Systems and methods for controlling an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

EP4609272A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-09-03ARCHER AVIATION INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023805434
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-05-30
Filing Date
2023-10-30
Publication Date
2025-09-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft face challenges in designing components that withstand frequent use, generate low noise and vibration, and ensure safety with distributed propulsion systems, while also meeting regulatory requirements for safety and efficiency.

Method used

The eVTOL aircraft employs a distributed electrical propulsion system with multiple electrical engines mounted on booms, capable of tilting for vertical and horizontal flight, along with a flight control system that uses inceptors to control aircraft movement and orientation, and incorporates safety features like fire protection and redundancy to minimize single points of failure.

Benefits of technology

This configuration enables efficient, safe, and reliable eVTOL operations, reducing noise and vibration, and meeting regulatory standards for passenger transportation, while ensuring aircraft performance and compliance with aviation laws.

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Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for controlling an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. In one embodiment, a system comprises a processor, a first inceptor, communicatively coupled to the processor, the first inceptor configured to accept longitudinal and lateral linear movements as manual input and provide corresponding signals to the processor, and a second inceptor, communicatively coupled to the processor, the second inceptor configured to accept longitudinal and lateral linear movements as manual input and provide corresponding signals to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to control a heading of an aircraft using a signal received from the second inceptor corresponding to lateral linear movement of the second inceptor. Some embodiments may additionally include at least one sensor and a thumb stick for each inceptor.
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