eVTOL Distributed Propulsion Course
About our
Distributed Propulsion in EVTOL Course
Explore innovations in distributed electric propulsion systems applied to eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicles. The course delves into the design, optimization, and management of these systems, including the use of electric motors, high-performance batteries, and control systems. Topics covered include energy efficiency, noise reduction, and safety, which are essential for the viability of urban air mobility. The course also analyzes the impact of distributed propulsion on stability and flight control, as well as its implications for certification and aeronautical regulations.
The program includes the study of aerodynamic concepts relevant to eVTOL design, propulsion system modeling and simulation, and fault and redundancy analysis. Practical knowledge is provided on the integration of electrical components and thermal management, crucial for system reliability. Participants become familiar with simulation tools and data analysis. This course prepares engineers and professionals to lead the development of the next generation of electric aerial vehicles.
eVTOL Distributed Propulsion Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
380 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Comprehensive Domain of Distributed eVTOL Propulsion: Design, Analysis and Optimization
- Understand the fundamentals of distributed propulsion in eVTOL systems.
- Master eVTOL aircraft design concepts, including rotor configuration and engine selection.
- Learn to perform performance, stability, and control analyses of eVTOL systems.
- Apply optimization techniques to improve the efficiency, range, and flight endurance of eVTOLs.
- Study the specific aerodynamic aspects of eVTOLs, such as rotor-rotor interaction and wake flow.
- Become familiar with advanced flight control technologies and energy management systems used in eVTOLs.
- Analyze the different types of distributed propulsion systems and their advantages and disadvantages.
- Understand the challenges of eVTOL certification and regulation.
- Develop skills in the use of simulation and modeling software for the design and analysis of eVTOLs.
Explore current and future trends in the field of urban air mobility and the role of eVTOLs.
2. In-depth Rotor Analysis: Modeling and Performance in eVTOL
- Master the analysis of rotor dynamics, including the understanding and modeling of critical phenomena such as flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and their impact on structural fatigue.
- Acquire the ability to dimension and optimize the design of rotor components using composite materials, with an emphasis on the application of finite element (FE) analysis to evaluate the structural integrity of laminates, joints, and bonded joints.
- Learn to apply advanced methodologies for structural integrity management, including the implementation of damage tolerance strategies and the use of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for component health assessment.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Modeling and Optimization of Rotor Performance for eVTOL
- You will master the comprehensive analysis of aeroelasticity in rotors, including flap-lag-torsion couplings, crucial for stability and flight control. You will also study the whirl flutter phenomenon, critical for safety, and techniques for mitigating structural fatigue.
- You will acquire the necessary skills for the design and dimensioning of structures in composites, key materials in the eVTOL industry due to their lightness and strength.
You will learn to use finite element (FE) analysis methods to evaluate the behavior of laminates, joints, and bonded joints, ensuring structural integrity.
You will be trained in the application of damage tolerance techniques, which allow you to predict and manage damage propagation, and in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography, essential for ensuring the safety and durability of eVTOL rotors.
5. Advanced Modeling and Rotor Performance: Key to eVTOL Propulsion
- In-depth analysis of rotor dynamics, including the study of complex flap-lag-torsion couplings, as well as critical phenomena such as whirl flutter, vital for aircraft stability and safety. The analysis of material fatigue will also be addressed.
- Master the dimensioning process for laminated structures built with composite materials, including the design of joints and bonded joints, using finite element (FE) analysis techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Apply damage tolerance methodologies to evaluate the structure’s capacity to withstand damage and failure. Learn and apply Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography, for early defect detection and quality assurance.
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6. eVTOL Rotor Modeling: In-depth Performance Analysis and Optimization
6. eVTOL Rotor Modeling: In-Depth Performance Analysis and Optimization
Who this program is for:
eVTOL Distributed Propulsion Course
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or related fields.
- Experts from eVTOL/rotorcraft manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies, consulting firms, and technology research centers.
- Flight test professionals, aeronautical certification, avionics, control systems, and flight dynamics interested in expanding their knowledge.
- Representatives of regulatory bodies and aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development of Urban Air Mobility (UAM/eVTOL), seeking to acquire skills in regulatory compliance.
Suggested prerequisites: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and aeronautical structures. Proficiency in English and/or Spanish at level B2+ or C1. Bridging tracks are offered to address any deficiencies.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
2.1 Design and Analysis of eVTOL Distributed Propulsion: Introduction.
2.2 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics.
2.3 Rotor Modeling and Simulation: Methods and Tools.
2.4 Analysis of Propulsion Components: Motors, Propellers, Controllers.
2.5 Propulsion System Integration: Design and Optimization.
2.6 Stability and Control in Distributed Propulsion Systems.
2.7 Materials and Manufacturing of Propulsion Components.
2.8 Propulsion System Testing and Validation.
2.9 Safety Considerations and Certification.
2.10 eVTOL Case Studies and Design Examples.
3.1 Introduction to Rotor Analysis in eVTOL.
3.2 Blade Element Theory (BEM) and its Application. 3.3 Viscous Flow Modeling and Edge Effects
3.4 Aerodynamic Analysis of Rotors: CFD Methods
3.5 Structural and Dynamic Modeling of Rotors
3.6 Rotor-Rotor and Rotor-Fuselage Interaction Effects
3.7 Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
3.8 Rotor Design Optimization
3.9 Noise and Vibration Analysis
3.10 Practical Applications and Case Studies
4.1 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics
4.2 Flow Modeling and Simulation in Rotors
4.3 Rotor Performance Analysis
4.4 Rotor Design: Airfoil Selection
4.5 Rotor Geometry Optimization
4.6 Scale and Performance Effects 4.7 Rotor Integration in eVTOL Design
4.8 Stability and Control Analysis
4.9 Manufacturing and Cost Considerations
4.10 Applications and Case Studies
5.1 Introduction to Advanced Rotor Modeling
5.2 Modeling Methods: BEM, CFD, and Others
5.3 Three-Dimensional Flow Modeling and Viscous Effects
5.4 Performance Analysis: Thrust, Torque, and Power
5.5 Rotor Geometry Design and Optimization
5.6 Dynamic and Structural Effects on Rotors
5.7 Rotor-Rotor and Rotor-Fuselage Interaction
5.8 Noise and Vibration Analysis
5.9 Energy Efficiency Evaluation
5.10 Applications in eVTOL Design: Case Studies 6.1 Introduction to eVTOL Rotor Modeling
6.2 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics
6.3 Performance Modeling: Thrust and Power
6.4 Rotor Airflow Analysis
6.5 Design Optimization: Geometry and Airfoils
6.6 Simulation and Analysis Tools
6.7 Energy Efficiency Evaluation
6.8 Noise and Vibration Considerations
6.9 Control System Design
6.10 Case Studies and Practical Applications
7.1 Introduction to Rotor Modeling
7.2 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics
7.3 Performance Modeling: Thrust and Power
7.4 Airflow Analysis
7.5 Design Optimization: Geometry and Airfoils
7.6 Simulation and Analysis Tools
7.7 Performance and Efficiency Evaluation
7.8 Noise and Vibration Analysis
7.9 Control and Stability Considerations
7.10 Practical Applications and Case Studies
8.1 Introduction to eVTOL Rotor Design
8.2 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics
8.3 Rotor Modeling and Simulation
8.4 Rotor Performance Analysis
8.5 Rotor Design Optimization
8.6 Material Selection and Manufacturing
8.7 Integration with the Overall eVTOL Design
8.8 Stability and Control Analysis
8.9 Cost and Certification Considerations
8.10 Case Studies and Practical Applications
2.2 Introduction to eVTOL Rotor Design: Fundamental Concepts
2.2 Rotor Aerodynamics: Fundamentals and Applications in eVTOL
2.3 Structural Analysis of Rotors: Design and Materials
2.4 Airfoil Design and Optimization for eVTOL Rotors
2.5 Computational Modeling of Rotors: CFD and BEM
2.6 Design and Selection of Engines for eVTOL Propulsion Systems
2.7 Rotor Control and Stability in eVTOL
2.8 Rotor Performance Analysis: Power, Thrust, and Efficiency
2.9 Rotor Integration into the Overall eVTOL Design
2.20 Case Studies: Rotor Design Analysis in eVTOL
3.3. Introduction to Electric Propulsion and Multiple Rotors in eVTOL and UAM
3.2. Understanding Emerging Certification Requirements (SC-VTOL, Special Conditions)
3.3. Energy Analysis and Thermal Management in E-Propulsion Systems (Batteries and Inverters)
3.4. Design for Maintainability and Modular Swap Systems
3.5. LCA/LCC Assessment in Rotorcraft and eVTOL (Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Cost)
3.6. Operations and Vertiports: Integration in Urban Airspace
3.7. Data and Digital Threads: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
3.8. Technology Risk Assessment and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
3.9. Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Time to Market
3.30. Case Study: Go/No-Go Decision Analysis Using a Risk Matrix
4.4 Key Concepts in eVTOL Rotor Design
4.2 Critical Factors in eVTOL Rotor Performance
4.3 Aerodynamic Modeling for Rotor Optimization
4.4 Structural Analysis and Design of eVTOL Rotors
4.5 Rotor Design Optimization for Energy Efficiency
4.6 Performance Optimization Methodologies
4.7 Rotor Performance Simulation and Validation
4.8 Manufacturing and Cost Considerations in Design
4.9 Rotor Integration with the Propulsion System
4.40 Case Studies: Rotor Optimization in eVTOL
5.5 eVTOL Rotor Design: Key Aspects and Challenges
5.5 Advanced Rotor Aerodynamics: Modeling and Simulation
5.3 Structural and Vibrational Analysis of eVTOL Rotors
5.4 Composite Materials and Rotor Manufacturing
5.5 Control and Stability Systems for eVTOL Rotors
5.6 Rotor Performance Optimization: Strategies and Techniques
5.7 Rotor Integration into eVTOL Design
5.8 Rotor Testing and Validation: Wind Tunnel and Flight
5.9 Future Trends in eVTOL Rotor Technology
5.50 Case Studies: Analysis of Successful Rotor Designs
6.6 eVTOL Fundamentals: Architecture, Propulsion, Rotor Configuration
6.2 Rotor Aerodynamics Principles: Theory, Design, Analysis
6.3 Numerical Rotor Modeling: CFD, BEM, Finite Element Analysis
6.4 Blade Design and Optimization: Airfoils, Materials, Efficiency
6.5 Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, Efficiency, Stability
6.6 Flow Modeling: Rotor-Rotor Interaction, Ground Effects, Vortices
6.7 Propulsion System Integration: Motors, Controls, Energy Management
6.8 Structural and Vibration Analysis: Design, Fatigue, Durability
6.9 Certification and Regulations: Compliance, Standards, Testing
6.60 Case Study: Analysis and Optimization of an eVTOL Rotor Design
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).