AIR to use Elmo Motion Control technology in uncrewed cargo aircraft
AIR brings together advanced flight systems, intelligent automation, and purpose-built design to create smart aircraft. | Source: AIR AIR VEV Inc. last week announced a strategic partnership with Elmo Motion Control Ltd. Elmo will integrate its high-performance motion control system into AIR’s Heavy Lift UAS, or uncrewed aerial system. The partnership brings together Elmo‘s compact, high-power density servo drives and AIR’s electric aviation design. Elmo’s Gold HV drive w
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A company that makes uncrewed cargo aircraft has partnered with a motion control technology manufacturer to power its aircraft's electric motors. The motion control system was selected because it combines high performance with low weight and can operate with air cooling instead of requiring a heavier liquid cooling system. Removing the liquid cooling reduces overall weight, which allows the aircraft to carry more useful payload while maintaining performance. The integration is currently underway as part of the aircraft development program, with the companies planning further collaboration on propulsion optimization as the platform evolves.
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