Flux Aviation develops battery electric propulsion systems and modular electric motors for general aviation, enabling retrofitting into over 70% of existing aircraft. Their technology reduces operating costs by over 30% compared to traditional piston and turboprop engines while providing zero-emission flight options.
Funding
$290K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The high operating costs and environmental impact of traditional piston and turboprop engines limit the accessibility and sustainability of general aviation. Retrofitting existing aircraft with cleaner, more efficient propulsion systems is challenging due to integration complexities and performance limitations.
Solution
Flux Aviation develops battery electric propulsion systems and modular electric motors designed for retrofitting into a majority of general aviation aircraft. Their electric powertrains reduce direct operating costs by over 30% compared to conventional engines while enabling zero-emission flight. The company offers fully-integrated electric propulsion systems, including fireproof and modular battery architecture and redundant real-time avionics. These systems are designed for straightforward integration, exceptional modularity, and higher reliability due to simpler mechanical construction and fewer moving parts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes owners and operators of light-sport, general aviation, and regional aircraft seeking to reduce operating costs and emissions, as well as manufacturers of new electric aircraft.
Features
- FLUX-75: Complete electric powertrain system for 2-seat light-sport aircraft, directly compatible with the Rotax 912 engine (75 kW power, 90 min+ endurance, 400 V bus voltage, air/liquid cooling).
- FLUX-150: Electric powertrain solution for general aviation fleets, compatible with Lycoming and Continental engines (150 kW power, 120 min+ endurance, 800 V bus voltage, liquid cooling, < 30 min charging).
- FLUX-500: Battery electric powertrain for next-generation domestic, regional, and commuter aircraft (500 kW power, 150 min+ endurance, 1200 V bus voltage, immersion cooling, < 20 min charging).
- Custom battery pack architecture capable of achieving over 200 Wh/kg energy density.
- Fully redundant system designed to survive battery fires.
- Modular architecture that can be retrofitted into a range of aircraft.
- Reduced noise levels, with perceived noise levels reduced by over 50%.