5 Ways eVTOL Avionics Will Change How Pilots Fly

Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:45 PM ET

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Honeywell is one of several OEMs working with eVTOL manufacturers to develop avionics systems. [Courtesy: Honeywell Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

eVTOL avionics will prioritize intuitive, simplified interfaces that distill complex data into critical "limiting factors," making them easier for a broad range of pilots to operate in urban air environments.
Pilots will monitor unique data sets specific to electric propulsion (e.g., battery power, motor temperatures) and benefit from advanced, multi-directional sensor integration for enhanced situational awareness.
Future eVTOL systems will leverage Artificial Intelligence for advanced traffic detection, hazard avoidance, and eventually provide resolution advisories, paving the way for autonomous flight capabilities.
Constant connectivity through 5G, satellite, or cloud networks will be a fundamental feature, enabling seamless data access, ground integration, and greater operational awareness than current general aviation aircraft.

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Although the fledgling electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry faces a long path to aircraft certification and entering service, avionics giants are already defining the future of this new aviation sector.

No pressure. They’re just taking on the challenge of merging electronics and visual displays—across flight controls, navigation, communication, fuel systems, and threat detection—for an entirely new form of air transportation.