Siemens and Skyway to develop universal eVTOL charging infrastructure

Siemens and Skyway have agreed to work together to design and engineer a universal eVTOL charging process.

This is part of a collaboration between the two to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure needed to support vertiport operations in the hopes of up-scaling electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) flight operations.

A main objective of the collaborative effort is to develop vertiports. This includes researching, developing, planning and being part of the construction and operation of them, with each company bringing its own strength and experience to the effort.

Together, the two will work together to design and engineer a universal eVTOL charging process by evaluating the charging, power and software requirements to ensure reliable and efficient operations. In addition, Siemens and Skyway will collaborate on ideas to standardise overall vertiport planning and design and reduce energy consumption.

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Skyway, which provides EVTOL planning services and vertiport airspace management, cites its knowledge of airspace mission planning and management, air traffic navigation and unmanned aircraft operations. On the other hand, Siemens will be leveraging its infrastructure expertise in electrification, vehicle charging and facility operations.

Both companies will research energy demands of vertiports and developing sustainable electrical supply, standard charging processes and a “system of systems” to support aircraft operations.

“Sustainable energy solutions will be the foundation and the necessity for adoption of Urban Air Mobility with the electrification of eVTOL aircraft,” said Clifford Cruz, Skyway CEO.

“Combining our companies´ resources and industry foresight can influence vertiport construction efforts and general UAM solutions on an industry-wide scale while setting a new precedent for modern transportation.”

“It is exciting for Siemens to contribute to the evolution of the urban air mobility industry,” said John Kasuda, head of airports at Siemens Smart Infrastructure North America.

“The development and efficient operations of vertiports will require innovative solutions to meet the expected demands of fast aircraft turnaround times and a network of varying landing facilities.”