.200482955501898,88.01931822007592,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,glass_composite,titanium,0.7,0.019211816760942645,1.7518985352415797,2.0016958673460006,1.549859389578361,14.452065325084202,5.164839298353344,6,69.7771352794603,3.4412087221125898,True,True,True,3.4412087221125898,"Bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, harpy_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 5 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 54.1 kg (3.44:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~1661 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with glass_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; multiple flight modes (hover, heavy-load cruise, light-load return, etc.); a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 14.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.44. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by cheetah, dragonfly, bee, harpy_eagle, with 5 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a fuel-cell-li-ion-hybrid energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_3e4ffc04e2,"golden_eagle,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,22.722304510037887,71.27299994933969,15,1.1342914940634092,2.1417302180323983,9.476173856227998,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.16261105494302,218.7892833653945,1785.8918231014304,0.5825344896230127,23.301379584920507,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6353254456434737,0.0,1.6358073652403053,3.5504653001039936,1.6170380733229328,10.201391085423701,3.7756841570731594,2,93.99530445937758,3.1366976847728574,True,True,True,3.1366976847728574,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 15 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.3 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.2 kg (~1786 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 10.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",ducted_fans_hybrid,ducted_fan_array,none,0.0,0.95,1.05,0.015,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, albatross, with 15 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d6e926688e,"osprey,bat,bee,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",4,10,20.48330650794253,76.17988363530978,14,2.0222962268141838,1.0,0.0,0.18235002851949447,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,10.605036837737844,222.81257284519967,2362.935542934489,0.0,0.0,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.5660862116561597,0.0,1.2658768678551502,2.445679715108773,2.2890436123328564,21.752501604948048,4.403913523551603,2,96.66319014325231,3.719120426468771,True,True,True,3.719120426468771,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bat, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.5 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 76.2 kg (3.72:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 10.6 kg (~2363 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 21.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.72. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.2972298980051614,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bat, bee, albatross, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_8a0415ba19,"dragonfly,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,21.894427550673484,57.90974029020458,16,1.704972509271419,2.8088114098490955,4.457382518687563,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.665941317312267,235.47397978780202,2040.6036905950673,0.40283142893047474,16.11325715721899,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.8113180564636185,0.5734230434765565,1.2,3.7925065810020473,2.99609289179728,16.216271693709075,3.393893295635277,4,79.80416784087807,2.644953386252076,True,True,True,2.644953386252076,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 16 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.9 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.9 kg (2.64:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.7 kg (~2041 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.64. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.24752919463702244,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, tiger, with 16 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_de8e25e7fd,"osprey,bee,albatross","LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",3,8,12.321696278871574,71.83225136701617,19,2.2788988181635244,1.0,0.0,0.1856602012650325,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.0165252037158505,200.94257873797446,606.1483532627567,0.0,0.0,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.6766493903802464,0.0,1.8259700403629935,3.6752105411280076,2.2934198660489216,22.771784340102702,2.2780205526500734,5,84.15394764588774,5.829737216473136,True,True,True,5.829737216473136,"Bio-inspired by osprey, bee, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 19 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.8 kg (5.83:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.0 kg (~606 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.3 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.83. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by osprey, bee, albatross, with 19 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_09b0e6a09d,golden_eagle,"LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON",1,3,20.835038997344288,65.48414601253624,9,1.4216948112486658,1.9635224166816814,6.930657799202551,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.163884552449189,225.42718085108052,1614.9342986012255,1.5584456132026387,62.33782452810555,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,0.3685418570759112,0.0,1.8717413128438285,5.077761097656713,0.581683327297108,7.814087696882012,2.929634526594432,5,86.31918500988053,3.1429816868057263,True,True,True,3.1429816868057263,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.8 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 65.5 kg (3.14:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.2 kg (~1615 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 7.8 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.14. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.40173087983293543,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_736a89321a,"dragonfly,harpy_eagle,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,16.662561576597398,66.69228203279768,20,2.4354655452638205,2.5857268472210513,18.544475570921605,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.724861558205436,192.17858292663368,1484.552947560348,2.4469484858981194,97.87793943592477,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.7650822320370584,0.0,1.2,1.6378612879803338,0.6603871038488958,17.03637329267191,4.523991608202762,6,83.35484360939508,4.002522764955127,True,True,True,4.002522764955127,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 20 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 66.7 kg (4.00:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.7 kg (~1485 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.4 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 4.00. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, with 20 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_25e6cd06f8,"golden_eagle,bat,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,8,19.69851730343649,71.39891824451783,4,1.7908943494112997,2.2646375636892317,18.365244535569033,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,8.393560746454886,210.13834255254113,1763.8089433740997,2.4954791570288872,99.81916628115549,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.8256144683584881,0.0,1.2,4.518161900361104,2.3892102631446637,5.273505764394741,3.9151671723492,4,91.09743554795432,3.6245833706510484,True,True,True,3.6245833706510484,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 19.7 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.4 kg (3.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 8.4 kg (~1764 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 5.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.9 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.62. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.3874412938276437,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, osprey, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_044281755b,albatross,"LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",1,3,14.384662090468073,52.07542268260597,17,2.139942939852534,1.0,0.0,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.415640233213942,190.67070439141935,1032.603937997413,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.6040956980358435,0.0,1.127650629175438,2.013285931107664,1.532986593128017,8.902695723911904,5.7149973063701704,5,66.46008477307404,3.620204795572744,True,True,True,3.620204795572744,"Bio-inspired by albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 17 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.4 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 52.1 kg (3.62:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.4 kg (~1033 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; long, high-aspect-ratio lifting surfaces for efficient cruise. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 8.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.62. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by albatross, with 17 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_789c3db5c5,"tiger,albatross","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_HIGH_ASPECT",2,6,16.961083138535894,56.9663519424449,24,2.4284172384041804,1.0601923774695665,4.666719086542345,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.868123564155193,193.9884955366781,1526.3254529071514,1.9524080423219778,78.09632169287912,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,glass_composite,composite,1.0857834546071279,0.025055295872185666,0.5437628978152012,2.5034955083587764,2.0341559937698377,17.935155979014027,3.7897127236776975,3,73.9274350809808,3.358650593075409,True,True,True,3.358650593075409,"Bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 24 rotors, has an empty mass of 17.0 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.0 kg (3.36:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.9 kg (~1526 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.0 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with glass_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.9 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.8 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.36. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4147668046618125,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by tiger, albatross, with 24 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, glass composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_b4212c73d8,"golden_eagle,bat,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",3,7,14.281814270188006,79.49373271905904,14,1.5964810458493477,2.714548690963174,18.492610654239137,0.0,solid_state,Solid-state battery with improved safety and energy density but still under active development.,high,medium,medium_low,0.03,5.071462070952495,296.68656680210825,1504.6346704980056,2.5451178451238112,101.80471380495246,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,aluminum,composite,0.5245688954380384,0.10276597894746753,1.8492741107301076,4.689545776154476,2.2434579945498645,16.474620797875172,2.5353216230790285,2,93.77554698924705,5.566080836451921,True,True,True,5.566080836451921,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 14 rotors, has an empty mass of 14.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 79.5 kg (5.57:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is solid-state with a battery pack of 5.1 kg (~1505 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 16.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.57. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, bat, tiger, with 14 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a solid-state energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_449103aecd,"bee,osprey,dragonfly","LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,5,16.052516469610136,62.087237426528006,10,2.4525507316861406,1.0,0.0,0.21193910665223215,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,4.97650895591214,180.78881802668266,899.6971720385563,0.0,0.0,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,steel,0.6234811034356367,0.0,1.2,3.226706246118751,0.97113706595339,24.95073298397354,2.7063837160459583,3,78.13975389613815,3.867757279306869,True,True,True,3.867757279306869,"Bio-inspired by bee, osprey, dragonfly, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 10 rotors, has an empty mass of 16.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.1 kg (3.87:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.0 kg (~900 Wh usable). The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and steel landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; enhanced gust rejection and stability control for windy conditions. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 25.0 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.7 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.87. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.5324753643474494,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, osprey, dragonfly, with 10 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged steel landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_69c8890e9c,"bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",2,5,21.27627936589918,62.840447293329085,9,1.2764296487963875,2.362075813642525,18.03701440284401,0.07513089749626509,li_s,Experimental lithium-sulfur chemistry with very high energy density but lower maturity and stability.,very_high,medium,low,0.05,6.640877481423747,305.33674887164597,2027.7039398328513,1.8339544792538753,73.35817917015501,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,aluminum,composite,0.30101790951850915,0.6648437376312544,1.8767529438200823,3.315032543594841,1.8918022090465432,17.129525128966055,3.494089053716751,2,84.11672665922826,2.9535449414171255,True,True,True,2.9535449414171255,"Bio-inspired by bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 9 rotors, has an empty mass of 21.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.8 kg (2.95:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-s with a battery pack of 6.6 kg (~2028 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.8 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with aluminum rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy; reinforced landing gear designed to tolerate higher touchdown loads; a tendon/cable-based structural system to save mass in tension members. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 17.1 m/s and climbs at roughly 3.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.95. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, tiger, with 9 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, aluminum rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-s energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_50e60e8ae0,"harpy_eagle,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,6,12.320318293080234,62.913587428256164,22,2.1055167431718838,1.5406327422062016,3.395170447752842,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.983036340259871,190.93623565257673,760.5059652766355,0.556367934691772,22.25471738767088,titanium_alloy,heavy_robust,0.005,carbon_composite,titanium,0.3646783998745332,0.0,1.8862606712143473,1.847889468467078,2.22962655122329,6.69258932370175,4.395680712090462,4,75.2339057213364,5.106490427572142,True,True,True,5.106490427572142,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 22 rotors, has an empty mass of 12.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 62.9 kg (5.11:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 4.0 kg (~761 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses titanium alloy (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 6.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.11. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, golden_eagle, osprey, with 22 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek titanium alloy airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_f1db441a5d,"dragonfly,golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",3,7,15.101810759026936,77.88722084180375,13,1.4358713862795003,1.9861508775823582,18.128294191341716,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,11.862449719496963,221.01309317002782,2621.7567050799526,1.6752014180299508,67.00805672119803,aluminum_lithium,medium_stiff,0.02,carbon_composite,composite,0.7552315062521795,0.0,1.892707000773866,1.5444379750705308,1.9762397431464207,12.255810759434372,5.23299768226262,2,92.98903160083069,5.157475622269174,True,True,True,5.157475622269174,"Bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 15.1 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 77.9 kg (5.16:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 11.9 kg (~2622 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 1.7 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses aluminum lithium (medium_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 12.3 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.2 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 5.16. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.47093602532655826,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by dragonfly, golden_eagle, osprey, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek aluminum lithium airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_d032574b2d,"harpy_eagle,bee,tiger","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_ROBUST_GEAR,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES",3,7,22.30139276067224,57.11546248416229,13,2.4986448291109893,1.3645143577126069,9.160749935860784,0.06545998460513686,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,3.4759907209896577,252.94228629823388,879.2250401185704,0.5322304640417066,21.289218561668264,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.46289291705521957,0.40308208965693454,1.0712168612770752,2.0080598201851827,0.8565115516169559,22.526341692003324,2.4928914913185745,4,79.41685524483454,2.561071548180771,True,True,True,2.561071548180771,"Bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 13 rotors, has an empty mass of 22.3 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 57.1 kg (2.56:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 3.5 kg (~879 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 0.5 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; many smaller rotors for fine-grained control and redundancy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 22.5 m/s and climbs at roughly 2.5 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.56. ",pure_rotor_electric,multirotor,none,0.0,1.0,1.0,0.0,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by harpy_eagle, bee, tiger, with 13 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_5456edcde2,"golden_eagle,osprey","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,PAYLOAD_DAMPED,PAYLOAD_SLING_LOAD,STAB_GUST_REJECTION",2,6,20.576287056730045,71.55285277519863,21,1.2741036501866518,2.363911553684209,19.974683610288555,0.0,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,7.4018639716624195,195.29306765117894,1445.5327213626929,2.180259234461872,87.21036937847488,steel_truss,heavy_robust,0.01,carbon_composite,composite,1.011155936553425,0.0,1.611103324213625,4.210379806930193,1.618059808036587,20.685989532138528,4.0660800961871315,6,92.12913983192868,3.4774423868564415,True,True,True,3.4774423868564415,"Bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 21 rotors, has an empty mass of 20.6 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (3.48:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 7.4 kg (~1446 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.2 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses steel truss (heavy_robust), with carbon_composite rotor blades and composite landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; a central, talon-like payload cradle aligned with the center of gravity; damped payload mounting to reduce oscillations during flight; a sling-load style payload mount hanging beneath the airframe. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 20.7 m/s and climbs at roughly 4.1 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 3.48. ",rotor_plus_pusher,multirotor,pusher_propeller,0.4207926296440688,1.05,0.9,0.01,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by golden_eagle, osprey, with 21 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek steel truss airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged composite landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."
DLIFT_a847ddc108,"bee,albatross,bat,cheetah,golden_eagle","LIFT_BURST_POWER,LIFT_ENERGY_DENSE,LIFT_HIGH_CONTINUOUS,LIFT_UNSTEADY_AERO,MISSION_GLIDE_SEGMENTS,MISSION_MULTI_GAIT,PAYLOAD_CENTRAL_TALON,STAB_COMPLIANT_SPINE,STAB_DISTRIBUTED_THRUST,STRUCT_TENDON_CABLES,WING_FOLDABLE,WING_HIGH_ASPECT,WING_MORPHING_MEMBRANE",5,13,24.245142680361866,71.64975952742466,4,1.2265084948153926,2.8276669731177755,16.100470549963006,0.16653818066461362,li_ion,"Conventional high-TRL Li-ion pack for VTOL drones, good power and proven reliability.",medium_high,high,high,0.01,5.531886526491629,213.05678197907872,1178.60594160773,2.5959900323535425,103.8396012941417,carbon_composite,light_stiff,0.01,carbon_composite,titanium,0.45504452331663503,0.07815606176101042,1.5807656639253769,0.8774397141920064,1.8127907147396582,24.196239099680728,5.4483562230659786,4,95.89490220778653,2.9552211951080696,True,True,True,2.9552211951080696,"Bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, cheetah, golden_eagle, this design is a heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft concept. It uses 4 rotors, has an empty mass of 24.2 kg, and is configured to carry a payload of 71.6 kg (2.96:1 payload-to-aircraft mass ratio). The primary energy system is li-ion with a battery pack of 5.5 kg (~1179 Wh usable). It also incorporates approximately 2.6 kg of high-power supercapacitors to support short burst power for takeoff and climb. The main load-bearing frame uses carbon composite (light_stiff), with carbon_composite rotor blades and titanium landing gear. Key bio-inspired features include short burst thrust for takeoff and climb via high-power propulsion or supercapacitors; an emphasis on energy-dense storage for long-range flight; strong continuous lifting capacity for heavy payloads; unsteady aerodynamics (insect-like vortex lift) for better hover and low-speed lift; mission planning that includes partial-power or glide segments to save energy. In the synthetic DARPA Lift mission model, it cruises at about 24.2 m/s and climbs at roughly 5.4 m/s to around 350 ft. This design satisfies the basic DARPA Lift mass and payload constraints and is treated as a qualifying candidate with a nominal score of 2.96. ",rotor_plus_small_jet,multirotor,small_jet,0.24736031792115062,1.15,0.85,0.03,"Futuristic heavy-lift VTOL rotorcraft drone bio-inspired by bee, albatross, bat, cheetah, golden_eagle, with 4 evenly spaced rotors and a compact central fuselage. Sleek carbon composite airframe, carbon composite rotor blades, and rugged titanium landing gear. Subtle external cues of a li-ion energy system and integrated high-power modules, designed to carry a heavy payload under the belly. Aircraft shown in mid-flight at medium altitude, slightly angled to show top and side. high-resolution 3D-rendered digital image, realistic lighting, clear details, no motion blur, clean white or lightly blurred test-range background, no people, no logos, no text or numbers."