Does Volocopter have a pilot?
Does Volocopter have a pilot?
The Volocopter 2X is a German two-seat, optionally-piloted, multirotor electric helicopter. The personal air vehicle was designed and produced by Volocopter GmbH of Bruchsal, and first introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen airshow in 2017. The aircraft is sold complete and ready-to-fly.
Is Volocopter unmanned?
The VoloCity has already received permits to fly in manned or unmanned configurations for pioneering test flights in Germany, Dubai, Helsinki, and Singapore.
How far can a Volocopter fly?
The vehicle weighs 640 lb (290 kg) and can carry a two passenger payload of 350 lb (160 kg). It has demonstrated an endurance of 27 minutes of flight, for a range of 17 miles (27 km). It has a cruise speed of 55 kt (100 k/hr).
How does the Volocopter work?
Its aircraft can take off and land vertically, flown either automatically or by a pilot, with a beta design that can fly two people and their luggage for distances approaching 30 kilometres.
Where is Volocopter based?
Bruchsal , Germany
Volocopter
| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bruchsal , Germany |
| Key people | CEO: Florian Reuter, Chairman: Stefan Klocke |
| Products | Electric VTOL aircraft |
| Website | www.volocopter.com |
How many propellers does a Volocopter have?
The volocopter has 18 small rotors mounted in a configuration that provides lift without causing the vehicle to spin. It navigates by changing the speed of individual rotors.
Is Volocopter public?
The Bruchsal-based air taxi company is not going public after all. This also has consequences for investors. Volocopter has cancelled its initial public offering, as Finance Forward reported.
Is Volocopter a public company?
How many employees does Volocopter have?
Volocopter is constantly growing. We currently employ more than 400 people in our offices in Bruchsal, Munich, and Singapore – with more to come!
Is a helicopter electric?
The Sikorsky Firefly is an all-electric helicopter built for research purposes by Sikorsky Aircraft. It has been called the world’s “first all-electric helicopter”. The Firefly is a modified Sikorsky S-300C helicopter with its engine replaced by an electric motor and two lithium-ion battery packs.
