The UAVs are usually created by large manufacturers, as their construction is expensive and complex. The achievement of the UK researchers could make the craft a more sight.

Researches from the Advanced Manufacturing research Centre carried out a test flight of the vehicle earlier this week. The manufacturing cost of the drone has not yet been released, but its researchers said that it was significantly lower than that of large drone-dedicated companies.

The university’s engineers are now developing an electric fan propulsion system that will simplify the drone’s control. They also plan to develop a GPS control system or a camera, controlled by an operator wearing person-view googles.