A hybrid aircraft comprises at least three independent electric motors each arranged to drive a respective rotor; and an internal combustion engine arranged to drive at least two rotor, which are preferably horizontally spaced apart. There is also a controller for providing speed control signals to the electric motor driven rotors and a throttle control signal for controlling the throttle of the internal combustion engine, based on a flight control signal.
HYBRID AIRCRAFT
2019-08-29
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch