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"Broad Design Options to Solve eVTOL SWaP Challenges and Accelerate Urban Air Mobility"

As megacities grow and traffic intensifies, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft offer a viable urban air mobility solution. TE Connectivity leverages expertise in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors to provide innovative components that meet strict size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements - helping engineers design lighter, more efficient, and higher-performing eVTOL systems that enable the future of flight.

The rapid growth of megacities—urban regions with populations exceeding 10 million—is placing unprecedented strain on ground transportation infrastructure. Traditional methods of traffic mitigation, such as autonomous vehicles, congestion pricing, and toll systems, are increasingly insufficient in alleviating urban congestion. As cities worldwide seek innovative mobility solutions, the emergence of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft presents a transformative opportunity for urban air mobility (UAM).

eVTOL programs are pioneering the next generation of flight through revolutionary advances in electric propulsion systems, power management, cockpit electronics, and communication technologies. These aircraft promise quieter, cleaner, and more efficient urban transportation, but they also pose new engineering challenges—particularly in optimizing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).

The successful deployment of eVTOL aircraft hinges on developing lightweight and power-efficient components that can maintain high performance while operating under the strict space and weight limitations of aerial vehicles. Designers must “follow the wire” from power distribution units to passenger interfaces, rethinking every aspect of electrical and electronic architecture to meet these demanding requirements.

With extensive experience across the automotive, aerospace, and energy industries, TE Connectivity is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of eVTOL developers. As a leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, TE collaborates with regulatory and standards organizations such as the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and ARINC to align its technologies with the future of mobility.

TE provides a broad portfolio of interconnects, relays, power distribution modules, antennas, sensors, and other critical components tailored for high-performance, space-constrained environments. These solutions support key subsystems in eVTOL designs, from energy-efficient propulsion and flight control systems to advanced tele-networking and in-flight connectivity.

By delivering components engineered for reliability, miniaturization, and thermal management, TE enables eVTOL manufacturers to address SWaP constraints without compromising performance or safety. Additionally, TE’s expertise helps optimize cable routing, electromagnetic compatibility, and signal integrity in increasingly dense aircraft architectures.

Urban air mobility is poised to reshape how people and goods move within and around metropolitan areas. As the industry moves from prototype to commercial deployment, choosing the right technology partners is critical. TE Connectivity is committed to helping innovators bring eVTOL aircraft to life - lighter, faster, and more connected - making the skies above our cities a new frontier for sustainable transportation.

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