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#TechTrends EVTOL Challenges and the power of integrated Modeling & Simulation 🛫 http://ow.ly/9Zby50NpzPS With new technologies come new challenges. As we see the shift in urban mobility to include air solutions, eVTOL companies face a host of challenges, from environmental and cabin noise to battery efficiency and aerodynamics. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the challenges facing this industry and explore how leveraging integrated modeling and simulation can help overcome them >>> http://ow.ly/tUtS50NpzPR #evtol

"The future is officially here, folks! Why sit in traffic when you can now literally fly over it? 🚁 The VX4 electric air taxi is ready to take us to work, the airport, or maybe just to get a better view of your neighbor's BBQ. 🌍🌆 Get your hover on—Jetsons, we see you! ✈️😎Vertical Aerospace's has completed tethered hover testing, a critical step in its development. The VX4 prototype is equipped with cutting-edge components, such as actuators and drives from Olsen Actuators, allowing for advanced flight control systems. This innovation is part of the growing eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) market, which is pushing the boundaries of urban air mobility! #FlyingCars #FinallyHere #UrbanAirMobility"

When it comes to aerodynamics, it helps to think of energy like a savings account. Pilots: Learn how to draw on the basics of flight to better manage emergency situations. https://lnkd.in/eyAnirg8 #FlySafe #GeneralAviation

#DisruptiveTech 🔴 Not just hot air: A University of Maryland spinoff firm, Wave Engine Corporation, has created a simpler, more affordable jet propulsion system for drones. The digitally controlled modern-day pulsejet engine features no moving parts and claims to offer major improvements in the cost reduction and rapid production of future jet-powered aircraft. In March, the Baltimore-based company demonstrated the full flight capability of its J-1 engine on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Now, the company announced the delivery of its first J-1 engines to an aerospace prime contractor on contract with the US government. It also revealed that additional customers are working to integrate the J-1 engines into their UAV designs. In its recent demonstration flight, a 50+ lbf (222+ N) thrust wave engine powered a 100 lbs (45 kg) gross weight Conventional Take-Off and Landing UAV, showcasing remote instant start on liquid fuel. The company has developed engines with thrusts ranging from 50 lbf (222 N) to 250 lbf (1112 N), suitable for aircraft weighing between 100 lbs (45 kg) and 1,000 lbs (450 kg). According to the firm, these engines can operate on various fuels, including gasoline (87 Octane), kerosene-based fuel (Jet-A/JP-8), and sustainable ethanol-based biofuel (E85). Wave has flown 13 powered flights on two aircraft and performed over 800 engine tests using its J-1 engines. The company’s Scitor-D line of UAVs is powered by a J-1 engine, and the most recent flights were carried out under the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership’s safety supervision. See Interesting Engineering article link in first comment below. #uav #uas #drones #jetengine #propulsiontechnology Campaign Catapult, Pravo Consulting

Zero-latency response allows the joystick to be almost synchronized with flight movements. Is this a feeling you like? T-Motor AM series 3D combo makes 3D flying easier！ Power：T-Motor AM670Combo（AM670 Motor+AM116A ESC+FS18*8 Carbon Propeller） Plane： Skywing Edge 540 67“

#TechTrends EVTOL Challenges and the power of integrated Modeling & Simulation 🛫 https://bit.ly/4cdVHcM With new technologies come new challenges. As we see the shift in urban mobility to include air solutions, #eVTOL companies face a host of challenges, from environmental and cabin noise to battery efficiency and aerodynamics. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the challenges facing this industry and explore how leveraging integrated modeling and simulation can help overcome them >>> https://bit.ly/4cdVHcM

Embraer has selected Dassault Systèmes’ Simulation Technology to support quieter eVTOL aircraft development for Eve Air Mobility. Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA PowerFLOW application has provided robust and industry-proven fluid dynamics simulation to predict real-world operating conditions, allowing Embraer and Eve’s engineers to evaluate how the aircraft flies and test its sound emission. “One of the main advantages of eVTOL aircraft is that they are electrically powered and a more sustainable option than combustion-powered aircraft. However, they are meant to operate in urban areas, making noise reduction a key driver in their design. SIMULIA fluid dynamics applications will enable Embraer and Eve to experience and optimise the most critical parts of their eVTOL aircraft in a virtual environment,” said David Ziegler, Vice President, Aerospace & Defense Industry, Dassault Systèmes. Embraer and Eve have been working in collaborative efforts with global partners in line with the commitment to safely provide more reliable, affordable, sustainable, integrated and human-centric Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions. “Numerical validated models have demonstrated accuracy when compared with experimental results and have helped accelerate product definition,” said Micael Gianini, Interiors, Noise and Vibration Senior Manager at Embraer. “The human-centered design ensures the safety, accessibility, and comfort of passengers, the pilot, and the community by minimising noise.” https://lnkd.in/dEAEMdfF #technology #dynamics #simulation #airmobility #enviroment #emission #aviationindustry

Zero-latency response allows the joystick to be almost synchronized with flight movements. Is this a feeling you like? T-Motor AM series 3D combo makes 3D flying easier！ Power：T-Motor AM670Combo（AM670 Motor+AM116A ESC+FS18*8 Carbon Propeller） Plane： Skywing Edge 540 67“

Upcoming Webinar on eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility: Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Unlocking the Skies: The Promise of eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility - Introduction to urban air mobility and air taxi services; The different eVTOL aircraft design architectures; Key enabling technologies: batteries / motors / charging infra / composite materials; Market landscape and ongoing projects; Overview of IDTechEx's 20-year outlook for the eVTOL market http://dlvr.it/T5GYWm