# Flexible Electric Aircrafts The 'Neoptera' Will Feature a Swivelling Cockpit and Body By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-electric-aircraft References: [wonderfulengineering](http://wonderfulengineering.com/neoptera-is-a-new-planned-electric-vtol-light-aircraft/) & [neoptera.aero](http://neoptera.aero/) A team of aerospace engineers working out of the British city of Bristol and the French town of Toulouse have developed a high-tech electric aircraft that is designed to be able to take advantage of so-called [VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostavio-mx1). The Neoptera electric aircraft -- scale models of which are set to hit the skies in the coming weeks -- will feature a number of truly unique design implementations. One of its most noteworthy is a flexible cockpit that moves in relation to the orientation of the electric aircraft. In other words, the body of the aircraft orients itself in sync with the cockpit, making for a more comfortable and efficient flight. Electric motoring has already made a huge splash on land but is set to disrupt air travel as well, which is why the Neoptera's use of innovative design schemes could help revolutionize [electric flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Aviation:** The development of the Neoptera electric aircraft showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of electric aviation. - **VTOL Technology:** The Neoptera's use of vertical take-off and landing functionality presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the VTOL technology industry. - **Flexible Cockpit Design:** The Neoptera's unique flexible cockpit design opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in aircraft ergonomics and comfort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aviation:** The Neoptera electric aircraft represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry. - **Electric Vehicle:** The advancements in electric propulsion and design demonstrated by the Neoptera could influence disruptive innovation within the electric vehicle industry. - **Aerospace Engineering:** The development of the Neoptera electric aircraft highlights potential for disruptive innovation within the field of aerospace engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transwing-evtol.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-concept-design.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Eco Intracity Aircraft Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antelope-evtol.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Electric Aircraft Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionblox.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md)