# Drone-Inspired Electric Helicopters The E-Volo 'Volocopter' is Designed to Change Urban Mobility By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-helicopter References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/volocopter-electric-helicopter-11-04-2016/) & [volocopter](http://www.volocopter.com/) From the right angle, the E-Volo 'Volocopter' could be mistaken for a toy drone, but the electric helicopter is anything but a toy. Developed to be a sophisticated [urban mobility vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo), the E-Volo 'Volocopter' recently went on it's first manned flight test. The E-Volo 'Volocopter' features a whopping [18 rotors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless) that allow it to take flight and maneuver with grace through the skies. The vehicle is capable of hitting a top speed of 60mph and has been designed to revolutionize how urban mobility is thought about and takes place. The E-Volo 'Volocopter' electric helicopter is still in testing phases with availability to the public not yet known. However, the awesome vehicle is sure to garner attention (and buyers) when it's ready for the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Urban Mobility:** The E-Volo 'Volocopter' is designed to revolutionize how urban mobility is thought about and takes place. - **Drone-inspired Aerial Vehicles:** The E-Volo 'Volocopter' is reminiscent of toy drones and represents a new class of electric helicopters. - **Sophisticated Manned Flight Tests:** The successful first manned flight test of the E-Volo 'Volocopter' showcases the potential for advanced aerial transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The E-Volo 'Volocopter' offers potential for disruption in the aviation industry through the development of electric aerial vehicles. - **Transportation:** The E-Volo 'Volocopter' could revolutionize how people commute and travel within urban areas. - **Technology:** The development of drone-inspired electric helicopters like the E-Volo 'Volocopter' highlights advancements in electric propulsion and autonomous flight technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Single-Seat eVOTL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md)