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Cavorite X5 is one of the best looking eVTOLs in development

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Vertical take-off and landing for short runway or urban landing situations.

Within 2 years, the Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL prototype by Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft will be flying and making history. Using intelligent design principles to reduce technical risk, as well as integrating sub-systems already extensively tested, the Cavorite X5 project is on track, says Horizon Aircraft.

Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL features a hybrid-electric powertrain and transformer-like wings. But this gorgeous prototype is not only beautiful, it has also an impressive flying range.

@Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL

With advances in both electric motor and battery technology, available power densities are now unlocking the future for a cleaner aerospace industry. A flying 1:6 scale test prototype with gull-wing doors is currently in development at Horizon Aircraft, while the full-scale prototype design is 40% complete. The company is focused on detailed integration of hybrid electric power system and the supply chain for components.

Powered by an advanced electric motor coupled with a high efficiency gas engine, and designed around system redundancy and safety, the X5 is the future of regional and urban transportation.

With a 500 km range and a patent-pending fan-in-wing design, Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL flyes 350 km/h and has 5 passenger capacity. Lose one lift fan? No problem. Experience a failure with the main drive motor in flight? You have a built-in backup. The range-extender motor will carry you to safety.

@Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL
@Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL
@Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL

The world’s most efficient eVTOL is designed to travel non-stop for 800km+

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    The World’s Most Efficient eVTOL travels further using less energy. This aircraft will allow passengers to be able to bypass traffic congestion, and travel at high speed by air from any location with a landing pad. The unique structural and system design of Vertiia is well suited to both urban and regional passenger … Read more

German eVTOL maker Lilium announces first hub for a high-speed electric air mobility network in America

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    First US Vertiport to be located at Orlando’s Aerotropolis in Lake Nona. Lilium is building the first stretch of Florida’s high-speed electric transportation network with Central Florida. Advanced air mobility: German eVTOL maker Lilium is building the first vertiport for its electric aircraft as a regional commuter hub. The first hub location for … Read more

Self-flying: Quadcopter drone market player laying solid foundation for urban air mobility

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The autonomous passenger aircrafts of the future can contribute to more efficient transport, particularly in urban areas, and the electric models are a great contribution to the green shift. The autonomous Ehang 216 is paving the way for eVTOL air-taxi flights.

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EHang, one of the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platforms, is laying a solid foundation for
future urban air mobility (UAM) operations.

Self-flying EHang 216 Showcases Aerial Sightseeing Trips Over the Sea in East China

EHang 216 announced aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. An EHang 216 took four passengers to the air for aerial sightseeing trips over the sea around the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf in Yantai city, one of the many AAAA national tourist attractions locations throughout China.

This trial flight event was part of EHang’s world flight tour, which is aimed to demonstrate the reliability and versatility of its passenger-grade AAVs through safe autonomous flights in various commercial use cases, including passenger transportation, aerial sightseeing, air logistics, medical emergency response, etc. EHang’s passenger-grade AAVs have completed thousands of trial and demo flights in 21 cities and 6 countries, including China, the U.S., Austria, Netherlands, Qatar and UAE.

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Air taxis are expected to help solve traffic problems in cities by using airspace as a “third dimension”. Newly developed, environmentally-friendly electric drives, high-performance batteries with short charging times, minimal space requirements for take-off and landing areas, fast computers and big data create the necessary conditions for tackling urban air mobility concepts within and between cities. In addition to transporting people or goods, autonomous aircraft offer numerous other applications such as flights to transport urgent emergency goods or high-risk operations from the air in the event of environmental catastrophes. The market potential is very promising: According to a study by Roland Berger, there is a demand for air taxis worth EUR 32 billion over the next decade.

EHang’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Hu Huazhi said, “As the world’s first provider of passenger-grade AAVs, we are honored to prove this game-changing air mobility solution by demonstrating flights to regulators, customers, partners and the general public. The positive supports and feedback have stregthened our determination in our quest to bring this new style of mobility to the people.”

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This eVTOL pioneer is accelerating The Future of Flight

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      What if airplanes required no runways? What if airplanes required no airports? What if airplanes required no fuel? Electric flight is here today. The next exciting, inevitable milestone will be its commercialization. Electric aviation is one of the most exciting innovations in the aerospace sector. The VTOL market is rapidly expanding as … Read more

This two-seater is a game-changing electric aircraft in terms of technological innovations and cost-efficiency

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      The type certification of the Pipistrel Velis Electro is the first step towards the commercial use of electric aircraft, which is needed to make emission-free aviation feasible. It is considerably quieter than other aeroplanes and produces no combustion gases at all. Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 Velis Electro to customers in … Read more