A small Joby Aviation air taxi was spotted flying over the San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate Bridge on a demonstration flight on Thursday (12).
The test flight is part of the company’s effort to register electric air taxis.
Joby’s aircraft has four passenger seats and uses six propellers. According to the company, taxi rides could cost between US$100 and US$170.
Joby Aviation is one of several companies in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market that are doing business in US cities.
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Joby Aviation was selected by the US Department of Transportation to participate in a federal pilot program designed to accelerate the deployment of eVTOL aircraft.
The expectation is that commercial flights can begin operating in 2026 in states such as New York, Texas, Florida and California.
During the demonstration, the taxi took off from Oakland and crossed the bay at about 100 mph, driving near the Golden Gate Bridge before returning.
Joby claims its aircraft operates quieter than a helicopter and is designed to fly at around 300 meters.
Source and images: Joby Aviation Disclosure. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
