Products

Electric Propulsion Units

Our Electric Propulsion Systems represent the pinnacle of aerospace engineering, combining high efficiency with a lightweight design to meet the diverse needs of modern air mobility. Each system is meticulously crafted to conform to the most stringent reliability and safety standards, ensuring they not only meet but exceed industry expectations. These propulsion systems are ideal for a range of applications, from urban air mobility to more traditional aerospace vehicles, providing both power and precision in flight.

Axial Flux Motor

Cutting‑Edge Efficiency: Axial Flux motors are at the forefront of motor technology, offering unparalleled efficiency. Their unique design allows for a smaller, lighter motor that generates more power per kilogram than traditional motors.

Advanced Applications: Ideal for applications where space and weight are critical factors, these motors are perfect for drones, eVTOLs, and other compact air vehicles. Their high‑torque, low‑weight characteristics make them a game‑changer in electric aviation.

Radial Flux Motor

Proven Performance: Radial Flux motor is a time-tested highly versatile design known for its robustness and reliability. With an established approach, these motors are highly versatile and widely applicable in various aerospace applications.

Versatility and Adaptability: These motors are designed to provide a balance of power, torque density, and size, making them suitable for a wide range of air mobility solutions. They are particularly well-suited for larger aircraft that require a dependable and consistent power output.

HAPS Motor

Redefining "high" technology, the HAPS motor platform is custom-designed to meet the harsh conditions of the upper atmosphere head-on. Through rigorous modeling and testing, Nidec has launched an industry-leading solution for the next generation of high-altitude electric aircraft. The advancements in axial flux topology enable the HAPS motor to support autonomous, long-term flight in partial vacuum conditions, offering both reduced weight and air-cooling capability.

Innovative High-Voltage Drive

Engineered for excellence, our drivers are comprised of a high integrity controller integrated to power inverter that operates within a 600-900V range, harnessing the power of Silicon Carbide technology for higher efficiency and lower weight. With high switching frequencies, these drivers deliver unparalleled performance. Inverter only options are available, too.

Customized Solution

Nidec Aerospace delivers flexible motor solutions tailored to your application, leveraging a broad portfolio of proven designs that can be adapted, scaled, or optimized to meet specific performance, size, weight, and certification requirements. For unique mission demands, we also develop fully custom solutions from the ground up.

Contact us to learn how our existing technologies and engineering expertise can accelerate development and reduce program risk.