Of eCopteran electric helicopter from the startup FlyNow Aviationhas recently carried out various test flights in Austria.
The unique appearance attracts attention, especially the fact that it has no tail. The prototype of the eCopter was announced in 2021, but it only took place in 2023 with the help of cables.
Now it seems that the helicopter has overcome its original limitations and has carried out some more substantial flights, although they were still at low altitude. The company plans to fly higher in the coming months and to officially launch it for commercial flights by 2027.
The innovative helicopter of FlyNow falls under the EVTOL category (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing). This means that he is able to perform vertical starts.
Even without a tail, the manufacturer emphasizes that the model is lighter than traditional helicopters and remains fully functional. Currently the eCopter A maximum speed of 130 km/h for a flight of approximately 50 km.
“Every milestone brings us closer to the realization of urban air mobility for everyone,” said the co-founder and operational director of the company, Yvonne Winteraccording to the website New Atlas.
“The successful flight without cables of ours eCopter Is not only a technical performance – it is visible proof that our vision works. Many did not take our flights with cables seriously, but seeing is believing. With this free flight we show that FlyNow It is ready to promote urban mobility. “
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