Electric Air Mobility looks into Electra.Aero's eSTOL ground breaking performance

[@sUASNews]

Very interesting thanks

[@terminal99]

It's a lot easier (and cheaper I imagine) building a eSTOL than a eVTOL.. The problem I see is that a eSTOL just isn't as sexy as an eVTOL which could affect funding.

[@ElectricAirMobility]

You're so right. I remember so many great conversations with Mac Ausman and others in that field about the inherent difficulties of eVTOL designs, including certification, and how much simpler eCTOL/eCTOLs are. When you look at the performance level the latter, eSTOLs encroach on eVTOL operations while not completely replacing them. It's a fascinating race and I'm pretty sure eSTOL will beat eVTOLs, especially in the longer UAM range of operations, cargo and fleet, and of course RAM.

[@ElectricAirMobility]

Sadly, that is the case. However, for certification, that is a plus. However, for investors, that is both, a plus and a minus. A plus for aviation investor veterans, a minus for those wanting quick returns n profits in aviation, usually an oxymoron :)