Multi-rotor simplicity, tilt-rotor performance...

Eliminate two thirds of tilt-rotor nacelle actuators, reducing weight and cost while increasing reliability...

Nacelle tilt and propeller pitch actuators are commonplace in vertical takeoff aircraft design. The competitive advantage of our technology is that the nacelle tilt and propeller pitch mechanisms are actuated simply by reversing the drive motor. This eliminates two thirds of required actuators which are only used for a small portion of the VTOL flight envelope, reducing weight, complexity and cost.

The motor is the only actuator...

The motor shaft rotational direction controls the propeller blade pitch while propeller torque induces nacelle rotation.

Mechanical bench test...

Slow motion video of mechanism entering vertical and horizontal flight modes.

Simple. Modular. Interchangeable...

Highly modular and reconfigurable design means our tech requires very few unique parts and can readily be manufactured through CNC production. Our low maintenance system require no gearing, linkages, bearings or actuators...

Proven technology...

With three flying prototypes and a fourth tech demonstrator underway, we have developed robust hardware and software...

Scaling up...

Geared mechanisms are practical for larger aircraft with up to 5 foot rotor disk diameters...

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Electron Flight LLC

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