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

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

The diversity of non-helicopter VTOL and STOL concepts is neatly illustrated by the V/STOL Wheel (of Misfortune), as shown in the figure below. This diagram catalogs decades of efforts to combine …

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

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

Aug 4, 2025 · In modern aviation and drone technology, the terms VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) and CTOL (Conventional Take-Off and Landing) define how an aircraft launches and lands. …

VTOL stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing. A VTOL drone is a type of UAV drone that can take off, hover, and land vertically, like a helicopter, and then transition into horizontal forward flight, like an …

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

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

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