Volocopter’s flying air taxi, the VoloCity, has taken its first urban flight as the manufacturer moves closer to commercialisation. The craft is big enough to transport two people and hand luggage up to 22 miles, at about 63 mph, powered by nine rechargeable batteries and 18 motors. The batteries can be swapped in about five minutes, cutting any recharging time. Volocopter is also planning a VoloPort flying taxi airport in Singapore by September 14. The company has been backed by a $30m investment from Daimler and $55.3m from Geely.
Volocopter’s flying air taxi, the VoloCity, has taken its first urban flight as the manufacturer moves closer to commercialisation. The craft is big enough to transport two people and hand luggage up to 22 miles, at about 63 mph, powered by nine rechargeable batteries and 18 motors. The batteries can be swapped in about five minutes, cutting any recharging time. Volocopter is also planning a VoloPort flying taxi airport in Singapore by the end of 2019. The company has been backed by a $30m investment from Daimler and $55.3m from Geely.