Siemens, the global technology company, and Skyway, a company with extensive expertise in airspace mission planning, management, and unmanned aircraft operations, are joining forces to develop Vertiport infrastructure for vertical take-off and landing electric aircraft (eVTOL). This partnership aims to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure required to operate such vertiports. Siemens’ mockup of a fully functioning Vertiport Siemens and...
Siemens, the global technology company, and Skyway, a company with extensive expertise in airspace mission planning, management, and unmanned aircraft operations, are joining forces to develop Vertiport infrastructure for vertical take-off and landing electric aircraft (eVTOL). This partnership aims to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure required to operate such vertiports.
Siemens’ mockup of a fully functioning Vertiport
Siemens and Skyway will work together to study the energy requirements of Vertiports and develop sustainable power supply solutions, standardized charging procedures, and a higher-level system to support flight operations. Siemens believes that innovation in Vertiport infrastructure is crucial for the future scalability of electric vertical take-off operations.
Both companies will contribute their strengths to drive the development of Vertiports, including research, development, planning, and participation in construction and operation. The first priority of this partnership will be to design and develop an end-to-end eVTOL charging process by evaluating charging, energy, and software requirements to ensure reliable and efficient operations for all eVTOL aircraft.
According to John Kasuda, Head of Airports at Siemens Smart Infrastructure North America, “It is exciting for Siemens to contribute to the evolution of the Urban Air Mobility Industry. The development and efficient operations of vertiports will require innovative solutions to meet the expected demands of fast aircraft turnaround times and a network of varying landing facilities.”
Clifford Cruz, CEO of Skyway, added, “Sustainable energy solutions will be the foundation and the necessity for adoption of Urban Air Mobility with the electrification of eVTOL aircraft. Combining our companies’ resources and industry foresight can influence vertiport construction efforts and general UAM solutions on an industry-wide scale while setting a new precedent for modern transportation.”
Siemens and Skyway’s partnership is an important step forward in the development of Vertiport infrastructure overall, which will be essential to the growth of urban air mobility.
A Vertiport concept by new Vertiport developer Ferrovial
Why it’s important: The development of take-off and landing sites for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, such as air taxis and drones, is critical to the growth and success of the aerial mobility industry. Vertiports will play a key role in enabling point-to-point travel, reducing congestion on the ground, and providing an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
The partnership between Siemens and Skyway to develop Vertiport infrastructure is significant because it brings together the expertise of two major companies with highly successful track records in different areas, which will greatly increase drive innovation and potential for success in the development of Vertiports. Siemens brings extensive infrastructure expertise in electrification, electric vehicle charging, and facility operations, while Skyway has expertise in airspace mission planning and management, air traffic control, and unmanned aircraft operations.
This collaboration will enable Siemens and Skyway to study the energy requirements of Vertiports, develop sustainable power supply solutions, standardize charging procedures, and design higher-level systems to support flight operations. By doing so, the two companies can influence vertiport construction efforts and general Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions on an industry-wide scale while setting a new precedent for modern transportation.
Electro.Aero, a company that develops high-voltage electric aircraft chargers, recently announced the arrival of their brand new charging station, the RAP!D Aircraft Charger 200. The new charger aims to set the stage for the aerial mobility charging industry. This new product is expected to be available for 2023 delivery. The mission of Electra.aero is to help in reducing the environmental impact...
Electro.Aero, a company that develops high-voltage electric aircraft chargers, recently announced the arrival of their brand new charging station, the RAP!D Aircraft Charger 200. The new charger aims to set the stage for the aerial mobility charging industry. This new product is expected to be available for 2023 delivery.
The mission of Electra.aero is to help in reducing the environmental impact of air transportation by providing high-end chargers exclusively designed for electric aircraft, including both fixed wing and eVTOL. Their newest product, the RAP!D Aircraft Charger 200 will provide 200kW per unit of AC electric charging. The new charger can convert between AS6968, CCS2 and NACS charging standards, and features a cable spool design that will allow it to be easily moved by single person to any point on the runway.
Additionally, Electro.aero also announced that it’s making a shipping container-sized battery system, called the AEROCHARGE. This system will allow even grids without high-voltage outputs to charge electric aircraft at rates up to 400kwH, using two RAP!D Aircraft Charger 200 combined. This means, for example, that even areas with only solar or low-voltage grids will still be able to fast-charge electric aircraft at vertiports.
Already, Electro.aero is offering delivery deals on these charging systems. The company envisions many of its initial customers to be eVTOL protypers, and light fixed-wing aircraft users like Ampaire, Pipistrel, or Electra.aero eSTOLs.
Why It’s Important: Electro.aero is one of the only companies in the world specifically dedicated to providing electric aircraft charging products. By being first to market, Electro hopes to establish itself as a global leader in this industry. The new RAP!D Aircraft Charger 200 will allow for quick recharging, and can be installed almost anywhere, giving it the potential to significantly increase access to charging stations as eVTOL and electric fixed-wing aircraft become more prevalent across the world. By being first to market, Electro.aero can lay the groundwork and create a model for more electric charging station developers in the future.
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