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Japan’s Flying Car Plan

02 July 2018 || 2 min read

Japan is involved in the flying car industry, and is increasing government and local support of future flying car manufacturers and companies by laying legislative groundwork for the implementation of these aircraft in the future. After the Japanese government announced that they were launching a flying car study in March of 2018, little was heard on the subject of flying...

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Japan Cartivator Partnership

Airbus’ eVTOL Air Traffic Management Plan

29 June 2018 || 3 min read

CleanTechnica recently broke down Airbus’ approach to how future air traffic airspace management systems (UTM) will function, and what mechanics will drive their safety. Airbus’ initiative is called Altiscope. According to Airbus, here’s what a vertical sliver of airspace will look like in 2030: From 200 to 400 ft in the US, the airspace will mostly be for imaging and...

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Airbus A^3 Altiscope

Moller M200 Skycar

27 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Moller M200 Skycar is the smaller version of the M400 Skycar currently under development by Moller International. The M200 uses two horizontal ducted fans for level flight, and two inline vertical fans that supply lift for nearly vertical takeoffs and landings. It featured an ethanol-powered propulsion system and was equipped with folding wings and a parachute. Ultimately, the...

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Moller M200 Skycar

Terrafugia TF-X

27 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Terrafugia TF-X concept was developed by Terrafugia, formerly based in Woburn, MA. The TF-X is a road-able aircraft that utilizes folding wings to allow for landing in compact areas, and two propellers for upward and horizontal propulsion. The TF-X is the next model in the line that is anchored by the Terrafugia Transition.CompanyCEOProduct NameTerrafugia - GeelyChao JingTF-XStage of...

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From a NLR Press Release: The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) has opened research installations and offices covering 18,000 m² in the town of Marknesse as its new research facility for electric flight. Together with PwC, NLR unveiled at the opening ceremony the electric Pipistrel Alpha Electro, which will be deployed as a research aircraft in NLR’s new Living Lab for...

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NLR Research

Ray Research Dart Flyer

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryCompanyCEOProduct NameRay Research, based in Muttenz, SwitzerlandDavid PosvaRay Research Dart FlyerStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsFrom the Ray Research Website: Wingspan: 7.9 ft Length: 6.6ft Vision Ray Research AG invents and develops new aircraft designs, as well as aircraft propulsion systems. Our first patented aircraft, Ray, is a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL) which carries 5...

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Ray Dart

AIRIS AirisOne

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe AIRIS AirisOne is being developed in Bermuda and features some of the most original design aesthetics of any eVTOL currently being developed. The team is currently expanding in preparation for production of a prototype.CompanyCEOProduct NameAIRIS Aerospace, based in Hamilton, BermudaJohn NarrawayAirisOneStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Intercity VTOL Powerplant: All-Electric Range: 200 miles Top Speed:...

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EVA X01

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe EVA X01 is an electric 2 seat aircraft produced by EVA (Electric Visionary Aircrafts) in Toulouse, France. Their CEO is Olivier Le Lann.CompanyCEOProduct NameEVA (Electric Visionary Aircrafts) based in Toulouse, France)Oliver Le LannX01Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical Details Aircraft Type: Winged eVTOL Powerplant: All-Electric Range: 135 miles Top Speed: 249 mph Propeller Configuration: 26 electric propellers,...

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Neoptera eOpter

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Neoptera eOpter is being developed in a joint venture in Bristol, UK, and Toulouse, France. The eOpter is an electric VTOL that uses eight propellers for thrust generation with a unique rotating structure to transition from vertical takeoff/landing to cruise flight. The firm is developing two models, the TRL 5 (2-seat) and TRL 7 (4-seat), and is designed...

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Neoptera eOpter

Napoleon Aero VTOL

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Napoleon Aero VTOL is under development by Napoleon Aero, a Russia based corporation. The Napoleon uses 46 fans mounted in the wings for vertical propulsion and a single fan mounted in the rear for forward propulsion.CompanyProduct NameNapoleon Aerospace, based in RussiaVTOL conceptStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsThe Napoleon Aero VTOL is a four seat eVTOL that...

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Napoleon Aero

Moller M400 Skycar

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Moller M400 SkyCar is being developed by Moller International, based in Dixon, CA. The M400 is the largest SkyCar made by Moller (the other 2 seat variant is named the M200). The M400 uses four ducted fans with variable incidence angle to facilitate vertical takeoff and landing. For accelerated forward flight, the fans tilt slowly to the horizontal. A...

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JAXA Hornisse

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) Hornisse is a ducted fan craft that is currently being tested at sub-scale model sizes to validate the concept before moving on to larger scale variants. The aircraft pictured is a rendering of a proposed eVTOL aircraft by JAXA, and is not the Hornisse sub-scale test bed.CompanyCEOProduct NameJapanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Dr. Naoki...

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JAXA Hornisse

Flexcraft

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Flexcraft is an eVTOL being built by the Lisbon, Portugal based Flexcraft consortium. Testing of the aircraft was slated to begin in November of 2019, but does not appear to have begun yet.CompanyProduct NameFlexcraft, a consortium based in Lisbon, PortugalFlexcraftStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: VTOL with fixed wing Powerplant: Hybrid Electric Turbofan Range: 575...

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FLEXCRAFT

Hopflyt Venturi

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe Hopflyt Venturi is a craft designed to become the leading mobility source for any journey under 200 miles, according to the Hopflyt website. It uses advanced aerodynamics principles (detailed in the Technical Specifications section) for improved performance.CompanyCEOProduct NameHopFlyt, a Lusby, MD, USA companyRob WinstonVenturiStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsFrom the HopFlyt Website: Advanced Aerodynamic Design Utilizing...

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Hopflyt Venturi

DIGI Droxi

26 June 2018 || < 1 min read

Quick SummaryThe DIGI Droxi is being developed in Dubai, UAE by DIGI Drones, which is scaling its experience with smaller drone technologies to a passenger-carrying variant.CompanyProduct NameDIGI Robotics, based in DubaiDroxiStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: VTOL with Fixed Wing, Intercity Powerplant: 58kW Electric Engines Range: 270 nm Top Speed: 109 mph Propeller Configuration: 6 tilting motors...

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DIGI Droxi