Volocopter’s VoloConnect Aircraft Completes First Flight by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby The UP.Summit saw urban air mobility (UAM) leader Volocopter announce that its VoloConnect fixed-winged passenger aircraft completed its first flight this past May, making Volocopter the world’s first and only eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) developer to … [Read more...] about VoloConnect First Flight: Volocopter eVTOL Travels Further and Faster
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Joby Aviation Gets Part 135 Carrier Certificate: Company Plans eVTOL Service for 2024
CA-based Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a major player in the development of all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service. Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Joby - Aviation - Receives - Part - 135 - Certification Last week, Joby Aviation received a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA, "allowing Joby to begin on-demand commercial air taxi … [Read more...] about Joby Aviation Gets Part 135 Carrier Certificate: Company Plans eVTOL Service for 2024
Urban-Air Port to Offer Charging Services for Non-Aeronautical Vehicles at Vertiport Sites
As a revenue source, Urban-Air Port will offer charging as a service for non-aeronautical vehicles at vertiport sites. Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Urban - Air - Port - To - Offer - Ground - Vehicle - Charging - Services Urban-Air Port has selected Osprey as a preferred EV charging provider for the AAM Hub Network. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M … [Read more...] about Urban-Air Port to Offer Charging Services for Non-Aeronautical Vehicles at Vertiport Sites
Vertical Flight on Dawn of Drones This Week! eVTOL Insights and Vertical Flight Society
Don't miss a deep discussion of vertical flight on Dawn of Drones this week, May 18 at 11:00 am EST. Dawn hosts two expert guests: Mike Hirschberg of Vertical Flight Society and Jason Pritchard, Editor of eVTOL Insights. Stream below: This week Dawn hosts special guests Jason Pritchard, Editor eVTOL Insights and Mike Hirschberg, Director of The Vertical Flight Society … [Read more...] about Vertical Flight on Dawn of Drones This Week! eVTOL Insights and Vertical Flight Society
Personal eVTOL: AIR ONE Prototype Showcased at Kentucky Derby
AIR Showcases Personal eVTOL Prototype at Kentucky Derby, Announces Partnership with Aeroauto EVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft creator AIR showcased the prototype of its first vehicle, AIR ONE, at its kickoff event at the Kentucky Derby, where attendees were able to sit inside the aircraft for a virtual flight using AIR’s simulation technology. AIR also … [Read more...] about Personal eVTOL: AIR ONE Prototype Showcased at Kentucky Derby