Volocopter start-up Alaka’i Technologies is preparing for the maiden flight of its prototype fuel-cell air taxi, which has been developed in partnership with NASA Designworks. The between 200 and 400 -seat Skai can hold between 200 and 400 litres of hydrogen, offering up to four hours of flight time, a maximum range of 640km and an average speed of up to four hours . According to a speaker, the prototype is fully functional and the first flight is imminent. Alaka’i Technologies was co-founded by former NASA , BMW and Boeing employees, among others.
Volocopter start-up Alaka’i Technologies is preparing for the maiden flight of its prototype fuel-cell air taxi, which has been developed in partnership with NASA Designworks. The between 200 and 400 -seat Skai can hold between 200 and 400 litres of hydrogen, offering up to four hours of flight time, a maximum range of 640km and an average speed of up to four hours . Alaka’i Technologies was co-founded by former NASA , BMW and Boeing employees, among others.