Joby Aviation‘s patented electric aircraft system features a unique design with multiple propulsion assemblies, support members, and landing struts for vertical take-off and landing. The system eliminates the need for traditional control surfaces by utilizing rotors to control lift, pitch, yaw, and roll during forward flight. GlobalData’s report on Joby Aviation gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Joby Aviation, Photovoltaic drones was a key innovation area identified from patents. Joby Aviation's grant share as of May 2024 was 19%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Electric aircraft system with lift-generating rotors and control elements
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12012206B2) discloses an electric aircraft system designed with a unique configuration. The system includes a payload housing, left and right wings with propulsion assemblies, support members, and landing struts. The wings can be tilted into a vertical take-off and landing configuration, supported by the landing struts projecting rearward. The patent also mentions the detachability of the payload housing and the fixed relation between the left and right wings, coupled by a torsion box structure.
Interestingly, the patent claims that the electric aircraft system does not comprise traditional control surfaces like elevators, ailerons, or rudders. This departure from conventional aircraft design suggests a novel approach to flight control and maneuverability. With a focus on simplicity and efficiency, the system's unique features and configurations outlined in the patent could potentially pave the way for innovative advancements in electric aircraft technology.
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