• SkyDrive hits 100km/h with SD-05 multicopter eVTOL

    TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan, has successfully accelerated its SKYDRIVE aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05) to a speed of 100km/h, a viable speed for the commercialization of short hop inter-urban...

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  • Myth vs Reality: Are eVTOLs Replacing Airlines?

    One of the biggest misconceptions about eVTOLs is that they will replace commercial aviation.

    The reality is more complementary.

    Here’s how the two differ:

    • Commercial Aviation: Long-distance, high-capacity travel
    • eVTOLs: Short-distance, point-to-point connectivity
    • Shared Goal:…Read More

  • Myth vs Reality: eVTOLs Will Replace Commercial Airlines

    eVTOLs will replace commercial flights.

    They aren’t designed to.

    Commercial airlines connect cities and countries over long distances.

    eVTOLs are designed for short, point-to-point trips—such as airport transfers, urban commuting, and regional connectivity.

    Different m…Read More

  • Acodyne raises €2.5m to develop autonomous cargo eVTOL

    Acodyne has raised€2.5 million to develop an autonomous, heavy-lift electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to deliver cargo at jet speeds without crew on board. The pre-seed round, equivalent to about US$2.7 million, was jointly led by Swedish defense venture...

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  • What Makes a City Ready for eVTOL Operations?

    Launching an eVTOL network requires more than advanced aircraft.

    Cities also need the right ecosystem.

    Some important indicators include:

    • Consistent passenger demand
    • Airport and business district connectivity
    • Available infrastructure for vertiports
    • Supportive regulat…Read More

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