Aerofex stands at the forefront of innovative thrust vectoring technology for Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), establishing itself as a reliable partner within the Unmanned Systems Technology community.
As a valued collaborator, UST is excited to highlight Aerofex’s distinctive offerings and expertise through a dedicated supplier profile, developed in partnership with their team. This Silver profile emphasizes their thrust vectoring propulsors (TVPs), which empower VTOL drone manufacturers to transcend existing boundaries and pave the way for a new era of unmanned aviation applications, including heavy-lift cargo drones and Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
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Aerofex’s groundbreaking technology overcomes the constraints of conventional multirotor propulsion while effectively addressing challenges associated with other thrust vectoring techniques.The company’s thrust vectoring propulsors (TVPs) pivot the rotor assembly around the thrust center, eliminating the need for engine movement. This innovative approach offers several key benefits:
Enhanced Stability – By pivoting around the thrust center, the system minimizes unwanted rotations and instabilities, resulting in improved control of the aircraft.
Increased Durability – The elimination of engine movement reduces stress and potential failure points, enhancing the longevity of the system.
Streamlined Design – Aerofex’s cutting-edge design minimizes the number of hydraulic components and moving parts, such as actuators, leading to a simpler, more reliable, and easier-to-maintain system.
improved Control – As drone size increases, conventional differential motor control can slow responsiveness to inputs. In contrast,Aerofex’s thrust vectoring technology allows for near-instantaneous adjustments,considerably enhancing the aircraft’s stability and maneuverability. This system is highly adaptable, functioning effectively on both large and small platforms.
Greater Efficiency – Thrust vectoring eliminates the need for constant motor speed adjustments, resulting in improved energy efficiency and extended flight durations.
Aerofex offers thrust vectoring solutions in three primary configurations, each available in either pusher or puller setups, and can be mounted on the airframe in various orientations.
Open Configuration
- Lightweight and straightforward single-axis vectoring
- Perfect for multicopters and hybrid VTOL designs
- Can pivot +/- 23˚ around the tilt axis
- Maximum rotational speed of 3,600 RPM in either direction
- Maximum torque of 400 ft-lbs (542 N-m)
- Supports propeller diameters up to 50″ (127 cm)
- Open TVP design
Ducted Configuration
- Robust single-axis vectoring capabilities
- Ideal for VTOL bicopters and multicopters
- Can pivot +/- 22˚ around the tilt axis
- Maximum rotational speed of 4,000 RPM in either direction
- Maximum torque of 510 ft-lbs (691 N-m)
- Supports propeller diameters up to 66″ (168 cm)
- Optional variable thrust propeller available
- Optional gyroscopic precession compensation
- TVC Propulsor design
Nested Configuration
- Fully gimbaled vectoring for enhanced performance
- Ideal for tail-sitters and tailless aircraft
- Can pivot +/- 20˚ in any direction around the nominal thrust axis
- Maximum rotational speed of 4,000 RPM in either direction
- Maximum torque of 510 ft-lbs (691 N-m)
- Supports propeller diameters up to 56″ (142 cm)
- Optional variable thrust propeller available
- Optional gyroscopic precession compensation
For further information about Aerofex and their thrust vectoring propulsors designed for VTOL drones, please visit their profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/aerofex/
