Rim Driven Rotor
Reinventing electric thrust Safer, quieter, and more scalable propulsion architecture.
RimThrust is pioneering a breakthrough in rim driven propulsion and electric UAV propulsion systems. Our conceptual architecture simplifies thrust generation, enhances safety, and opens new possibilities
for future VTOL and unmanned aircraft design.
We explore how clean electric thrust can evolve beyond traditional motors and enable smarter, more efficient flight.
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
A New Vision for Electric Propulsion
As UAVs and VTOL platforms grow in size and complexity, traditional electric motors face limitations in efficiency, noise, and scalability. RimThrust introduces a conceptual enclosed rim propulsion system that restructures how thrust is generated and distributed.
Our approach moves away from the central shaft motor design used in most drones today.
Instead, it explores a rim integrated propulsion concept that enhances safety, reduces acoustic footprint, and supports unified vertical lift and forward flight in a single electric propulsion module.
This new architecture is designed to support future requirements in advanced aerial mobility, electric VTOL propulsion, and long-range UAV operations.
Concept development of advanced rim driven propulsion architectures
Aerodynamic and aerodynamic flow modeling for enclosed rotors
System level analysis for VTOL and hybrid UAV platforms
Concept validation, risk studies, and simulation pathways
APPLICATIONS
Applications Across Multiple Industries
RimThrust explores enclosed electric propulsion for advanced drones, offering safer and quieter thrust for surveillance UAVs, tactical drones, long endurance platforms, and autonomous delivery aircraft. The rim driven architecture can support new UAV sizes and mission types requiring electric propulsion.
Aerospace UAV Industry
Future air taxis and VTOL passenger vehicles require propulsion systems that minimize noise and maximize safety. Rim driven propulsion offers a conceptual path to a unified lift and cruise propulsion system that may support future urban flight infrastructure and sustainability needs.
Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
Enclosed, low noise, reduced maintenance propulsion architectures are beneficial for reconnaissance, border monitoring, and unmanned military platforms. RimThrust’s conceptual system aligns with the growing demand for more reliable electric propulsion in defense-grade UAV systems.
Defense and Security Systems
Our Team
RimThrust is led by engineers and innovators with experience in aviation technologies, propulsion systems, and advanced electric architectures. Our background spans unmanned aerial systems, aircraft support equipment, and future flight concepts.
CEO
Lead Engineer
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Rimthrust Ltd is a UK Registered Company
For investment inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or private briefings on rim driven propulsion, please contact us.
All technical details are shared exclusively under NDA.
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Rimthrust Ltd,
5 Northcote Hill, Aberdeen, AB15 7TW, United Kingdom
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+44 1224 404540
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+44 7547 291111
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