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getEnergyBudget

Compute battery energy budget for a planned eVTOL flight including reserves.

ProblemWhat it solves

The problem this tool solves

eVTOL energy budgets replace fuel calculations and need new heuristics.

Example interaction

Pilot asks

Energy budget for a Joby S4 mission KPAO → KSAN with 1 alternate?

Copilot responds

Cruise 38 kWh, hover 4 kWh, alternate 8 kWh, reserve 6 kWh = 56 kWh required. Battery capacity 84 kWh — feasible.

RegulationCited reference

Related FAR

SFAR 194

Try getEnergyBudget in the Copilot

The Copilot reaches for this tool whenever the conversation calls for it.