Introducing the world’s first green helicopter -- the Volocopter, made in Germany by E-volo, has made its first maiden flight. The volocopter is the first in the world to provide clean, environmentally friendly and completely emission-free private flights.
With 18-rotor blades and an easy to disassemble architectural structure (splitting into six central battery blocks), the environmentally friendly vessel can hold up to two passengers for distances ranging from “100 km and a flight altitude of up to 6,500 feet equipped with an automated control system”. Along with the on-board computers coordinated with hi-tech sensors, the pilot no longer needs to worry about weather conditions during the flight.
The e-volo is a groundbreaking innovation as it is safer, even simpler and most importantly, cleaner than the classic helicopters.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Green Aviation
- The development of eco-friendly aircrafts like the Volocopter offers opportunities for the aviation industry to invest in sustainable transportation solutions.
- Disruptive Drone Technology
- The Volocopter's 18-rotor design and autonomous flight capabilities open up possibilities for disruptive advancements in drone technology.
- Emission-free Transportation
- The Volocopter's emission-free private flights pave the way for the transportation industry to embrace sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of travel.
Where This Applies
- Aviation
- The aviation industry can explore opportunities to integrate eco-friendly and autonomous aircrafts like the Volocopter into their operations and services.
- Drone Manufacturing
- The development of the Volocopter highlights the potential for innovative advancements in drone manufacturing and design.
- Transportation
- The Volocopter's emission-free flights present an opportunity for the transportation industry to adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of transport.
