| National origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volocopter GmbH |
| Status | Under development |
| Introduction | Planned for 2026 |
The VoloRegion is an electrically powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically (eVTOL). It is being developed by the German company Volocopter.[1]
History
The concept of the VoloConnect was presented first on May 17, 2021 at the EBACE Connect conference.[2] The prototype was developed within two years in Munich under the direction of chief engineer Sebastian Mores. So far, only scaled-down prototypes have been tested in flight. The certification SC VTOL enhanced (10−9)[3] shall be reached within the next 5 years. The VoloRegion will be linked to the Volocopter software platform VoloIQ.[4][5] In cooperation with Fraport, take-off and landing areas are planned which are necessary for the implementation of the urban air mobility concept.[6] In October 2022 the VoloConnect was renamed and is now called the VoloRegion.[7]
Design
The VoloRegion has a multi-rotor system. It uses a hybrid lift and push design with a purely electric drive. It's equipped with 8 individual motors, 6 of which are connected to free propellers generate the lift and two to ducted propellers providing the forward thrust. There is a main high-wing wing with two outriggers for the 6 VTOL propellers. The stern is V-shaped.[8] The lift of the VoloRegion is not only generated by propellers, as is usual with Volocopter, but also with its wings. This is energetically better.
Usage
The VoloRegion is designed for short range personal transport, it's connecting the suburbs to cities.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Volocopter unveils VoloConnect, its longer-range eVTOL air taxi". evtol.news. 2021-05-17. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "EBACE Connect 2021 : May 17 – May 20". evtol.news. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Special Condition for VTOL and Means of Compliance". easa.europa.eu. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Volocopter and Lufthansa Industry Solutions cooperate to build VoloIQ on Microsoft Azure". evtol.news. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "Volocopter and Lufthansa Industry Solutions cooperate to build VoloIQ". revolution.aero. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "Fraport and Volocopter to develop airport infrastructure and passenger processes for air taxi services". futuretravelexperience.com. February 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "What's in a Name? VoloConnect Transforms to VoloRegion". evtolinsights.com. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ "Volocopter VoloConnect". evtol.news. 19 Dec 2019. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ de Jager, Wiebe (2021-05-17). "Volocopter unveils new urban air mobility aircraft design for connecting suburbs to cities". dronewatch.eu. Retrieved 2021-08-24.