Volocopter’s eVTOL air taxi successfully completed a public test flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole in Paris. This test included maneuvers to and from the vertiport, ground handling, communication with air traffic control, and battery charging.
The 30-foot aircraft comes equipped with 18 rotors, each equipped with its own electric motor, enabling the air taxi to hit a maximum air speed of 68 mph. When its Li-ion battery packs are fully charged, it can travel up to 22-miles. Early prototypes will require a pilot, while an autonomous flight mode should be available in future models.
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Everyone at Volocopter is incredibly proud of how far the company has come and what it means to fly today at Saint-Cyr-l’École. City launches take time to establish a foothold on the ground, and through open communication and dedication, Volocopter has become an embodiment of trust, from our partners, Europe’s leading aviation authorities, and Paris which has become one of the most advanced IAM networks in the world,” said Dirk Hoke, CEO of Volocopter.
