VoloCity

VoloCity is a proposed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft being developed by Volocopter GmbH, a German aerospace company. The aircraft is designed for urban air mobility, aiming to provide a sustainable and efficient way to transport passengers within cities. VoloCity is a two-seater aircraft powered by multiple electric rotors, allowing for vertical ascent and descent, similar to a multicopter drone, but with a design more akin to a small helicopter. Its primary envisioned use is as an air taxi service, offering a potential alternative to traditional ground transportation in congested urban environments.

The development of VoloCity focuses on safety, noise reduction, and environmental friendliness. The distributed electric propulsion system is intended to provide redundancy, meaning that if one rotor fails, the aircraft can still maintain stable flight and land safely. The design also emphasizes a quiet operation to minimize noise pollution in urban areas. Volocopter has been conducting extensive testing and demonstration flights in various locations globally to validate the aircraft's performance and safety. The company aims to obtain regulatory certification for commercial operations in the near future, with the goal of integrating VoloCity into future urban transportation networks. Several partnerships have been established with various entities to explore and develop the infrastructure and operational frameworks required for eVTOL services.