TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Small Compound-Wing VTOL UAS (LAR-TOPS-293)
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTERHAMPTON, VA, 23681, USA

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    Special Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market a Small Compound-Wing VTOL UAS technology. This technology combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) convenience with fixed-wing endurance, making it suitable for flying in adverse environmental conditions. The UAS features a novel three-segment wing design and a controlled-articulation wing system for direct control in different modes of operation. Interested parties can submit a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS). For more information, visit the NASA Technology Transfer Portal. No follow-on procurement is expected from this notice.

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