eVTOL
The pressing need for better, more eco-friendly mobility and more efficient electrical transportation brings a range of challenges to industry as they develop new, safer, and more affordable electrical aircraft. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) is the future of air mobility, and our goal is to provide real-time eVTOL simulation systems and expertise allowing engineers to address the two major factors currently affecting eVTOL product development: increasing system complexity and time from design to market.
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Applications
Addressing eVTOL testing
Whether you need to design, test, or validate a motor drive control, battery management system, real power components, or controllers through an Iron Bird, we provide high fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems to help you achieve your goals while reducing development time and cost.
Advantages
Why choose OPAL-RT?
As a result of our extensive experience in power electronics simulations, we have the right tools to push forward the testing and validation of eVTOLs, and succeed in getting certified by aviation regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Accurate and precise
Our FPGA Electric Machine Library includes a power electronics and motor library to simulate all components forming the eVTOL electrical motor drive system with high fidelity.
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Performance
Leveraging larger FPGAs enables real-time simulation of up to six coupled propeller motors, allowing precise modeling and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for optimal eVTOL propulsion performance, efficiency, and reliability.
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Reduce risk, increase safety
Perform the most dangerous testing scenarios worry-free, further enhancing the safe operation of your system.
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Trusted by industry leaders, driven by innovation
With over 25 years of experience, we deliver real-time simulation solutions that push the boundaries of technology, and help you build the future with confidence.
Webinar
How HIL is accelerating electric transportation
Transportation manufacturers and suppliers are always seeking decreased production costs and more rapid time-to-market. In this presentation, Dr. Youcef Abdelli, CTO at ZeroAvia explains how Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation systems provide ZeroAvia with a flexible and comprehensive development, test, and validation environment for their Renewably-Powered Hydrogen-Electric Aviation project.
THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
Electrifying aircraft
Discover how eVTOL aircraft are transforming urban mobility, sustainability, and the future of aviation. This in-depth brochure explores cutting-edge innovations, efficiency breakthroughs, and the impact of electrification on air travel.
Products
Essentials for testing eVTOL applications
Discover the tools that professionals depend on for accurate and precise testing. Ensure optimal performance with our products.
Multi-Domain, Simulink®-based HIL
RT-LAB
Fully integrated with MATLAB/Simulink® and best combined with our various toolboxes to bring multi-domain Simscape™ Electrical™ and SimPowerSystems models to real time for fast control development.
Ultra-Fast EMT Simulation and HIL Testing
eHS
Advanced FPGA technology for high-fidelity, low-latency, power systems and power electronics simulation, enabling HIL testing across energy, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
High-end Simulator
OP5707XG
Unequalled level of performance in a co-simulation platform, featuring an AMD Virtex™-7 FPGA and up to 44 cores of the latest Intel® Xeon® CPUs, both required for power systems and power electronics applications.
Resources
Success in electrifying flight using our products
Our solutions are used to rapidly test not only eVTOLS, but also current eCTOLS (Electric conventional take-off and landing) aircrafts. In this success story, learn how magniX used HIL simulation to rapidly test an electric propulsion controller software in preparation for the eVTOL test flights of the eBeaver and eCaravan aircraft.
We decided to use OPAL-RT from among other choices of HIL systems because of their widespread research and industry use, fast and accurate emulation of the complex power electronics hardware and great customer support.
Akshat Yadav
Power Electronics Engineer at magniX
FAQ
Find the answers to your questions
What communication protocols do you support?
Consult our comprehensive list of supported protocols here.
How does OPAL-RT support comprehensive eVTOL testing?
We offer a suite of real-time simulation platforms that integrate seamlessly with MATLAB/Simulink® and NI systems. This infrastructure allows you to perform precise eVTOL testing by emulating physical components under varied operational conditions. With an emphasis on accurate emulation and flexibility, our solutions help you iterate control strategies safely, ensuring that every aspect of your eVTOL is validated before an eVTOL test flight.
Can OPAL-RT systems simulate both software and hardware aspects of an eVTOL?
Yes. With our simulation platforms, you can execute combined software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations to model every facet of an eVTOL’s operation. This dual capability enables thorough eVTOL simulation, covering everything from control algorithms to power electronics hardware. Our comprehensive approach ensures that testing encompasses all critical areas, reducing risks associated with the first eVTOL test flight.
What specific challenges in eVTOL testing are addressed by OPAL-RT’s simulation solutions?
Our solutions are designed to tackle industry challenges such as the growing complexity of eVTOL systems and the urgency to get designs to market quickly. Our high-fidelity HIL and PHIL platforms allow detailed evaluation of electrical power components and control systems under a range of test conditions. This rigorous eVTOL testing framework not only improves system safety but also helps validate prototypes in preparation for an ambitious eVTOL test flight.
How do accelerated eVTOL simulations lead to safer test flights?
By leveraging real-time eVTOL simulation, engineers can rapidly prototype and validate critical performance parameters in a controlled virtual environment. The ability to simulate emergency scenarios, system faults, and extreme operating conditions ensures that potential issues are identified and corrected before live testing. This comprehensive eVTOL testing process ultimately reduces risk, shortens development cycles, and supports a successful eVTOL test flight, increasing overall safety and reliability.
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