EP 46 — Jetoptera’s Andrei Evulet on Ejector Propulsion and Aerospace Innovation

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Andrei Evulet, Co-founder, CEO and CTO, Jetoptera. Andrei shares how their unique ejector-based propulsion system is addressing key aviation challenges, from noise reduction to speed optimization, which have potential for both commercial and government customers. 

With applications ranging from unmanned drones to high-speed air taxis, Jetoptera is reshaping both military and commercial aerospace. Learn about partnerships with the DoD, innovative engineering solutions, and the future of scalable, high-speed VTOL technology in this insightful conversation.

Topics discussed:

• How ejector technology achieves low noise and high thrust without moving external parts.
• The benefits of runway independence and scalability for military and commercial applications.
• Collaborations with the DoD, including the High-Speed VTOL Challenge.
• Why traditional electric VTOL systems fall short for high-performance applications.
• The importance of modular airframes for versatility and streamlined performance.
• Plans to scale from unmanned drones to manned airframes, including air taxis.
• The critical role of additive manufacturing in prototyping and production.
• Addressing challenges in capital, manufacturing, and partnerships for aerospace innovation.
• How Jetoptera’s technology competes with helicopters in speed, noise, and accessibility.

Guest Quote: 

“Having something that can fly at 400 knots and do vertical takeoff and landing is something that, frankly, doesn't exist right now, or if it exists, it’s the F35 or Harrier type of aircraft. But this would be something smaller and think about the possibilities and the payback for that. It's just tremendous. I mean, think about the golden hour. Think about how you can scale up and you can save lives because you move three times faster than a helicopter.” 

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