Joby Aviation’s electric vertical takeoff and landing prototype aims to be the future of ridesharing, as the company plans to launch commercial operations in the United States in 2024, before scaling its service globally. To date, the team has performed over 1,000 test flights in the past 10 years, while also being the first company to agree to a certification basis for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). Read more for two videos and additional information.
The company wants to revolutionize how people are transported by unlocking the possibility to leapfrog sustainably over the traffic gridlock below in its piloted, four-passenger, emissions free aircraft, which can travel up to 150 miles on a full charge at speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
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In Joby we see a remarkable founder-led team that has quietly delivered the most advanced technology we’ve seen in this sector. With valuable strategic partnerships including Toyota and Uber, a compelling business model and an unparalleled track-record of executing against its targets, we believe Joby is well-positioned to create a transformative new human-centered mobility network. Through our venture capital at scale approach, we are committed to Joby’s long-term success as it continues on its journey to revolutionize commutes and drive decades of innovation in human movement,” said Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn Co-Founder and Co-Lead Director of Reinvent Technology Partners.
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