Volocopter

Our flight tests are always our favorite moments to share. Especially when accompanied by testimonials of our incredible team members behind each flight. Hear from our Chief Test Pilot Paul Stone and Head of Test Flight Jaime Hale, and learn more about our test flight by checking out the video below.

In our latest #VolocopterInEMS post, we explored three ways our #VoloCity aircraft will enhance Emergency Medical Services (EMS): 1. Cutting Down Response Times 2. Expanding Doctor Coverage Areas 3. Facilitating Sustainable EMS But the benefits of integrating VoloCity into #EMS fleets extend even further. Due to its low complexity – characterized by fewer mechanical assemblies, fewer moving parts, and easy-to-replace structural components – the #VoloCity aircraft is designed for a simplified maintenance process, requiring less personnel and complex procedures. In the future, this holds significant potential in reducing the maintenance efforts of aircraft operators, including emergency medical service providers.

Why is the #VoloCity multicopter design ideal for urban missions? Last week’s flight test footage shows our VoloCity flying and rotating in a tight turn radius at low speeds. This capability is unique to small rotorcraft, especially multicopters with high hovering stability. Maneuvering in an urban environment requires eVTOLs to be nimble, stable, and safe to avoid infrastructure obstacles along the flight path and perform precise takeoff and landing in the tighter confines of a small vertiport or clearing. More to follow as we dive deeper into certification testing!

When our founders, Stephan Wolf and Alexander Zosel, built the first multicopter proof of concept, skeptics doubted it, and a few others believed in its brilliance! Today, we proudly celebrate the 13th anniversary of this historical first flight, which also marks the world's first crewed flight with an electric multicopter. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. We have: 1. Tested and successfully flown 5 prototypes and now flying the conforming aircraft leading to entry into service. 2. Accomplished 2,000+ test flights, pushing sustainable air mobility forward. 3. Initiated European and global AAM rulemaking to make eVTOLs a reality. Listen to Stephan as he recalls his idea and drive that set the groundwork for the ever-growing #eVTOL industry!

Ground and helicopter emergency medical services have contributed significantly to patient care in emergency situations for decades. Yet, the ever-growing demand for such services, congested urban traffic, and the shortage of qualified emergency doctors make it challenging for emergency medical service (EMS) providers to staff their locations adequately. Swipe to discover our #VoloCity's potential in enhancing #EMS! . #VolocopterInEMS

In preparation for #VoloCity's Downwash Test with EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency, which is part of our certification journey, we recently performed a flight test campaign in compliance with the agency’s MOC VTOL.2400 regulation. The aircraft hovered close to the ground in a remotely piloted configuration while anemometers measured airflow speed from four fixed cardinal positions. Volocopter is not a novice in this field, having already conducted multiple downwash tests in the past. 𝗪𝗵𝘆? Gathering data on the downwash flow field is essential in our continuous efforts to characterize and improve our systems, ensure safe operations, and minimize hazards to ground personnel.

Comprised of 12 certified experts from eight different nationalities, the Maintenance team at Volocopter takes this month's #EmployeeSpotlight. The 'Magic 12' has a flawless reputation at Volocopter for demonstrating unmatched integrity through their openness, dedication, and can-do attitude.       Some of the team's key responsibilities include performing aircraft post-production modifications, overseeing ground operations such as battery installation and aircraft towing, and supporting the flight-test campaigns by keeping the test aircraft ready to fly, which is crucial for obtaining Type Certification (TC) for our #VoloCity aircraft from EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency.     As Ulrich Hollerbach, Accountable Maintenance Manager, states, "We ensure the aircraft is always airworthy for the flight test campaigns by thoroughly checking every component and installing everything according to the configurations set by the flight test team."      And there's more. The Maintenance team is also responsible for guaranteeing our customers will receive practical aircraft maintenance manuals, a requirement for TC.        Thank you, Ulrich and the team, for making the impossible possible!  

The prompt arrival of doctors at incident sites is paramount to saving lives. A feasibility study initiated in 2018 by our partner ADAC Luftrettung, Europe's leading emergency medical service (EMS) provider, showed that multicopter aircraft like our #VoloCity have the potential to shape and improve the rescue service of the future. Stay tuned for our #VolocopterInEMS series to explore the advantages of using our aircraft as an emergency response vehicle.

"The world's beauty lies in its diversity, as do our successes at Volocopter," said Marcella Klumpp, our Head of Talent, after her keynote speech at the Sustainable Mobility Lab Conference 2024 hosted by the Institute for Strategic Innovation and Transformation (IST Innovationsinstitut) at the HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences (HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung).   Marcella spoke about talent acquisition, recruiting, and onboarding best practices and how our team of 60 nationalities is bringing sustainable air mobility to life.    Interested in joining us? Check out our open positions: bit.ly/3WajbJG    . . . © Moritz Högemann #Volocopter #SustainableMobilityLab #Aviation

#ThrowbackThursday to another of our #VoloCity test flights! The #eVTOL icon delivered – taking off, hovering, and conducting low-speed maneuvers under winds and cloudy skies, as captured by our ever-watchful cameras. Flight tests like this provide critical insights, empowering us to enhance our aircraft systems for various weather conditions.