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It’s finally here – today we unveiled S-A2, our latest eVTOL vehicle product concept. Combining Supernal’s cutting-edge aerospace engineering with Hyundai Motor Group’s human-centered design expertise, S-A2 is a four-passenger, eight-rotor, battery electric vehicle. Its unique all-tilting rotor configuration reduces complexity and maximizes efficiency for all phases of flight. And we’re building it to meet the highest commercial aviation safety standards. Rise Above the ordinary and learn more about this exciting news here: https://lnkd.in/gj7Kvu56 Hop in and have a look. #RiseAbove #CES2024

Why is Supernal a unique AAM company?    Supernal has a number of advantages that will help us usher in the next exciting era of aviation. We caught up with our CTO David D. McBride and asked him to discuss a few of them. Check it out. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove 

Love eVTOL design? Yeah. Same here. Our S-A2 product concept is inspired by nature and engineered to be future proof. Have a look at some of the signature design elements. And you can always learn more at supernal.aero. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove

At Supernal, we’re committed to tackling every possible challenge UAM vehicles may face when navigating urbanscapes. Traditional radio-based precision landing systems are used in aviation to land at airports in weather and at night. However, these traditional ILS (Instrument Landing System) and MLS (Microwave Landing System) are too heavy for UAM vehicles and GPS navigation performance can be unreliable in dense urban environments, hence, we’re exploring new efficient methods for precision landing. We’re considering the possibility of placing custom design patterns (fiducial markers) on our vertiport and use cameras to localize the aircraft by detecting these patterns. This fiducial-based landing navigation and guidance is part of Supernal’s ongoing efforts to develop a fundamental understanding of fog and low visibility conditions for UAM vehicles. Our fog experiments have previously confirmed that fiducial-based precision landing can be used in CAT-I and CAT-II fog conditions for well-illuminated vertiports. For night-time or scenarios of extremely low visibility, this guidance will also incorporate infrared beacons to be detected using IR cameras. This relative localization system is expected to have low SWaP (Size Weight and Power), while providing the required navigation performance for UAM vehicles. These explorations are part of our continued efforts to set a new standard for safety and reliability in the skies. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dQTGnM The work has been done by: Abhishek Shastry and Ramona Stefanescu, PhD. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove

Supernal CTO David D. McBride has been featured in eVTOL Insights’ 2024 CTO Special Report! This report celebrates individual excellence throughout the global Advanced Air Mobility market, highlighting the work and impact of Chief Technology Officers who are shaping the future of air mobility through their vision and leadership. David’s inclusion in this report is a testament to his significant contributions to the AAM industry, and his efforts here at Supernal. To learn more about David’s achievements and other industry leaders, download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gqMkuibr #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove #eVTOL

Happy National Aviation Day! As we head into the next era of all-electric flight, we celebrate the pioneers who came before us and made the miracle of flight a reality. Question: If you could have dinner with anyone throughout the history of aviation, who would it be and why? #NationalAviationDay #Supernal #RiseAbove

We are proud to announce that Supernal has been granted its first patent! This patent covers innovative lighting schemes designed to identify vehicle components that may be malfunctioning or require inspection. This technology will streamline maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency and safety in AAM operations. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in AAM. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove

A case study in future-proofing. Technology improves exponentially. And the S-A2 concept is designed to accommodate that trend. We’re anticipating what operators will need and we’ve engineered a flexible, modular aircraft that adapts to next-generation tech. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove

Farnborough. The recap. The 2024 Farnborough International Airshow was a big hit and we’re proud to have been an active participant in hastening the next era of mobility. In the Supernal chalet we exhibited our S-A2 concept, showcased our human-centered design approach, announced powerful new partnerships, participated in some intriguing panel discussions…and much more. Have a look. #Supernal #FIA2024 #RiseAbove

The eVTOL cabin built around people. Our S-A2 concept features an elegant and modular cabin created by award-winning luxury automotive designers at Hyundai. Step inside, explore our human-centered design, and see how we’re bringing the best of automotive engineering to aerospace. #Supernal #AAM #RiseAbove