Although some are in denial about it, the love affair with batteries for electric airplanes is, for the short term, on hold. To meet minimum performance, designers are increasingly looking at hybrid drives that may incorporate battery systems. In this AVweb VODCAST, Embry-Riddle’s Dr. Pat Anderson explains why this is so. He also explains why the idea of scaling up a DJI drone to carry people doesn’t work.
AVweb VODCAST: Why Electric Airplane Designers Are Turning To Hybrid Drives
Key Takeaways:
- The widespread adoption of battery-only electric airplanes is on hold for the short term due to performance limitations.
- Aircraft designers are increasingly turning to hybrid drive systems, which may include batteries, to meet necessary performance requirements.
- Embry-Riddle's Dr. Pat Anderson provides insights into these trends, explaining the shift away from pure battery power.
- The concept of simply scaling up existing drone technology, such as DJI drones, to carry human passengers is not feasible.
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