FAQ

Volocopter designs, develops, and manufactures electrical vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). Our aircraft solutions are built on the foundations of “safe, quiet, and sustainable”. Our aircraft
are certified to the highest commercial aviation safety standards
are very stable in flight based on a multi-rotor concept
are characterised by low and agreeable sound signature
operate with zero emissions in flight
In addition, Volocopter develops VoloIQ, the digital platform and backbone of our solutions powering everything from our aircraft to supporting smooth operations. VoloIQ is our digital twin that connect the various parts of the UAM ecosystem to promote seamless mobility in cities around the world. This digital twin is set to be the tool that opens up Volocopter’s services to integration with smart cities, other mobility providers, and more.
There are two major topics Volocopter is addressing:
The percentage of population living in cities continues to rise, but the possibility to add more ground bound mobility is limited. Electric air taxis can help reduce the stress on overly burdened cities. Volocopter is therefore adding an extra layer of mobility to cities that can be integrated swiftly.
As a new technology within the aviation industry, electric air taxis will help prepare the ecosystem (cities, airports, airlines) for the arrival of large-scale electrification of the aviation industry. Volocopter is hence kick-starting the decarbonization of the aviation industry today.
Our 2011 flight was the first crewed, electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing flight in aviation history. Since then, Volocopter has developed multiple generations of full-scaled aircraft that have undergone extensive testing and have conducted more than 2,000 test flights, both public and private, as well as crewed and uncrewed.
Volocopter is also the only eVTOL company to have received (POA) Production Organisation Approval and DOA (Design Organisation Approval) from EASA to develop and build our VoloCity aircraft. In addition, we are an organization approved to train pilots and maintain the aircraft in-house.
Volocopter also acts as driver of the AAM/IAM industry by bringing relevant parties together, i.e. regulators, cities and industry partners. As pioneer, we actively contribute and develop the regulatory and commercial path from early eVTOL technological recognition to certification. This involves developing the aircraft, consulting regulatory bodies to establish the safe rules of operation, the coordination of infrastructure (i.e., vertiports) and flight routes (i.e., local regulators), and the connectivity within the system (i.e., via VoloIQ) so aerial vehicles can “talk to” each other and their infrastructure in real time.
Volocopter is regulated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This means that all Volocopter aircraft will meet the highest safety standards across the globe. By meeting these requirements, Volocopter aircraft will be as safe as any commercial airliner flying over Europe. Specifically, Volocopter ensures safety by redundancy. The most visible of that is our rotors. The same holds true for all flight critical systems in our aircraft. We have several flight control computers, batteries, and communications routes. If one or two of these fail – which is extremely unlikely – the aircraft is still able to land safely.
Our aircraft designs are electrically powered and very stable in flight. Our multicopter design for the VoloCity has a direct electrical engine and is much lighter and therefore more energy efficient than helicopters. Finally, Volocopter’s aircraft are much quieter in flight. When flying at an altitude of 100 m, Volocopter’s aircraft will not be audible against regular city noise.
Helicopters are technologically complex mechanical systems that need regular maintenance. I.e. for every 1 hour a helicopter operates, it requires 3 hours of maintenance. In comparison, Volocopter’s multicopter design has limited moving parts and will require significantly less maintenance. The only wearing parts are the bearings in the motors.
We expect as with any new technology, the price of eVTOLs, especially for air taxi rides, may start out at a higher rate (e.g. Tesla). But as technology evolves, especially advancements in battery technology, operational costs will decrease, allowing aircraft operators to reduce prices and make eVTOLs more affordable for everyday use.

FAQ

Volocopter designs, develops, and manufactures electrical vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). Our aircraft solutions are built on the foundations of “safe, quiet, and sustainable”. Our aircraft
are certified to the highest commercial aviation safety standards
are very stable in flight based on a multi-rotor concept
are characterised by low and agreeable sound signature
operate with zero emissions in flight
In addition, Volocopter develops VoloIQ, the digital platform and backbone of our solutions powering everything from our aircraft to supporting smooth operations. VoloIQ is our digital twin that connect the various parts of the UAM ecosystem to promote seamless mobility in cities around the world. This digital twin is set to be the tool that opens up Volocopter’s services to integration with smart cities, other mobility providers, and more.
There are two major topics Volocopter is addressing:
The percentage of population living in cities continues to rise, but the possibility to add more ground bound mobility is limited. Electric air taxis can help reduce the stress on overly burdened cities. Volocopter is therefore adding an extra layer of mobility to cities that can be integrated swiftly.
As a new technology within the aviation industry, electric air taxis will help prepare the ecosystem (cities, airports, airlines) for the arrival of large-scale electrification of the aviation industry. Volocopter is hence kick-starting the decarbonization of the aviation industry today.
Our 2011 flight was the first crewed, electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing flight in aviation history. Since then, Volocopter has developed multiple generations of full-scaled aircraft that have undergone extensive testing and have conducted more than 2,000 test flights, both public and private, as well as crewed and uncrewed.
Volocopter is also the only eVTOL company to have received (POA) Production Organisation Approval and DOA (Design Organisation Approval) from EASA to develop and build our VoloCity aircraft. In addition, we are an organization approved to train pilots and maintain the aircraft in-house.
Volocopter also acts as driver of the AAM/IAM industry by bringing relevant parties together, i.e. regulators, cities and industry partners. As pioneer, we actively contribute and develop the regulatory and commercial path from early eVTOL technological recognition to certification. This involves developing the aircraft, consulting regulatory bodies to establish the safe rules of operation, the coordination of infrastructure (i.e., vertiports) and flight routes (i.e., local regulators), and the connectivity within the system (i.e., via VoloIQ) so aerial vehicles can “talk to” each other and their infrastructure in real time.
Volocopter is regulated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This means that all Volocopter aircraft will meet the highest safety standards across the globe. By meeting these requirements, Volocopter aircraft will be as safe as any commercial airliner flying over Europe. Specifically, Volocopter ensures safety by redundancy. The most visible of that is our rotors. The same holds true for all flight critical systems in our aircraft. We have several flight control computers, batteries, and communications routes. If one or two of these fail – which is extremely unlikely – the aircraft is still able to land safely.
Our aircraft designs are electrically powered and very stable in flight. Our multicopter design for the VoloCity has a direct electrical engine and is much lighter and therefore more energy efficient than helicopters. Finally, Volocopter’s aircraft are much quieter in flight. When flying at an altitude of 100 m, Volocopter’s aircraft will not be audible against regular city noise.
Helicopters are technologically complex mechanical systems that need regular maintenance. I.e. for every 1 hour a helicopter operates, it requires 3 hours of maintenance. In comparison, Volocopter’s multicopter design has limited moving parts and will require significantly less maintenance. The only wearing parts are the bearings in the motors.
We expect as with any new technology, the price of eVTOLs, especially for air taxi rides, may start out at a higher rate (e.g. Tesla). But as technology evolves, especially advancements in battery technology, operational costs will decrease, allowing aircraft operators to reduce prices and make eVTOLs more affordable for everyday use.