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🎊 Coming out of #LoftFest2024, we're thrilled to more broadly announce our entry into the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (#eVTOL) market in partnership with Dufour Aerospace As the first and only VR simulator with major regulatory approval, we’re taking our proven technology with helicopters and developing our inaugural VR eVTOL simulator for Dufour’s new tilt-wing Aero3. Designed for emergency medical services, the Aero3 requires pilots to land in diverse environments and get patients to the nearest hospitals as quickly as possible—and do so in a new type of aircraft. Our VR sim will safely and efficiently prepare their pilots for the nuanced, high-stress, and challenging demands they’ll encounter. “Loft Dynamics’ VR approach is undoubtedly superior among extended reality training solutions and is critical as we develop the Aero3…It allows pilots to integrate new concepts quickly and effectively, including tilt-wing operation and fountain lift and suckdown ground effects at low to zero speeds. Most importantly, it enables our pilots to gain experience in a safe and hyper-realistic environment. This will generate invaluable data as we develop the aircraft.” - Thomas Pfammatter, CEO of Dufour Looking forward to this next chapter of revolutionizing helicopter training—and eVTOL training. We've only just begun! Read more in Aviation International News: https://lnkd.in/ggj5J6yW #virtualreality #vr #dufour #simulator #advancedairmobility #AAM #tiltwing #medicaltransport #HEMS #pilot #pilottraining

Enter the cockpit of tomorrow, today. eVTOL aircraft manufacturer Limosa Inc. is using a Varjo-based mixed reality simulator as an invaluable gateway to showcase their aircraft in development. Read more about this game-changing solution developed by Quantum3D, Inc.: https://lnkd.in/dZVzKFy5 #VTOL #mixedreality #simulation

🌟 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐕𝐓𝐎𝐋 🌟 As the eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) industry rapidly evolves, so too does the technology that prepares our pilots for the skies. One of the most exciting advancements is the integration of Mixed Reality (MR) into pilot training programs. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? Mixed Reality offers an immersive training experience that combines real-world scenarios with virtual elements. This innovative approach allows pilots to practice in a safe, controlled environment while gaining exposure to complex urban landscapes and emergency situations. 🔍 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Pilots can interact with virtual obstacles and scenarios, improving their decision-making skills. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Reduces the need for extensive flight hours while still providing realistic experiences. 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Real-time data and analytics help trainers assess performance and provide tailored guidance. As we look to the future of urban air mobility, embracing technologies like Mixed Reality will be crucial in ensuring our pilots are not only skilled but also prepared for the challenges ahead.✈💼 #eVTOL #MixedReality Varjo #PilotTraining #AviationInnovation #UrbanAirMobility #FutureOfFlight #DigitalTransformation

Why are simulators so important? (Also spent far to long trying to nail this clip which I didn’t😂) Alongside commercial and cinematic flying, I spend a lot of time flying FPV freestyle. Simulators are key to building muscle memory. They allow you to practice complex maneuvers and refine your skills in real time, no matter where you are. Whether it’s flying through an abandoned building in France or navigating a track in Austria, simulators give you the space to learn, repeat, and improve without the pressure of real world risks. This is the part most people don’t see, the countless hours spent in the sim, building confidence and perfecting technique before the real flights. #FPV #FPVSim #Drone

For those of us who reside in the DC FRZ drone simulators are a critical tool for building and maintaining skills between operations. #fpvdronepilots #dronecareers

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🌟 **Introducing the eVTOL Transition Optimization and Simulation Framework (eTOS) 🚁** 🌟  The **eVTOL Transition Optimization and Simulation Framework (eTOS)** is a practical and efficient solution to one of the toughest challenges in Urban Air Mobility: managing the transition phase between rotary-wing and fixed-wing modes.  🔍 **What makes eTOS unique?**   eTOS focuses on tackling the complexities of transition flight with a structured, result-oriented approach:   - **Optimized Transition Schedules**: The framework uses mathematical optimization to calculate the best flight paths and control variables, ensuring smooth and stable transitions with minimal energy loss.   - **Realistic Simulations**: By integrating advanced flight dynamics models with PX4-Autopilot and KFDS systems, eTOS delivers accurate simulations of eVTOL flight under real-world conditions.   - **Seamless Visualization**: Using Unreal Engine, the framework provides clear visual feedback, making it easier to analyze and understand transition dynamics.  🛠 **Key Contributions**:   - A novel method for optimizing tilt and pitch angles during transition, reducing altitude deviation and improving energy efficiency.   - A robust simulation setup that bridges the gap between theoretical analysis and real-world flight performance.   - Insights into control strategies that enhance stability and reliability during the most critical phase of eVTOL operations.  📊 **Why is this important?**   Transitioning between flight modes is a major bottleneck for eVTOLs. eTOS not only addresses this challenge but also provides a replicable and scalable framework for improving the safety and efficiency of UAM systems.  🌐 With eTOS, we’re one step closer to making eVTOL aircraft a reliable solution for urban transportation.🚀  Kudos to @Nghia Nguyen, Vinh Pham #UrbanAirMobility #eVTOL #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #FutureOfAviation #SmartMobility  

Taxiing For Takeoff: The Promise of eVTOLs: Flying cars are very easy to hype. Most images of the future almost always include mass mobility in the air. It is one of the staples of any depiction of advanced modern societies and a trope of almost every science fiction movie or book (however dystopian). It is an exciting time where the level of technological advancement is reaching the stage of making electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft a feasible reality. http://dlvr.it/T4y59P

Taxiing For Takeoff: The Promise of eVTOLs: Flying cars are very easy to hype. Most images of the future almost always include mass mobility in the air. It is one of the staples of any depiction of advanced modern societies and a trope of almost every science fiction movie or book (however dystopian). It is an exciting time where the level of technological advancement is reaching the stage of making electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft a feasible reality. http://dlvr.it/T5LNBG