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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.

We recently tested our #VoloCity motor and rotor for 50 hours in a Wind Tunnel facility at the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU) in Prague. ??????? Critical components must comply with EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency's SC-EHPS and SC-VTOL requirements for durability and performance. The test deploys realistic, if not higher loads on the components to test their structural integrity over their lifetime. An enthused Alexander Klingspor, Head of Propulsion at Volocopter, stated, “The positive results of this test give us great confidence in the performance of our propulsion components, an important step on our way to type certification.” Thank you to the teams who made this test a success! . . . VZLU - Vyzkumny a zku?ební letecky ústav, a.s.

A warm welcome to Oliver Vogelgesang, who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Volocopter. As a financial executive with three decades of experience in the aviation technology sector, Oliver will steer Volocopter’s fundraising activities and future-proof financial operations. He succeeds Christian Bauer, who will continue to serve as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The appointment is well-timed as we welcome the shift from development to market entry next year. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eRRziweb

Passionate about sustainable mobility solutions, Battery Systems Engineer Jagriti Kumari is one of the many talented experts at Volocopter pushing the boundaries of innovation to make battery electric aviation safe. Through hard work and proactive upskilling, Jagriti is chasing her dreams at Volocopter. Discover her story here https://bit.ly/vc-wia – and if you are as passionate as she is, then head to our careers page for open vacancies!

We are thrilled to announce that our VC200 #eVTOL aircraft, the world's first full-scale and crewed multicopter prototype known as the 'White Lady,' is now on permanent display at the Modern Aviation Exhibition of the Deutsches Museum in Munich, the world's largest Museum of Science and Technology. Thank you to museum representatives for giving the White Lady a new home and recognizing the role of our founders, Stephan Wolf, and Alexander Zosel, in pioneering battery-electric aviation. It is an honor to see our VC200 alongside other iconic exhibits of historic and modern aviation on display! . . . Photography: Hubert Czech

Our #VoloCity rotors must undergo extensive impact and durability tests to obtain product certification from EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency and ensure safe flight. At Volocopter, we operate our proprietary whirl tower system, empowering the team to conduct regular in-house test campaigns to support R&D and certification activities. Our rotors and motors are critical components in propulsion and safety. Such infrastructure allows us to build and maintain the safest type of mobility in the world.

In our latest #VolocopterInEMS post, we explored three ways our #VoloCity aircraft will enhance Emergency Medical Services (EMS): 1. Cutting Down Response Times 2. Expanding Doctor Coverage Areas 3. Facilitating Sustainable EMS But the benefits of integrating VoloCity into #EMS fleets extend even further. Due to its low complexity – characterized by fewer mechanical assemblies, fewer moving parts, and easy-to-replace structural components – the #VoloCity aircraft is designed for a simplified maintenance process, requiring less personnel and complex procedures. In the future, this holds significant potential in reducing the maintenance efforts of aircraft operators, including emergency medical service providers.

Why is the #VoloCity multicopter design ideal for urban missions? Last week’s flight test footage shows our VoloCity flying and rotating in a tight turn radius at low speeds. This capability is unique to small rotorcraft, especially multicopters with high hovering stability. Maneuvering in an urban environment requires eVTOLs to be nimble, stable, and safe to avoid infrastructure obstacles along the flight path and perform precise takeoff and landing in the tighter confines of a small vertiport or clearing. More to follow as we dive deeper into certification testing!

When our founders, Stephan Wolf and Alexander Zosel, built the first multicopter proof of concept, skeptics doubted it, and a few others believed in its brilliance! Today, we proudly celebrate the 13th anniversary of this historical first flight, which also marks the world's first crewed flight with an electric multicopter. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. We have: 1. Tested and successfully flown 5 prototypes and now flying the conforming aircraft leading to entry into service. 2. Accomplished 2,000+ test flights, pushing sustainable air mobility forward. 3. Initiated European and global AAM rulemaking to make eVTOLs a reality. Listen to Stephan as he recalls his idea and drive that set the groundwork for the ever-growing #eVTOL industry!

Ground and helicopter emergency medical services have contributed significantly to patient care in emergency situations for decades. Yet, the ever-growing demand for such services, congested urban traffic, and the shortage of qualified emergency doctors make it challenging for emergency medical service (EMS) providers to staff their locations adequately. Swipe to discover our #VoloCity's potential in enhancing #EMS! . #VolocopterInEMS