Thrust Vectoring Propulsors (TVPs): Revolutionary Thrust Vectoring Technology for VTOL UAVs

Aerofex has pioneered an innovative thrust vectoring technology that enhances propeller-driven UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) with extraordinary control, stability, and energy efficiency. This powerful yet straightforward advancement empowers VTOL drone manufacturers to transcend existing boundaries, paving the way for a new era of unmanned aviation applications, including heavy-lift cargo drones and urban air mobility (UAM).

Challenges Faced by Multirotor Drones

the technology behind multirotor drones has largely plateaued, with many manufacturers struggling to create VTOL platforms that significantly enhance the current capabilities. Additionally, scaling these drones presents challenges, as the cost per pound of payload capacity rises sharply with larger aircraft.

Beyond a certain size, further scaling becomes impractical. Larger propellers demand increased power, but electric motors have inherent efficiency limits. Adding more batteries onyl increases weight, as do the reinforced frames necessary to support them. Furthermore,larger drones face heightened aerodynamic forces,complicating stabilization and control.

Thrust vectoring addresses many of these challenges through differential motor control, serving as the cornerstone for the next wave of unmanned flight technologies.

Introducing Aerofex Thrust Vectoring

Our groundbreaking technology transcends the limitations of conventional multirotor propulsion while effectively addressing the challenges associated with other thrust vectoring methods.

Aerofex thrust vectoring propulsors (TVPs) pivot the rotor assembly around the thrust center, eliminating the need to reposition the engine. This method offers several advantages:

• Enhanced Stability
  By pivoting around the thrust center, unwanted rotations and instabilities are minimized, making the aircraft easier to manage.
• Increased Durability
  Eliminating the need to move the engine reduces stress and potential failure points.
• Simplified Design
  Our approach minimizes the number of hydraulics and moving components, resulting in a more reliable and easier-to-maintain system.
• Superior Control
  As drone size increases, responsiveness to inputs can slow down. Our thrust vectoring technology allows for near-instantaneous adjustments, significantly enhancing the aircraft’s stability and maneuverability. The system is highly adaptable, functioning effectively on both large and small platforms.
• Improved Efficiency
  Thrust vectoring eliminates the need for constant motor speed adjustments, leading to greater energy efficiency and extended flight durations.

Thrust Vectoring Configurations

Our thrust vectoring solutions come in three primary configurations. Each can be offered in either pusher or puller setups and can be mounted on the airframe in any orientation.