(Just some misc stuff by Ishman Mann )
Some practical stuff
Common eVTOL types:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCBqBrutj3Q&t=68s&ab_channel=ElectricAviationChannel%26VideoLibrary
Lift + cruise (probably easier)
Electrical needs:
Design/source a controller that stops the props at a particular angle to minimize drag during horizontal flight
Tilt rotor (transition algorithm will be some work)
Needs large props
Needs solid servos for angling the motors forward
Things I recall from comp
VTOL motor power draw is high, especially under headwind
One soln is what Carleton did with its raised/triangle rear stabilizer on their craft, “Apogee“, decreasing wind effects and making the line centre of mass angled. The rear motor did not have to do as much.
It looked similar to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOFbiU-alnI&ab_channel=Viewpro
Note that Carleton’s craft was really light. Don’t turn with too small a radius at high speed or the craft will be ripped apart in mid-air.
Side note: Guy from Lockheed mentioned that winged mode flight requires a forward center of mass to prevent pitching backwards
Example Lift + Cruise concepts and Electrical Archs
Idea 1
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the horizontal motor draws a lot of power, and we can minimize its current draw and stress on the system by using a 12S.
Seen as it wont stress the system as much, maybe step down from a single 12S (option 2 in diagram) is viable? Definitely need to look into this
6S are used with the vertical motors to save weight. They don’t need as high a power output.
Some sci-fi inspiration
Halo Hornet, Wasp, Pelican (all tilt-rotor)
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