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System and method for the autonomous transition of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

US11835969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2022
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D2109/23
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for autonomous flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system may include a pusher component, a lift component, a flight controller, and a pilot override switch. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot override switch. The flight controller is configured to identify a transition point, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.

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