Case Study: Lilium accelerates eVTOL testing and certification with National Instruments and EN4

NI and EN4 Revolutionize Lilium's eVTOL Test

Lilium aimed to develop a cutting-edge Electrical Power System Laboratory (EPSL) for their eVTOL aircraft to meet strict aviation safety standards. They faced significant challenges, including managing high battery voltages, passing rigorous certification tests, and integrating all testing into a single system quickly to meet market deadlines.

National Instruments (NI) and their partner EN4 provided the solution by integrating NI's PXI hardware, LabVIEW software, and DIAdem for data management. This resulted in a modular, extendable testing environment that enabled comprehensive validation, accelerated development, and ensured regulatory compliance. The NI solution enhanced the safety and reliability of Lilium's eVTOL jets, directly facilitating their path to certification and market readiness.

Lilium

Ed Culpin

Engineering Manager