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Vertical's VX4 was damaged during testing as a result of a fault with a propeller. A second upgraded prototype will fly early next year to keep certification on course.
The bespoke EPU from Equipmake combines a lightweight, power dense electric motor with a high-performance inverter, designed, developed and manufactured at its base in Snetterton, UK.
The UK CAA recently announced its intention to adopt European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Means of Compliance to SC-VTOL, the standards against which European and now UK manufacturers will design eVTOLs.
Chief test pilot Justin Paines took to the controls for the VX4's maiden take-off which saw the eight sets of propellers lift the aircraft from the ground at hover-thrust, while tethered to the ground for safety.
The electromechanical actuators for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft will provide tilt and pitch control for the four forward propellers, and aerodynamic control surface actuation on the wing and V-tail.
Vertical says it reviewed the capabilities of dozens of cell manufacturers before selecting Molicel as its battery partner as it believes Molicel is uniquely placed to meet the performance and safety requirements of the VX4
With a rapidly filling order book Vertical has brought the aerostructures development and manufacturing skills of Leonardo at Grottaglie on board to co-develop the fuselage of its VX4 eVTOL.
Anthem supports growing levels of aircraft autonomy, leading to complete autonomous capabilities in the future as regulations allow. Honeywell says that flight plans can be uploaded without being near the aircraft.
Vertical has assembled diverse expertise from experienced organisations to ensure it can accelerate its path to certification, de-risk execution, allow for a lean cost structure, and enable production at scale.
Rolls-Royce Electrical has passed an important milestone as it marks its first commercial deal in the UAM market and builds on previous agreements to work with partners on demonstrator programmes.
