Today’s Patent – Apparatuses and methods for preconditioning a power source of an electric aircraft

The said invention (US11981445B2) was invented by Sarah OverfieldSean DonovanSam Wagner, patented by USPTO on 13-01-2022. Currently, it stands assigned to Beta Air LLC.

Electric aircraft require extensive flight preparation to ensure safe and efficient operations. These preparations involve managing the power source, which is critical to the aircraft’s performance. Traditionally, preconditioning of the power source involves manual or generalized adjustments without factoring in dynamic variables like specific flight plans or real-time power source conditions. This lack of precision can result in suboptimal power usage and performance inefficiencies during flight.

The invention introduces an apparatus and method for preconditioning the power source of an electric aircraft using advanced computational modeling. It leverages a computing device to receive flight plans, predict power usage models, and identify divergent elements between the power source’s current and optimal operating conditions. The system then initiates modifications to align the power source with optimal performance conditions, ensuring enhanced efficiency and safety. By incorporating dynamic adjustments based on real-time data and predictive analysis, this invention sets a new benchmark for precision and operational reliability in electric aircraft.