# Eco-Friendly Drone Choppers The Volocopter is Cleaner, Simpler and Safer Than Regular Helicopter By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volocopter References: [e-volo](http://www.e-volo.com/information/what-is-a-volocopter) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts). With [18-rotor blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostavio-mx1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol)”. 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md)