During the programme, we completed over 105 ground and flight tests at altitudes up to 100ft and speeds of 30 knots on the propulsion and power distribution systems. The performance of our technology throughout testing has been outstanding with 100% flights without any technical or performance concerns.
A Rolls-Royce Electrical team in Munich, Germany developed the electric propulsor comprising a 200kW electric motor and associated power electronics, controller and the power protection and distribution system to generate, distribute and manage the required high electro-mechanical torque. This was then, converted into a tremendous thrust via the platform propellers at low speed. Gabriele added: “We were extremely proud of the development of the first electric motor from scratch to delivery in 9 months and 19 days.”