A Breakthrough in Flight: Could Propeller-Free Technology Transform Urban Air Mobility?

Mohsen Bahmani, a Germany-based inventor and engineer, is emerging as a notable figure in the field of advanced mobility systems. Known for his early innovations in alternative transportation concepts, Bahmani developed and commercialized his first invention at just 18 years old, gaining international recognition. His portfolio includes concepts such as the Propeller-Free Propulsion System, Floating Shoes, and Flying Vehicles, all of which have attracted growing international media attention. His work has even been referenced beyond technical domains, including by Alain de Botton in discussions of innovation and modern work. A graduate of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Germany’s leading engineering institutions, Bahmani focuses on applied research in advanced propulsion technologies. His propulsion system has also been granted a European patent, marking an important milestone toward technical validation and future development. Through multiple international awards and recognitions, his work consistently emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and efficiency, aiming to contribute to the future of mobility across industries.

In the rapidly evolving world of urban air mobility, innovation is no longer optional—it is essential. As cities search for quieter, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation solutions, one inventor may have found a way to fundamentally rethink how flight works.

Modern drones and aerial vehicles rely heavily on either rotating propellers or jet engines. While these systems have proven effective, they come with significant limitations, including high noise levels, structural constraints, and energy inefficiencies.

Bahmani’s system offers a radically different solution. Instead of external propulsion mechanisms, the design uses a closed-loop internal track in which multiple small reaction units move continuously. These units operate in a repeating cycle of acceleration, energy transfer, deceleration, and return, generating continuous thrust without the need for external propellers.

One of the most innovative aspects of the system is its energy supply mechanism. Using high-frequency alternating current, the system creates a magnetic field that enables wireless energy transfer via electromagnetic induction, with efficiency reported up to 90%.

By eliminating large rotating blades, the system significantly reduces noise levels. The design also enables slimmer, vertically oriented aircraft, making it suitable for dense urban environments.

Potential applications extend beyond drones to aviation, automotive, maritime, rail, defense, and space industries, positioning this technology as a multi-industry innovation platform.

As global demand for sustainable and efficient mobility grows, alternative propulsion technologies like this may redefine the future of transportation—ushering in an era where flight is no longer defined by spinning blades, but by intelligent internal motion.

It must not be misunderstood that Bahmani’s propulsion system is not a reactionless drive, since it uses reaction engines, running within the looped track’s path, and expels gases outside its own frame of reference, thereby remaining consistent with Newton’s third law. For further information and the latest novel inventions, please visit: https://www.mohsenbahmani.com/

Videos of the inventions, selected media interviews, and additional contact links can be found below:

Baden TV ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZHkVlh5O0Y&t=106s

• El Universo ; https://www.eluniverso.com/estados-unidos/estilo-de-vida/que-es-el-sistema-de-propulsion-a-reaccion-nota/

• RTL TV ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6mEfcSqzI

• E-Plan Aerospace ; https://www.eplaneai.com/news/iranian-inventor-develops-propeller-free-propulsion-system-for-flying-taxis

• Wochenblatt ; https://www.wochenblatt-news.de/ueberregional/bahmani-revolutioniert-die-antriebstechnologie/

       AVA AERO ; https://www.avaet.com/post/drone-propulsion-systems-innovations-new-technologies-and-leading-manufacturers

       Alain de Botton ; https://www.alaindebotton.com/work/extract/

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(„Floating Shoes / Water Skying / Walking on Water , Year 2006 “)