METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALTERING POWER DURING FLIGHT

1 . A system for altering propulsor output when powering an electronic aircraft, the system comprising:

a plurality of energy sources of an electronic aircraft;

a plurality of propulsors of an electronic aircraft, wherein the plurality of propulsors are powered by the plurality of energy sources;

at least a controller in communication with the at least a plurality of energy sources and the at least a plurality of propulsors, wherein the controller is configured to calculate at least a power demand of each propulsor of the plurality of propulsors for at least a future phase of flight; and

at least a sensor in communication with the at least a controller.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic aircraft further comprises a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least an energy source further comprises at least a cell.

4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the at least a cell further comprises:

a chemoelectrical cells;

a battery cell;

a photoelectric cell; and

a fuel cell.

5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least a controller is further configured to:

measure at least an electrical parameter of each energy source of the plurality of energy sources; and

calculate at least a power-production capability of each energy source of the plurality of energy sources as a function of the at least an electrical parameter.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least a controller is further configured to:

identify at least a compromised energy source of the plurality of energy sources, wherein the at least a compromised energy source does not meet at least a threshold; and

adjust at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors for at least a current phase of flight as a function of the at least a power-production capability of each energy source of the plurality of energy sources and the at least a power demand of each propulsor of the plurality of propulsors.

7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least a sensor further comprises an environmental sensor.

8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least a sensor further comprises a geospatial sensor.

9 . A method of altering propulsor output when powering an electronic aircraft by at least a controller, the method comprising:

calculating, as a function of the at least a plurality of energy sources and at least a plurality of propulsors, at least a power demand of each propulsor of the plurality of propulsors for at least a future phase of flight, wherein each propulsor of the plurality of propulsors is powered by at least an energy source of a plurality of energy sources;

measuring at least an electrical parameter of each energy source of the at least a plurality of energy sources;

calculating at least a power-production capability of each energy source of the at least a plurality of energy sources as a function of the at least an electrical parameter;

identifying at least a compromised energy source of the plurality of sources; and

adjusting at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors for at least a current phase of flight as a function of the at least a power-production capability of each energy source of the plurality of energy sources and the at least a power demand of each propulsor of the plurality of propulsors.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the electronic aircraft further comprises a vertical takeoff and landing vehicle.

11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein measuring the at least an electrical parameter further comprises detecting a change in the at least an electrical parameter.

12 . The method of claim 9 , wherein at least an energy source of the plurality of energy sources further comprises at least a cell.

13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the at least a cell further comprises:

a chemoelectrical cell;

a battery cell;

a photoelectric cell; and

a fuel cell.

14 . The method of claim 9 , wherein identifying the at least a compromised energy source is performed as a function of the at least an electrical parameter.

15 . The method of claim 9 , wherein identifying at least a compromised energy source further comprises determining the at least a compromised energy source does not meet the threshold for the at least a power demand.

16 . The method of claim 9 , wherein adjusting at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors further comprises:

determining a minimum power demand needed for the at least a future phase of flight;

calculating an aggregate power-production capability of the plurality of energy sources as a function of the power-production capability of each energy source of the plurality of energy sources; and

determining whether the aggregate power-production capability is sufficient for the minimum power demand.

17 . The method of claim 9 , wherein adjusting at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors further comprises:

determining that the minimum power demand exceeds the aggregate power demand; and

recalculating the at least a future phase of flight, wherein recalculating ensures there is adequate power for the at least a future phase of flight.

18 . The method of claim 8 , wherein adjusting at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors further comprises further comprises reducing the at least a power output to at least an aircraft component.

19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein reducing the at least a power output to at least an aircraft component further comprises identifying at least an aircraft component capable of function at a reduced power level.

20 . The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the at least a power output from the at least a plurality of energy sources to the at least a plurality of propulsors further comprises:

reducing the at least a power output to the at least a compromised energy source; and

increasing the at least a power output to at least an energy source of the plurality of energy sources not including the at least a compromised energy source.