FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the field of electric aircraft. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system and method for airspeed estimation utilizing propulsor data in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

BACKGROUND

Electric aircrafts, such as an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, utilize airspeed measurement to control and maintain a flight pattern. This data is typically acquired by an airspeed sensor of the aircraft.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

In an aspect system for airspeed estimation utilizing propulsor data in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is provided. The system generally comprises at least a propulsor, at least one sensor and a flight controller. The at least a propulsor is mechanically coupled to a body of an eVTOL aircraft, wherein the at least a propulsor is configured to propel the eVTOL aircraft. The at least one sensor is configured to detect a torque of the at least a propulsor, and transmit the torque of the at least a propulsor. The flight controller is configured to receive the torque of the at least a propulsor and determine an airspeed of the eVTOL aircraft as a function of the torque of the at least a propulsor.

In another aspect a method for airspeed estimation utilizing propulsor data in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The method comprises providing at least a propulsor mechanically coupled to a body of an eVTOL aircraft, wherein the at least a propulsor is configured to propel the eVTOL aircraft, detecting a torque of the at least a propulsor by using at least one sensor, transmitting the torque of the at least a propulsor by using the at least one sensor, receiving, by a flight controller, the torque of the at least a propulsor, and determining, by the flight controller, an airspeed of the eVTOL aircraft as a function of the torque of the at least a propulsor.

These and other aspects and features of non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific non-limiting embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

