Ducted propulsor
The surrounding duct protects the propeller and provides a defined mechanical mounting envelope.
Vortex propulsion
Protected electric drive for practical USVs
The Vortex family scales from compact 6S platforms to 10S higher-power builds. Standard ESC and RC PWM compatibility keeps control integration direct and serviceable.
Three power classes
Vortex propulsion range
Select a thruster around platform size, operating voltage and mission load. Final sizing should follow measured thrust, vessel resistance and endurance requirements.
PRODUCT FAMILY
Compact and higher-power architectures
Vortex 400 and Vortex 1100 use an outrunner motor architecture. Vortex 2000 uses an inrunner architecture for the higher power class.
| Model | Power | Battery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex 400 | 400 W | 6S | Production-development priority |
| Vortex 1100 | 1.1 kW | 10S | Prototype complete |
| Vortex 2000 | 2.0 kW | 10S | Prototype complete |
Design priorities
Made for integration and service
Vortex development focuses on protected propulsion, repeatable mounting and direct compatibility with common electric USV control hardware.
ESC control
Sensorless brushless motor control supports standard forward and reverse ESC integration.
RC PWM command
Nautix and other compatible flight controllers can provide standard propulsion commands.
Modular installation
Documented mechanical, power and signal interfaces support replacement and platform reuse.
Control path
A simple electric propulsion interface
The control path stays familiar to ArduPilot and RC integrators. Nautix provides the command, the ESC handles motor drive, and the Vortex thruster produces bidirectional propulsion.
01
Autopilot commandNautix or another compatible controller outputs standard RC PWM.
02
Forward and reverse ESCThe sensorless brushless ESC converts the command into three-phase motor drive.
03
Vortex thrusterThe selected power class supplies protected bidirectional thrust.
04
Skid-steer optionA dual-thruster vessel can combine thrust and differential steering commands.
Product development
From working prototypes to repeatable production
Roboteering is prioritizing Vortex 400 production development, followed by Vortex 1100. Higher-power models remain available for engineering discussion as testing and production planning continue.
Bench testing
Measure electrical load, thermal behavior, speed and control response under defined conditions.
Thrust testing
Develop measured bollard-thrust curves and operating envelopes for each production configuration.
Manufacturing control
Move housings and critical parts toward repeatable tooling, machining and quality checks.
Define the right propulsion starting point
Send your vessel mass, target speed, duty cycle, battery voltage and operating environment for an initial Vortex discussion.