• Europe’s heaviest eVTOL: ERC Systems flies 2.7-tonne Romeo demonstrator

    As much of Europe’s early air taxi hype cools, Munich-based ERC Systems is taking a different path. The company has begun flight testing its 2.7-tonne Romeo demonstrator, positioning a hybrid-electric successor for inter-hospital transfers and defence missions rather than...

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  • Battery systems are central to eVTOL functionality and economics.

    Key considerations include:
    • Energy density and weight balance
    • Charging speed and turnaround time
    • Thermal management and safety
    • Lifecycle durability and replacement cost

    Advances in battery technology will significantly influence scalability and operational efficie…Read More

  • At the heart of every eVTOL is its battery system.

    Range, payload, turnaround time, and operating cost all depend heavily on battery efficiency and lifecycle performance.

    Improvements in energy density and charging speed will directly impact commercial viability.

    The future of eVTOL is closely tied to the future of batteries.

  • SkyDrive Signs Deal with 7A Drones for SD-05 eVTOL Purchase

    SkyDrive, a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has reached a general understanding with 7A Drones Co., Ltd. (“7A Drones”), a major Taiwanese drone system company, for the purchase of 10 “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model...

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  • The cost structure of eVTOL operations includes:
    • Aircraft manufacturing and certification
    • Battery systems and charging infrastructure
    • Pilot training and crew operations
    • Maintenance and fleet management

    As operations scale and technology matures, efficiency improvements are expected to reshape pricing models.

    Long-term viabili…Read More

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