Vertical Flight Society’s Post

Hydrogen fuel cell powered eVTOLs seem like a great idea, and Joby Aviation just showed that its aircraft can fly 523 miles with this type of powertrain. https://lnkd.in/eyt4VGYa #aviation #flying #technology

A hydrogen-electric engine in every aircraft was not a big enough mission for us! We want to do and be more to enable a clean aviation future.   Building on our extensive IP portfolio established through vertical integration and in-house development of our full powertrain offering, we have developed a range of high performance, high efficiency aviation-grade products and systems complementing our hydrogen-electric powertrain line-up, including fuel cell systems, power electronics and electric motors.   This newly launched components strategy means a lot of things for ZeroAvia:   - Significantly broadening our addressable market - Working with other clean aviation innovators, like UAVs, eVTOLs, rotorcraft, - and electric fixed-wing aircraft manufacturers  - New and nearer-term revenue streams - And more importantly, we can deliver an even greater positive climate change impact!   Click through the slides below to learn more and visit our website www.zeroavia.com for further detail. Stay tuned for more developments! #hydrogen #aviation #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #NetZero  

Florida Tech’s ATLAS Lab is conducting an online study related to battery display concepts for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The survey, designed to be completed by pilots, takes approximately a half hour and includes 3 scenarios in which you will utilize the display concepts to make aeronautical decisions and then provide feedback on the displays. Your input will play a valuable role in understanding what and how to present battery information to pilots and will be utilized to provide insights to the Advanced Air Mobility Industry. If you are a pilot and have the time, we would really appreciate your help! If you have eVTOL experience or experience flying electric aircraft, click this link to take the study: https://lnkd.in/eAsP7H_2 If you are not familiar with operating eVTOL or electric aircraft, click this link to take the study: https://lnkd.in/edGReSQu We know that your time is valuable, and we appreciate any contribution you can make to help us gain these insights! #evtol #uam #aam #aviationresearch #electricaircraft #pilots

#Electric #aviation is getting closer to lift-off. Did you know that innovative tape solutions can help design lighter and safer #battery packs and overcome battery-electric challenges in electric aviation and other #aerospace applications? View this new blog post and learn how we can transition and tailor technologies into markets like electric aviation and eVTOL aircraft to reach new horizons. https://lnkd.in/gQa_5rzN

Here’s a simple explanation of how our system works. This is definitely the coolest, and coldest (22K) hardware I’ve had the pleasure to work on! #jobyaviation #h2fly #hydrogenflight

Thought of the Week #6: 💡The importance of the battery management system (BMS) in eVTOL aircraft https://lnkd.in/er3_V-fc

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a leader in zero-emissions aviation, has announced the commencement of testing for its most advanced eVTOL aircraft, unveiled last week. The initial phase, featuring powered ground tests and propeller balancing, has been successfully completed. The propeller balancing tests, which are crucial for minimizing vibrations and ensuring smooth, stable flight, were completed with positive results. The next phase will involve powered propulsion system tests at Vertical's state-of-the-art Vertical Energy Centre. These tests will evaluate the performance of proprietary battery packs capable of delivering 1.4 MW of peak power and will be conducted under certification safety standards. During these tests, the VX4 will be securely anchored to measure thrust output, assess system integration, and ensure structural integrity. These procedures are essential for meeting operational safety standards required for piloted flights. Following these tests, the VX4 will progress to “wheels up” tethered flights and low-speed untethered flights, pending a Permit to Fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). David King, Chief Engineer at Vertical Aerospace, commented, “These tests are a crucial step forward in our mission to certify the VX4 and realize a cleaner, quieter, and safer mode of air mobility. Our team’s progress at the Flight Test Centre continues to provide invaluable insights. We are eager to advance towards piloted flights and are proud of the strides we are making.” As the aerospace community gathers at the Farnborough International / Farnborough Airshow, Vertical Aerospace looks forward to sharing further developments in their journey toward advanced air mobility. Read the full update on our blog. #AvfoilNews #VerticalAerospace #eVTOL #Aviation #FlightTesting #SustainableAviation #VX4

New Horizon Aircraft (@newhorizonaircraft), a Toronto-based aerospace company, is making strides in the development of its hybrid-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. With its patented HOVR wing system, the aircraft can take off vertically and transition to a conventional airplane configuration during flight, reaching speeds of 250 miles per hour and a range of over 500 miles. The company has been conducting extensive flight tests on its large-scale prototype, with results surpassing expectations. New Horizon is also innovating its proprietary technologies, including full-scale propulsion units and the HOVR wing design, which enables safer and more durable performance in challenging conditions. 'Our unique, customer-first approach prioritizes building a tough eVTOL aircraft that can operate in bad weather, icing conditions and other challenging operational environments. This strategy is gaining strong traction with operators, driving substantial demand,' said Horizon Aircraft CEO Brandon Robinson. As a publicly traded small-cap company (NASDAQ: #hovr), New Horizon could benefit from the expected rotation in equity markets into small-cap stocks with sustainable technologies. The company's recent global poll of investment managers revealed a strong demand for exposure to these asset classes. With its innovative hybrid-electric eVTOL technology, New Horizon Aircraft aims to disrupt the travel industry and potentially serve various use cases, including medical evacuation, critical supply delivery, and special military missions. Horizon Aircraft #evtol #hybridaircraft #sustainabletechnology

Great article on the Forbes by Mike Hirschberg of the Vertical Flight Society! Indeed, we are seeing a convergence towards a dominant design in eVTOL, namely the vectored-thrust configuration. Think the tilt-rotors, tilt-fans of the world. And this is not only driven by performance requirements, but VC momentum flowing into these designs. In fact, $5B out of the $8B that has gone into pax eVTOL is vectored-thrust.

The Unique Needs of the Growing eVTOL space! 🚁✨ Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing or eVTOL aircraft companies are defining a new generation of e-mobility innovation. There is growing excitement in eVTOLs because of their reduced emissions and simplified design when compared to traditional aircraft, along with potentially significantly cheaper cost per mile versus their direct competition, helicopters. 📈 Aircraft have an increased set of energy and safety requirements when compared to more traditional forms of transportation. The success of eVTOLs is contingent on batteries that can meet these specific demands. 🏙️ ✈️ eVTOLs need sizable batteries with precise design requirements that can be produced cost effectively at smaller scales than their automotive counterparts ✈️ Battery safety is paramount due to eVTOLs being in the air ✈️ Exposure to changing temperatures as they ascend and descend creates a challenging operational environment PEM Motion's team of battery experts can help you design cells and systems for eVTOL and other challenging use cases, from requirements to production. 🔋 Let us know your thoughts below and let‘s talk more about future of aviation: https://loom.ly/IFq9kbY #eVTOLs #Batteries #CleanMobility #EVs