Airborne Motorworks

What Airborne Motorworks does

Airborne Motorworks (AMW) is a privately held U.S. company incorporated in 2018, headquartered in Texas with research and development operations in Washington State and a listed city in Spokane. The company was founded to develop novel propulsion technologies for electrified vehicles and has since pivoted to commercialize a patented Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion (EGP) motor platform across multiple industrial verticals. Its core offerings include the AMW Wind Turbine — claimed to deliver up to 69.7% wind energy conversion versus 20-40% for legacy turbines — designed for land-based microgrid applications in city, town, and rural settings (100kW to 500kW per unit, scalable above 1MW by synchronization), and the AMW Air Handling System for commercial HVAC and mining ventilation applications.

AMW structures itself around two primary business units, Energy (wind turbines) and Industrial (HVAC and mining air blower systems), with a third forward-looking product line, the IRIS Drive propulsion system, targeting aerospace applications including the Phoenix delivery drone, Aero Rise flying platform for first responders, AMW Air Ambulance, and a personal eVTOL vehicle. The technology has been validated through independent engineering consultancy Maya HTT using Siemens Digital Industries Software's Simcenter tools, and the company holds registered patents on the EGP motor and wind turbine plus a trademark on IRIS Drive. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales of turbines and air handling systems supplemented by potential licensing of the EGP platform; the company is in pre-commercial phase with 2024 service trials and early 2025 production manufacturing scheduled for the wind turbine product.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise-directed: it engages directly with utilities, industrial operators, and mining companies through in-person outreach and an investor portal, while building awareness via Siemens Engineer Innovation and Reimagined Energy podcast features and an investor conference held in Houston in November 2024. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, only one $1.5M funding round (January 2019) is disclosed, and there are no named customers or disclosed pricing. Customer segments targeted include Energy Utilities & Microgrids, Industrial HVAC, Mining Operations, and Aviation & Defense, served primarily through direct sales with no third-party distribution channel yet established.

Name

Airborne Motorworks

Legal name

Airborne Motorworks Inc.

Website

https://airbornemotorworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Airborne Motorworks is a pre-revenue U.S. private company developing a patented Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion (EGP) motor platform, commercialized first as high-efficiency (up to 69.7%) microgrid wind turbines and industrial HVAC air handling systems, with a forward roadmap into mining ventilation and electric aerospace propulsion (IRIS Drive) for drones, eVTOLs, and air ambulances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Equipment

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB), Electric & Hybrid-Electric Propulsion (eVTOL/Regional) (IMABADAH), Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)

Keywords

• Wind turbine manufacturing
• Electromagnetic propulsion technology
• Microgrid energy systems
• HVAC air handling
• EVTOL flight vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Wind Turbine Sales: Sale of AMW wind turbines for microgrid applications targeting land-based installations in city, town, and rural applications. Production manufacturing scheduled to begin early 2025.
2. HVAC Air Handler Systems: Sale of air handling blower systems utilizing EGP technology for commercial HVAC applications and mining operations. Designed for both OEM original installation and retrofit markets.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of patented EGP technology for various applications including propulsion for electrified vehicles, flight platforms, and industrial applications.
4. Aerospace Products: Future revenue from delivery drones (Phoenix), eVTOL vehicles, air ambulances, and specialized flight platforms utilizing IRIS Drive technology.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airborne Motorworks designs and develops electromagnetic technology products centered on its patented EGP (Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion) motor. Its core offerings include the AMW Wind Turbine for microgrid power generation and industrial air handling systems utilizing EGP motors for commercial HVAC and mining applications, with future aerospace products (IRIS Drive propulsion, delivery drones, air ambulances, eVTOL vehicles) in development.

Product overview

Airborne Motorworks offers a portfolio of products centered on its patented EGP (Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion) technology. The core product line includes the AMW Wind Turbine for microgrid energy generation, the AMW Air Handling System and Air Blower System for industrial HVAC applications, and the IRIS Drive propulsion system powering aviation products including the Phoenix Delivery Drone, Aero Rise Flying Platform, Air Ambulance, and eVTOL vehicle. An Electrical Power Generation System using flywheel technology is also under development. The company is structured into two primary business units: Energy (wind turbines) and Industrial (HVAC/air handling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMW Wind Turbine A patented wind turbine design optimized for microgrid applications, utilizing electromagnetic technology to achieve up to 69.7% wind energy conversion rate. Features a simple design with minimal moving parts, low noise, and compact low-profile construction suitable for urban and suburban installation in the 100kW to 500kW range per unit, scalable above 1MW by synchronizing multiple units.
• AMW Air Handling System An air handler drive system utilizing the patented EGP motor for commercial HVAC applications, designed for both OEM original installation and retrofit into existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, and industrial sites. Provides high torque leverage, compact size, and low heat emissions for efficiency and sustainability compliance.
• AMW Air Blower System for Mining A lightweight, flexible air blower system developed in collaboration with a minerals mining industry innovator, designed for deep level mining ventilation. Key components are positioned above ground to mitigate noise and heat at work levels, while the bi-directional system removes stale air and dust and replaces it with fresh air. Designed for both original installation and retrofit into existing mining ventilation systems.
• AMW Electrical Power Generation System A flywheel-based electrical power generation system leveraging EGP motor torque to drive a generator, designed for highly efficient and reliable electricity production for industrial applications.
• EGP (Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion) Motor A patented motor technology providing high torque leverage, compact size, and low heat emissions. The EGP motor serves as the foundational platform technology sold or licensed across air handling systems, industrial drives, and other applications, with technology validated by independent third-party engineering consultants.
• IRIS Drive Propulsion System A trademarked (IRIS Drive TM) gyroscopically stabilized propulsion system incorporating patented EGP technology, designed to be powerful, quiet, and lightweight while producing Net Zero Emissions. Scalable to various flight platforms including delivery drones, air ambulances, and eVTOL vehicles.
• Phoenix Delivery Drone A delivery drone utilizing the IRIS Drive propulsion system with vectored thrust principles, designed for food and retail delivery industries, with scalability for heavier payload capacity including medical supplies, blood products, and organs.
• Aero Rise Flying Platform A high lift capacity, fully stabilized flying platform designed for first responders and search and rescue personnel, capable of manual or autonomous operation for emergency scene support including high-rise building rescue, firefighting support, and remote rescue missions.
• AMW Air Ambulance An autonomous air ambulance designed using IRIS Drive technology to navigate highly congested areas where other rescue vehicles cannot gain access, deployable from fixed locations, trucks, or helicopters.
• AMW eVTOL Flying Vehicle A personal transportation flying vehicle featuring quiet electromagnetic operation, gyroscopic stabilization, self-flying capability, and economic operation designed for urban commutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wind energy conversion rate of up to 69.7%, nearly doubling the 20% to 40% conversion of legacy wind turbines
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sidney ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Strategic collaboration for the mining industry involving development of air handling blower systems for deep level mining operations. AMW is working with this industry leading innovator in minerals mining to develop lightweight, flexible air blower systems where key components remain above ground to mitigate noise and heat at work levels.
• Maya HTTcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent engineering consultancy chosen to undertake simulations and analyses of AMW wind turbine designs utilizing tools from Siemens Digital Industries Software. Validated AMW wind turbine as 'clearly a novel design capable of extremely high performance, versatility and broad utilization when compared with legacy design equipment.'
• Siemens Digital Industries SoftwaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvider of simulation tools (Simcenter) used by Maya HTT for engineering validation of AMW wind turbine designs. Featured AMW technology on Engineer Innovation podcast and magazine.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bergey Windpower: U.S.-based manufacturer of small-scale wind turbines for residential, commercial, remote, and microgrid applications since 1977. Most directly comparable to AMW's microgrid wind turbine in terms of customer segment, scale, and distributed generation use case.
• Howden: Global manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and air handling solutions including for mining ventilation and HVAC. Directly comparable to AMW's air handling blower system and mining air blower products in terms of customer base, use case, and equipment category.

Broad incumbents

• Vestas Wind Systems: World's largest wind turbine OEM producing utility-scale onshore and offshore turbines. Competes with AMW in the wind energy space but operates at vastly larger scale and focuses on utility-scale rather than microgrid installations.
• GE Renewable Energy: Major wind turbine OEM and renewable energy solutions provider serving utility-scale wind markets. Competes with AMW in wind energy generation but at a fundamentally different scale and customer base.
• Siemens Gamesa (Siemens Energy): Major wind turbine OEM whose parent Siemens Digital Industries Software is the provider of Simcenter tools used by Maya HTT to validate AMW's wind turbine. Broad incumbent in the same wind energy space and a known technology ecosystem partner.
• WEG Industries: Global manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and generators for industrial applications, which has expanded into small wind through its acquisition of Northern Power Systems. Comparable to AMW's EGP motor and industrial product line at the motor and drivetrain level.

Emerging players

• Wisk Aero: Boeing-backed eVTOL developer focused on autonomous electric flight for urban air mobility. Comparable to AMW's eVTOL and Air Ambulance products in the emerging electric urban air mobility market.
• Lilium: eVTOL aircraft developer using electric ducted fan propulsion for regional air mobility. Comparable to AMW's eVTOL and IRIS Drive products in the electric flight space, though with a different propulsion architecture.
• Archer Aviation: Pre-revenue eVTOL aircraft developer focused on urban air mobility with electric vertical takeoff aircraft. Comparable to AMW's eVTOL and IRIS Drive products in targeting electric urban air transportation.
• Joby Aviation: Pre-revenue eVTOL aircraft developer pursuing urban air mobility with electric vertical takeoff aircraft. Comparable to AMW's IRIS Drive propulsion system and eVTOL vehicle product in targeting the emerging electric flight market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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