Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are one of the hottest segments of the aerospace industry, with legacy manufacturers and startups scrambling to develop a variety of urban air taxis and delivery drones. The new breed of vehicles are designed to rise into the air like a helicopter and fly using wing-borne lift like an airplane.
Compared with helicopters, eVTOLs generally use more rotors spinning at a lower speed, making them both safer and quieter. However, developing lightweight, yet powerful batteries is a big challenge.
Compared with helicopters, eVTOLs generally use more rotors spinning at a lower speed, making them both safer and quieter. However, developing lightweight, yet powerful batteries is a big challenge.
