November 1, 2025Nov 1 My main concern, is how do you auto-rotate in the event of an engine failure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqe5j0b1Ij4&t=476s YBCG
November 1, 2025Nov 1 7 hours ago, JustanotherPilot said: My main concern, is how do you auto-rotate in the event of an engine failure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqe5j0b1Ij4&t=476s You get the same in your feed as me. 😁 The advantage to this approach is its said to be more efficient than the conventional helicopter approach. In terms of no auto-rotate, its not the issue you assume. There's lots of redundancy, and in terms of the motors, if one fails the remaining compensate and you still get control and lift. The majority of the eVTOL's are the same in that its redundancy you rely on rather than the ability to auto-rotate. With a larger version, the finished product, I wouldn't be suprised if a parachute system could be implemented.
November 2, 2025Nov 2 I love helos, but these new tech demos are super cool. The truly sad thing is that it's actually The End of (Human) Pilots As We Know It. 😞
November 4, 2025Nov 4 On 11/2/2025 at 11:04 PM, UrgentSiesta said: I love helos, but these new tech demos are super cool. Yep, eVTOLs get a lot of flack from some quarters, but what I like about the technology is how it enables so much technological creativity. Same for fixed wing electric aircraft. Apparently there are Jetson races, now. 😉 Quote Jetson eVTOLs, specifically the Jetson ONE, are currently being explored for potential military and first-response applications, though they are not officially part of a military fleet. The U.S. military is interested in the technology for roles like covert operations, search and rescue, and cargo delivery, with the potential to reduce reliance on larger, more expensive aircraft. Jetson has conducted trials for mountain rescue operations, and the vehicle's speed, electric propulsion, and lightweight design make it suitable for rapid deployment in hard-to-reach areas. Military potential Search and rescue: The Jetson ONE has been trialed for search and rescue in partnership with a Polish mountain rescue group, demonstrating its ability to reach remote peaks quickly. Covert operations: The U.S. military is interested in eVTOLs for missions such as covert operations. Cargo delivery: The technology could be used for specialized cargo delivery where the flexibility of an aerial vehicle is beneficial. Military exploration: The U.S. Air Force has funded eVTOL projects and conducted demonstration flights through its Agility Prime program. Edited November 4, 2025Nov 4 by martin-w
November 4, 2025Nov 4 6 hours ago, martin-w said: Yep, eVTOLs get a lot of flack from some quarters, but what I like about the technology is how it enables so much technological creativity. Same for fixed wing electric aircraft. Apparently there are Jetson races, now. 😉 All one has to do is read a bit about the early days of any aircraft type, esp helos. took a long time to figure things out. We'll see how long these take - but my guess is they won’t die out.
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