RYSE Aero Technologies patents carbon fibre frame to replace aluminium
Ohio-based RYSE Aero Technologies has filed a patent application for its carbon fibre frame set to replace its prototype aluminium frames and offering lighter and more economical construction for its RECON ultra-light vehicle.
“RYSE has dedicated the past six months to refining and perfecting its carbon fibre frame technology, transitioning from successful prototypes to a scalable, cost-effective design,” said Mick Kowitz, CEO of RYSE Aero Technologies.
RYSE will be able to produce high-volume eVTOL vehicles at a rapid pace, allowing the company to meet the production delivery of the RECON to consumers later this year. The new carbon fibre frame system will offer numerous advantages over traditional aluminium frames, including ease of repair and part replacement.
Moreover, the new carbon fibre frame boasts improved rigidity and durability, capable of withstanding greater wear and tear in demanding environments compared to its aluminium counterpart.
The manufacturing process for the new carbon fibre frame will also be streamlined, enabling swift assembly and efficient quality testing for defects directly on the production line. In contrast to the time-consuming, specialised welding required for aluminium frames, RYSE’s new design can be produced in under an hour, ensuring a higher level of consistency and quality.
In a nod to customer personalisation and creativity, RYSE Aero Technologies’ eVTOL vehicles will be adorned with vinyl wraps instead of traditional paint to not only protect the carbon fibre but also provide customisation options for customers.
“We believe there should be a fun factor in this, and the frame wrapping will allow creativity with our eVTOL vehicles in the field,” added Kowitz.
RYSE Aero Technologies is set to finalise the full production design over the next several months and commence the manufacturing process later this year, propelling the future of eVTOL transportation to new heights.
In February, Ryse Aero Technologies claimed it has the ideal one-person eVTOL that is easy to fly, safer than any other ultralight craft, and requires no pilot’s licence.
