Apparatus for guiding a transition between flight modes of an electric aircraft
US11697495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0858
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for guiding a transition between flight modes of an electric aircraft is illustrated. The apparatus comprises at least a sensor configured to detect a movement datum of the electric aircraft and a flight controller communicatively connected to the at least sensor, wherein the flight controller is configured to receive the movement datum from the at least a sensor, determine a current flight mode of the electric aircraft as a function of a pilot input and the movement datum, generate a guidance datum as a function of a change in flight mode and the movement datum, and communicate the guidance datum to a pilot indicator in communication with the at least a sensor and flight controller communicatively connected to the at least a sensor.
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