Electric propulsion · Concept-stage R&D

Four flows.
One new direction.

NovaVectis QuadFlow is a research concept for a compact, distributed electric propulsion system with four independently controlled, thrust-vectoring modules.

Support the first prototypeExplore the architecture

Seeking prototype-development support starting at $1,000.

Concept visualization of a compact electric ducted propulsion module, with a single-stage compressor and vectoring outletConcept visualization · Not a tested prototype
The research concept

A modular propulsion architecture to investigate

Each proposed module combines a high-speed electric motor, a single-stage compressor, a ducted rotor, an annular flow-straightening stator and a powered mechanism for directing thrust. Four units would be coordinated by an electronic control system.

01 / MODULE

Enclosed electric unit

A compact ducted rotor and motor form the core of each proposed propulsion module.

02 / VECTORING

Directional control

A movable outlet or module pivot would be evaluated for changing the direction of the thrust vector.

03 / DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

Four coordinated flows

Differential control across four units is intended to support lift, translation and attitude-control research.

Inside one proposed module

Measure first. Improve with evidence.

The first engineering objective is to build and instrument a single test module. Its performance will be measured before any four-unit demonstrator is designed.

  • Thrust and electrical power draw
  • Airflow, temperature, vibration and noise
  • Efficiency across operating conditions
  • Thrust loss as vector angle changes
  • Comparison of rotor, duct and stator configurations

Illustration is conceptual and does not establish measured performance or validated dimensions.

Annotated concept illustration showing a ducted rotor, electric motor, compressor and vectoring outlet
Concept illustration of a compact air-mobility platform with four distributed propulsion units
Prototype pathway

A staged, test-led development plan

The concept dossier identifies a single-module test stand as the critical next step. Results would guide subsequent design decisions and establish whether further development is justified.

01
Model the systemEstimate mass, power, airflow and thermal requirements.
02
Build one instrumented moduleMeasure thrust, power, temperature, vibration and noise.
03
Test flow and vectoringCompare configurations and quantify thrust changes with angle.
04
Assess a four-unit bench demonstratorOnly after single-module results support further work.

The air-mobility image is an illustrative integration concept; its specifications and depicted flight capability have not been validated.

Help move the research forward

Support the first prototype study

We are seeking contributions toward engineering analysis, component selection, instrumentation and fabrication of an early single-module test article.

$1,000

Every contribution would support the work needed to test the concept and document what the measurements show.