About The Magnecopter™
Aviation Problems Solved! Why the Magnecopter Design is Superior to Conventional Helicopters, Tiltrotors and Airplanes:
- Blade efficiency provided by the Magnecopter is the key! Traditional helicopter blades are relatively inefficient. By driving variable pitch, magnetically driven, wing sections with magnets and controlling the directional airflow by enclosing the magnetically driven wing assembly with directional vents, the Magnecopter, or Magnetically driven helicopter, can achieve higher altitude, greater velocity and increased lift using the SAME AMOUNT OF WING AREA.
- The Magnecopter overcomes helicopter’s problems of asymmetric lift by enclosing the circular wing assembly with directional vents and blocking forward airflow to the retreating (and at higher speeds, to the advancing) area of the rotating arc! This means that the Magnecopter design prevents supersonic airflow over the wings completely and will exceed the helicopter’s top speed design limitation of ~200 knots! The Magnecopter is theoretically much faster!
- All helicopters are dynamically unstable in all three axes in hover which means that they are prone to crash. One genius component of the Magnecopter invention is its gyroscopic design. The gyroscopic force of Angular Momentum inherent in the Magnecopter promises to deliver the positive dynamic flight stability characteristics which are missing from helicopters.
- The cockpit assembly pivots within the wing assembly somewhat which allows the occupants to remain in a level attitude during most maneuvers. This is how the invention deals with gyroscopic precession. Alternatively, the pilot and occupants can be omitted and the aircraft can be configured as a remote-controlled drone.
- Extended range and speed is possible due to the increased efficiency of the wing. The range of the Magnecopter promises to be greater than that of conventional helicopters and tiltrotors. Rotational speeds of the wing assembly can be precisely controlled. Each wing section has variable pitch.
Magnecopter brings the 'A Game' to improving Aviation! The Magnecopter solves intractable aviation engineering problems:
- Vertical takeoff and landing capabilities mean you can go, literally, ANYWHERE. Access to places otherwise inaccessible due to vertol capability - WITHOUT dangerous blades spinning or any need for an airport.
- The phenomenon of regression in helicopters, which necessitates the tail rotor, is not, or is much less of, an issue because there is no central (drive) shaft. Traditional helicopters tend to rotate opposite the direction of the main rotor (regression). Directional control of the cockpit is achieved via the directional thrust vectoring vents, some of which are configured to offset regression, surrounding the propulsive assembly.
- The Magnecopter should be much easier to fly than a traditional helicopter, tiltrotor or airplane because the gyroscopic design will provide positive dynamic stability. The invention uses directional vents, which surround the wing assembly, to vector thrust and provide directional control and stability. These vents will be controlled by pilot input. It is anticipated that the flight controls will incorporate an AI-powered fly-by-wire capability that is capable of making hundreds of individual control surface adjustments per second to provide stability and directional control.
- The vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the Magnecopter negate the need for airports and runways. The initial Magnecopter design is only 6 meters in diameter! This is less than half the size of any existing helicopter plus the moving parts of the Magnecopter are perfectly safe because they are ENCLOSED. Magnecopter models will be both larger and smaller for different applications.
- The selection of standard, existing engines and electricity generating motors will help reduce the cost of the Magnecopter. While it is anticipated that the Magnecopter will initially use commercial aircraft APU units to generate electricity to drive the wing section, it could also operate using any gasoline, diesel, electric or jet engine/fuel combination that meets the weight requirements. Hybrid drives are anticipated.
Basic model - technical specifications
Base Model - Technical Specifications
Outer dimensions:
Diameter (overall): 6m (meters). This is shorter than the typical full size pickup truck.
Center diameter (shown as spherical section, could be any shape): 4m. Cockpit comparable in size to 7 passenger van.
Overall weight with full fuel: less than 1,000kg
Dimensions for the Avemag™ ‘Wayne Avellanet’s magnetically driven concentric wing assembly’:
Number of airfoils: 25
Airfoil length: .6m
Airfoil type: NACA 23012
Movement of airfoils: Constant speed, Variable pitch. Starting AOA = 5 degrees.
Total wing in motion: 15m (25 sections at .6m each).
Wing speed in motion: .95 mach. Starting at maximum for power calculations and max performance. Can be run at any lower speed.
Power source: Jet APU turbogenerator rated at 1mw. Can be multi-engine for more power.
Power delivery: ~100 electromagnets placed along stationary track which rotate the airfoils .
We recommend you run your own numbers to validate the potential of the design which, for now, is available for licensing wherever legal under U.S. and EU law/sanctions.
Magnecopter cfd simulation results
Magnecopter CFD Simulation Results
A Significant Milestone in Aviation History
Discussion of Magnecopter CFD Simulation Results
March 1, 2025
· Starting with the end in mind: The final result of this Magnecopter CFD simulation is that the smallest version of the Magnecopter, at 6 meters in overall diameter and driving 15m of NACA 23012 airfoil at .95 Mach, produces 3,867 lbf of thrust and might be comparable to the MTOW of a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (which lists a MTOW of 3680 lbs). However, unlike any traditional helicopter, the Magnecopter is not limited in speed due to asymmetric lift.
· Engineering performed by VIAS3D using Convergent Science CFD software.
· This is the first of two CFD simulations performed. Both will be released.
· This simulation uses the exact specifications provided here on the website with the exception that the upper airflow control vents, and, lower directional thrust vectoring control surfaces were both left at a 30 degree angle with restricted clearance both top and bottom rather than being left “wide open” at 90 degrees to the horizontal with sufficient airflow clearance.
o Both the upper and lower vents effectively lessened the result substantially.
(I created the design and I own that decision).
o The vent design shown is the simplest possible version of the concept and was only intended to be a starting point. (The design requires further development of a variety of types, styles and locations of vents positioned for specific purposes at specific locations).
· YOUR FIRM CAN DEVELOP, ENGINEER AND/OR BUILD THIS UNDER LICENSE.
o The Quantitative Proof of Concept provided here is only intended to demonstrate the validity of the concept in a reproducible fashion.
o Endless variations can, and will, be quantitatively tested to address specific needs.
· The design promises Super Maneuverability. Refinement of the airflow control and thrust vectoring control surfaces promise flight maneuvering characteristics FAR beyond any existing aircraft, helicopter or rocket of any type.
· WE WILL PARTNER WITH YOUR FIRM FOR CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
o From tiny drones up to super-heavy lift, we will partner with your firm to understand your needs and design a solution specific to your requirements.
· Highlights are presented here. To see the full report and/or request a consultation please use the contact information below.
Ginormous Low-risk commercial opportunity
A LARGE NEW WORLDWIDE industrial opportunity!
The Magnecopter technology promises to be a large industrial opportunity. Magnecopter's magnetically driven helicopter can be built under license by interested firms.
Worldwide, we expect that companies will evaluate the technology. The size of the commercial market promises opportunities for a large number and wide variety of firms!
The power will be provided using commercial APUs like those currently built by Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney.
There are also development opportunities for electronic manufacturers. The Magnecopter requires large quantities of complex electronics, wiring harnesses, software programming and controls.
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