Volocopter

Our flight tests are always our favorite moments to share. Especially when accompanied by testimonials of our incredible team members behind each flight. Hear from our Chief Test Pilot Paul Stone and Head of Test Flight Jaime Hale, and learn more about our test flight by checking out the video below.

Another key milestone: unlocked! ? ?? We successfully conducted a Flight Control Computer (FCC) reversion test campaign, intentionally turning off our primary flight control computers during hover and in cruise flight.? ?? Though a highly improbable scenario in real life, we ran the test to ensure the backup flight control computer seamlessly takes over and maintains control of our aircraft—ensuring safety of flight in compliance with EASA’s certification standards.? ?? Listen in to get more insights from our experts.?

Volocopter is pleased to announce a long-term partnership agreement with Jet Systems Helicopteres Services to bring #eVTOL aircraft services to France.?? ? Each company will contribute its product, maintenance, infrastructure, and digital fleet management expertise while securing personnel and liaising with cities and infrastructure partners to ensure smooth operations. The agreement includes the initial delivery of two #VoloCity aircraft once certified by EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency. ? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4jUwY22?

Volocopter successfully completed multiple flight test milestones within this past week! ?? Here's an overview of our achievements, which are key to enhancing #VoloCity capabilities. ????????-?????????? ??????????????: Our VoloCity gradually upped the speed from hover to a 54-knot airspeed (~100 km/h or 62 mph) and then stepped to 60 knots (~111km/h or 69mph) VD airspeed. For non-aviation experts, VD is a critical airspeed limitation defined to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft during high-speed flight conditions such as dives. ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ????????-??????????: Proving significant high-speed directional stability and zero initial concerns after engineering analysis. ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????: Completed four high-speed single-motor failure test points at 45-55 knots (~83 - 101 km/h or 51 - 63 mph) to ensure the aircraft performs as expected in improbable motor failure scenarios. ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????: Concluding our testing streak with a high-speed double motor failure test points at up to 48 knots (~89 km/h or 55 mph), another big step toward clearing the motor failure testing envelope. Stay tuned for more updates as we take #eVTOL flight safety to the next level.

#VoloCity flight testing remains Volocopter's priority and operational norm this year. We are expanding the flight envelope of our aircraft to fly faster, higher, and longer, displaying its capabilities to navigate flight paths with agility and stability—and demonstrating our unwavering commitment to making #eVTOL flights a reality.

Another year has passed, and we can't help but express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has shaped Volocopter in 2024! Thank you to our partners, suppliers, and investors for their invaluable guidance and trust in the transformative power of our pioneering #electric aircraft. A heartfelt thanks to our friends and families for standing by our side. Until next year, Happy Holidays from Your Volocopter Team ??

Crewed and uncrewed flight tests go hand in hand at Volocopter for innovation and safety! Before any takeoff with our #VoloCity, we meticulously test all aircraft systems, components, hardware, and software updates. Once tested, we then integrate these updates and move on to perform flight tests. Flight testing begins with uncrewed, remotely controlled flights, which allow us to gather vital data and improve our aircraft systems. Only after thorough uncrewed testing do we proceed to crewed test flights. Both uncrewed and crewed flights contribute to the VoloCity’s EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification, and depending on the test content, we toggle between crewed and uncrewed testing. ??This testing approach allows us to adhere to aviation safety standards. It also helps our engineers verify that all the systems and components of the VoloCity function properly for maximum safety before a test pilot takes flight!

Have you ever wondered what happens to our #VoloCity aircraft in case of any motor failure during flight? We recently completed multiple uncrewed Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) failure test flights. VoloCity’s high safety standard compliance means a natural motor failure occurrence is nearly improbable. Therefore, our team intentionally triggered single and dual motor failures at critical rotor positions, including two nearby motors rotating in the same direction. During the test, the aircraft successfully performed different maneuvers: hovering, ascending, accelerating, turning, and descending – in line with its predicted performance. ??????? To demonstrate that the aircraft performs as expected with any #VoloCity update under EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency safety standards. Due to its robust redundancy system, the VoloCity can continue its flight mission and land safely at a designated landing site. This level of performance is ideal for urban environments where safety is a top priority!

Emergency Medical Service operations with VTOL capable aircraft (VEMS) present unique challenges and require additional equipment, tests, and specifications beyond the passenger aircraft use case. In VEMS operations, every second counts. The crew must navigate the aircraft quickly and safely through various airspaces that are shared with other aircraft, including gliders, paragliders, and drones that can only be detected with specific collision avoidance systems. To give that extra level of safety, ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter started a series of collision avoidance flight tests using enhanced traffic awareness and collision avoidance tools. These tools are crucial for medical personnel's rapid and safe transport to emergency sites. The collision avoidance systems will provide real-time traffic information in 360-degree coverage around the VoloCity, offering better visibility for emergency medical operations. The initial flight test of the series was successful, and we now have the proof to progress to further tests in the new year, where the VoloCity will continue to expand its flight envelope to fly farther, faster, and higher. ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter’s strong partnership is making significant steps forward to marry safe, sustainable, and quiet flights while preparing for unpredictable, time-critical, and ad-hoc EMS operations conditions.

New milestone unlocked! We have officially completed 75% of the audits required to obtain Type Certification (TC) from EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency for our #VoloCity aircraft. This week, we successfully passed a portion of our Electric Propulsion System (EPS) audit, with the EASA team on site. A critical system, such as the EPS, is subject to development assurance audits – showing that software, hardware, and systems are developed in compliance with airworthiness requirements – and is crucial for aircraft certification. Completing three-quarters of the required audits is a significant win for Volocopter as it brings us closer to becoming the first eVTOL designer and developer with an EASA-certified aircraft, paving the way for global expansion.