In an event that would befit an opening scene of a science fiction movie, China recently celebrated the successful launch of its first ever flying saucer-shaped craft. However, fans of extraterrestrial phenomenon need not to get too excited – this is no alien technology. As reported by Shenzhen Pages, a local news outlet, the saucer is a brainchild of Shenzhen UFO Flying Saucer Technology, an eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) solution provider.
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Jun
Jun
The Dutch company, Electron Aviation, is making a bold promise that is set to disrupt the transportation industry as we know it. In the near future, the price of a train ticket could suffice for a seat in an electric air taxi. This means that instead of spending countless hours in trains traversing land, you could be whizzing through the air, saving valuable time while keeping an eye on your carbon footprint.
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Apr
Apr
As the global climate crisis accelerates, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. Among the various sectors contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, transportation remains a significant player. In recent years, air taxis have emerged as a promising solution to alleviate urban congestion and reduce carbon emissions.
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Apr
Apr
The rapid development of technology in recent years has ushered in a new age of transportation, transcending the conventional roads and highways to take to the skies. Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and flying taxis, once considered the stuff of science fiction, are now poised to become an integral part of our daily lives. But it is the implementation of machine learning that will truly revolutionize these aerial vehicles and redefine urban mobility. As the foremost expert on the subject, I aim to explore the pivotal role machine learning will play in the development, optimization, and operation of eVTOLs and flying taxis.
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Apr
Apr
The German-based eVTOL manufacturing pioneer, Volocopter, has recently been granted a license to produce and assemble cutting-edge air taxis. Production is set to commence in April, with Italy being the first country to welcome this revolutionary mode of transportation, followed by Paris, Singapore, and the future city of NEOM.
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Apr
Apr
By 2024 or 2025, eVTOL developers expect their aircraft to be certified as airworthy and safe to fly. While there is no immediate need for new standards to kickstart operations, regulators and industry stakeholders are collaborating to define customized norms, paving the way for fit-for-purpose facilities and airspace.