# Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtol References: [urbanairmobilitynews](https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/air-taxis/asxs-sigma-six-evtol-moves-to-agility-prime-stage-three-phase/) & [iflyasx](https://www.iflyasx.com/)  The 'Sigma-6' is a high-tech electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft that was designed by Detroit-based Airspace Experience Technologies with the aim of providing heightened performance thanks to the use of innovative tools such as changeable pods, loading robots and a phenomenal top speed of 400 km/h. This electric VTOL craft comes equipped with passenger pods capable of carrying up to eight people as well as cargo pods with the ability to handle a payload of upwards of 900 kg. When the craft is safely secured on land, the pods can detach from the main airframe, with the [autonomous omnidirectional robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa) utilizing a skateboard-like mechanism to safely move the pods. Airspace Experience Technologies is planning to produce 100 'Sigma-6' units by 2025 and a further 500 in 2027 in what is a show of confidence in a potentially revolutionary VTOL creation. Image Credit: Aerospace Experience Technologies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Aircraft Design:** There is an opportunity to develop a modular design approach that allows for quick and efficient pod swapping in aircraft. - **Electric VTOL Technology:** There is potential for further development of electric vertical takeoff and landing technology to improve flight efficiency and reduce environmental impact. - **Autonomous Cargo Handling:** The use of autonomous omnidirectional robots for efficient and safe movement of cargo pods presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in cargo handling operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can explore the use of modular design and electric VTOL technology to create innovative aircraft that improve flight efficiency and passenger/cargo transport. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry can leverage the modular design and autonomous cargo handling capabilities of the Sigma-6 aircraft to create more efficient and cost-effective cargo transport solutions. - **Urban Transportation:** The use of electric VTOL technology in urban transportation can lead to innovative solutions for reducing traffic congestion and improving transport efficiency in densely populated areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Uk Electric Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md)