The electrification encourages innovations in Electric Propulsion system, Battery technology from fuel cell material for storage, optimizing the packaging, Power management and finally the electric controls. This solidifies the roadmap for the aerospace sustainability goal.

The industry faces challenges in availability of the right fuel cell that supports the thrust needed for eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) and long endurance. The choice of fuel should be within the minimum weight takeoff constraints and form factors of a tiny UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Designing an efficient cooling system to overcome such concerns is required to manage the high voltage and thermal conditions. Conversion of power and distribution to different sub-system efficiently is another significant challenge.

Tata Elxsi offers product engineering services for the selection of the right fuel cells, mechanical design for effective packing of the cells, and a battery management software solution. The electrification solutions are shaped and matured in various industries, and with this experience, we could help boost the aerospace suitability journey.