contact carter aviation technologies llc is the aerospace research and development firm that developed and demonstrated slowed rotor compound sr c technology that couples the speed range and efficiency of an airplane with the vertical takeoff and landing capability of a helicopter along with the unparalleled safety of a high inertia rotor . whether incorporated into a jump takeoff configuration or a powered rotor variant with continuous hover capability sr c technology offers extraordinary cruise efficiencies and quiet operation . slowing the rotor in flight is the key to this game changing technology . operating at 1 3 the usual rpm reduces rotor drag by over a factor of 5 more info . this translates to overall fuel efficiencies that have been validated through flight testing that are 2.5 3 times better than today s worldwide rotorcraft fleet . now that sr c technology is ready for the market carter is focused on production planning and is in discussions with parties interested in licensing the technology or forming joint ventures . learn more cartercopter brochure impact of sr c technology read the faq to see what makes sr c technology so different learn how the pav broke 5 recordsin 4 days videos cartercopter technology accomplishments & future capabilities smithsonian channel a remarkable innovation in aviation design demo flight with extremely quiet slowed rotor flyover latest news seeking partners for uas business development record breaking cartercopter more news driven by designworksgroup copyright 2016 carter aviation technologies sr c is a trademark of carter aviation technologies llc .