Volocopter gets the green light to start series production of its aircraft-personnel drones: Now it’s finally starting.
The German air taxi startup Volocopter has received approval from the relevant authorities for series production of its air taxis.
As the company based in Bruchsal announced, it has been officially recognized as a manufacturing company by the Federal Aviation Authority.
Greentech Volocopter aircraft drone New York. Photo: Volocopter
With the approval extension, Volocopter can begin production of the Volocity air taxi, which is designed for two people and can take off and land vertically.
Passenger drones: Volocopters could potentially have positive effects on climate protection
Passenger drones like the Volocopter can potentially have a positive impact on climate protection – but there are some concerns and challenges.
Electric passenger drones could help reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional combustion engines, especially when used in urban areas to relieve traffic.
Efficient use of resources: Because drones can take direct flight routes, they could be more efficient than traditional aircraft, which often have to take detours to get to airports. This could reduce energy consumption.
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There are also challenges in the area of urban planning and infrastructure: The introduction of passenger drones also requires careful urban planning and infrastructure to ensure that they can be operated efficiently and safely.
Regarding the sustainability aspects of passenger drones, it must be mentioned that electric passenger drones cause fewer emissions compared to conventional aircraft. However, the energy requirement for the operation and production of the batteries is an important factor.
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