Top 5 Air Taxi eVTOLs | Price & Specs

[@AviationFederation]

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[@izotopz]

Meanwhile, Joby quietly wins the race, literally by years.

[@jayflemingvideos]

Having a prototype and winning the race aren't the same.

[@emoney822]

Can't wait to see this technology 2023 2024 it's going to be great everyone

[@slippery_slobber]

An Australian taxi company just ordered 700 of the Embraer's one.

[@loretog7315]

I like the Bell and the EmbraerX models. I think Bell's long expertise as a leader in designing and building helicopters, and Embraer's aerospace capabilities and global servicing/repair network, will go a long way in establishing these two as leaders in this new eVTOL space.

[@AviationFederation]

Yes! And they don't have much fluff like it is with the other VTOL startups.

[@midgetman4206]

Bell is awesome

[@fernandomaldonado5139]

But the prices are ridiculous for the speed and range

[@techtubes3981]

Thanks for sharing! Just added this video to my eVTOL playlist.

[@TransVangal]

They need to bring #eVtol to the public already..long overdue

[@rcas350pilot8]

I bought a cheap 4 rotor drone at Walmart in 2017. When I looked at the thing, I asked myself why they could not scale them up to carry passengers.

[@profiteli8034]

lilium jet is the 1 for me

[@rickwashington1765]

Question: how do you control stactic electri from flowinng in or around the aircraft. 😢

[@AviationFederation]

To control static electricity around an aircraft, several methods are employed. Static wicks are installed on the aircraft's surface to safely dissipate static charges into the atmosphere. Conductive coatings may be applied to various surfaces to help manage and distribute static electricity. Proper grounding procedures are followed to ensure that static charges are discharged safely before maintenance or refueling. Are you interested to learn more about other aviation-related technologies and techniques like these?

[@shifty7739]

These will all be limited to 2 things: Economics, and pilots. First they are electric so they will have limited range which will mean a flight from A to B will require a recharge at B which means downtime. So users will have to pay for the time the unit took you from A to B and the time the unit and pilot will have to sit and recharge for the next customer. That means you will also have to land at designated locations to ensure they can re-charge for the next fair or back to the hub in the very least. No government will allow pilotless flights so that means you need pilots to fly these. Cab drivers are more or less unskilled so in other words a dime a dozen. Air Taxi's will require trained qualified pilots (at least for the first 10-15 years) which will make the whole air taxi thing a very expensive prospect. Until they can come up with a better power and battery solution and when they can go pilotless this will never get off the ground. This is probably why all these are still in CGI and concept stages.

[@Airspeeder]

...We should be in here!

[@bryanc2321]

Joby is obviously the best

[@izafanime]

The safety of Lilium jets is extremely good. Pretty sure they will win out.

[@tgunz2685]

Lilium = Best in Breed

[@sssbob]

Their design is brilliant in its simplicity and redundancy.

[@madsbjrge9515]

You forgot about the leader in eVTOL, Ehang. The competition is far behind Ehang

[@Airspeeder]

...errm

[@groms3717]

@@coasterchris01 Where do you get that from?? If you do your research you will find that Ehang is ahead of the competition and will likely be the first fully accredited evtol in the world.

[@SunSheepOfLight]

People who grew up watching the Jetsons knew this would eventually happen.

[@senoseno7763]

🌹 GOOD JOB FAIR

[@larryweimer4511]

I'm very interested in this technology. I also believe it'll lead to more eclectic, synthesized designs that'll evolve into far superior craft. Freeing up the roads and highways from congestion and environmentally brutal practice. It's the way we should've went a long time ago. Perhaps being free of two dimensional travel will free us from our limited two dimensional thinking.

[@AviationFederation]

Couldn’t have said it better! Thank you for watching!

[@SwedishVFR]

It’s going to be exiting to see what happens in the future with these!

[@AviationFederation]

Indeed!

[@majorpwner241]

That first concept... "Hey I have an idea for an invention, it's like a helicopter, but stupid!"

[@swachchhandatri4910]

Which software do they use for modelling control systems or is there any specific kit for the same??

[@AviationFederation]

The software used for modeling control systems in eVTOLs varies, but some commonly used tools include MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and specific simulation software like FlightGear. Additionally, some companies develop proprietary software for their eVTOL control systems. There's no specific kit, but these tools help engineers simulate and optimize the complex control algorithms needed for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

[@mike6465]

Amazing video.

[@AviationFederation]

Thank you!

[@qqqppp97]

Beautiful drone

[@tgunz2685]

Lilium should be #1 on this list. Let’s be honest.

[@GabrielSantos-rg2do]

No

[@josep264]

How much would a taxi ride would be? How would they operate under bad weather? What is the backup plan to land when having an electrical or mechanical issue?

[@felipemarrero1]

Awesome

[@hydrorix1]

It'll be so much better when we develop ZP Energy and field propulsion, neither of which is far off.

[@johnnyathanasiadis7884]

i think i will wait for ellon to make one. i bet what ever he makes will be way better.

[@beatbrunner1066]

Unfortnualty you've overseen the Ehang EH216 drohne for the UAM-market. It's most advanced one. Probably certified even this year (2021).

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@melsuarez]

Nice job! I was a bit surprised not to see Beta Technologies' entry as not only have they tested transition, they also have developed charging a slew of charging vertiports.

[@AviationFederation]

It was really hard to pick favourites with this category! I might just put out a few more in the future with other promising eVTOLs. Thanks so much for watching.

[@clemjd]

What about Joby?

[@bran6374]

What about the Voltkswagen Hover car i would buy one of them bad boys heck and one of these on the video i might want at some point.

[@silverencrusted9423]

My 7 year old son says " this is a really, really good video" as he plans to get one of these :-)

[@AviationFederation]

That’s wonderful! What a bright young boy. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@danipereirasmith877]

Nice video.. What the music name of the top 1 ?

[@smokindauberdoo4208]

Lilium 😇

[@AviationFederation]

Hope they reach market readiness.

[@tgunz2685]

Hopium is the most toxic drug. They’re already ahead of schedule. The only obstacles are FAA Certifications/Regulations.

[@ademirmunhoz2286]

É muito ,muito fascinante to da essa revolução que está acontecendo,agora tudo isso promete muitas possibilidades,grato .

[@AviationFederation]

Com certeza, os avanços na aviação são extremamente empolgantes. O futuro reserva grande potencial! Obrigado pelo comentário!

[@baddbeliever]

They are light weight. They should all have emergency wing drops which could kill someone below...but have parachutes for the fuselage.

[@catmando4914]

I think the, Bell Nexus 4EX, is the coolest looking one. Here is the issue, there are helicopters that cost far less than $4 million dollars. Asking for $4 to $5 million for just one, it is going to be tough to be an air taxi service that makes money. The other hurdle to get over is that it is all computer controlled. Ask Boing aircraft company how a bad line of code can kill people. There is great potential in all of these aircraft.

[@AviationFederation]

Fair points! Thanks for sharing

[@KomodoSound]

sounds like all of these are over 4 million $ so in any case it will remain a niche product for the ultra rich . also I think the energy cost of lifting someone up in the air is much higher than just rolling on the ground, so in terms of energy efficiency it's a step back. the real solution to road congestion and traffic is more remote work, and less commute, and better city planning so that people can walk or bike to work / to shops, in order to have less cars on the road

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Excellent educational video. I am long JOBY. JOBY is partnered with Toyota Uber. Has funding from US Air Force and had NASA blessings. JP Morgan and Motley Fools are fans. Thanks.

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikewyffels2007]

I am listening to this and iam thinking these are cool but. How many taxi are in a large city. The cost of one these compared to EV cars. Where would the maintenance take place. It just not cost effective. Even for personal use.

[@wizardofaus]

As the post Covid world of aviation opens up - this baby boomer is old enough to know who Jet Jackson is

[@TransVangal]

Will they use gps for navigation?

[@johningram1920]

Interesting that Joby aviation was not on the list?

[@chrisferguson1911]

You hearted and pinned your own comment...interesting. Anywho, my standard question, that I will keep asking, is who will oversee the safety, communication, and tracking among other things, of all of these eVTOLS that people are trying to get to market. Don't tell me the FAA, they have enough trouble with old planes falling out of the sky, they have their hands full and don't need the headache of what more or less amounts to building hoppers falling out of sky because of electrical problems. Yes, lightning is an electrical problem.

[@mohd-am-swayed]

اكثر التصوير في دبي المدينه الاحدث والاجمل

[@davisgreen2099]

Vertical Aerospace VA-X2 is my number 1 not number 3..😊❤

[@sssbob]

Are you sure those prices are correct? Don't think too many will be sold.

[@edwinmoore4560]

Oh I am intrested by far. The issue is the price yikes get it down to around 250k or 300k then we are talking

[@auyb0308]

good

[@AviationFederation]

Thanks!

[@TheMrSlyxx]

Lilium should be #1 on this list.

[@AviationFederation]

Different strokes for different folks, as they say.

[@johnnaylor9668]

I think the aircraft are an incredible leap forward in design & possibilities. Transferring some city congestion to the skies is good but for leisure, non of these are affordable. We need a side by side 2 seater comparable with the microlight convenience and cost. £4 to 5 000,000 is to expensive

[@roselanaraf]

How many helicopters can I buy with 6 million

[@adrianmuller4989]

as the name suggests, these are taxis, not meant for mainly private use, except for billionaires. I cannot imagine that the big mass of the population will ever use them for individual transports as shown in the Jetsons cartoons. and I do not think they will play a big role in indiviual point-to-point transport such as car taxis/uber, because they need a too high occupation rate to be economic, except if they will be able to operate without pilots which is doubtful that authoritities will ever allow that. but there is for sure a market for services between airports or between airports/train stations and city center transport with scheduled flights as well as flights on request. and as soon as the range and speed increases, they may also replace some travel between near cities where flights, trains or buses operate. the big question is how these lightweight flying objects will be able to deal with bad weather and wind.

[@joereyes8835]

Beta is #1 no doubt about it

[@shawnburnham1]

3:00

[@Birdylockso]

Which of these are already doing test flights and which ones are still just a "concept?"

[@Airspeeder]

Well....we are.

[@bhobb8972]

jovy is way better than this number one in regards to efficiency, flight distance, speed, and noice level

[@robertrobert175]

No 0ne reading this will be alive to see this ever go into widespread use. This is a 5 dream list. Who would spend 4-5 million dollars to fly 60 miles. This is for children to dream about, like all sifi.

[@AviationFederation]

I understand your perspective. While there are challenges, advancements in technology have been surprising in the past. As electric aviation progresses, costs may change and efficiency could improve. Still, it's fascinating to witness the evolution of aviation. But what aspects of these eVTOLs do you find the most impressive, even if widespread use seems distant?

[@김동욱-y6d]

where is hanhwa & overair butterfly? u ignore world's largest air company?

[@granthull7727]

I wouldn’t buy any of them right now because they only have 60 miles range limit. They would have to have at least 400 miles of flying range per charge.

[@ibewillow]

This is what happens when companies have moral building days and send their designers to the movies to watch Avitar.

[@mauricioserafim5962]

Eu queria trabalha e faze um Mil Veze melho 🗺🌐🌍💵💰

[@federicosagun4615]

Too many of this quadcopter in concepts but yet still not in air service. I guess they are not sure about the safety of this quadcopter. A conventional helicopters with pro pilots is still the safe way to fly.

[@praiseYAHalways]

60 mile range???? no thanks, my truck has a 500 mile range and cost 26k. When they get well into the 100's of miles range then they will be very interesting

[@ckdigitaltheqof6th210]

They keep making crafts with propeller blades too low to the ground, not away from passengers walk path, or too exposed or don't have alternatives when power is lost to avoid a crash, at least these crafts , the FAA judges these attributes. The ones that work, are to slow.

[@hpnieuwkoop9421]

i like . but . maintanance !!! and batteries . those are the two things non of these companies say a word about and one more would be distance . you got to be able to do at least 400 km. and be able to carry pilot passenger and the weeks worth of shopping . the jetson but than for two people

[@djal1030]

60 mile range for 4-6 milllions is hardly cost effective.

[@alhavana9426]

They all are not cost worthy or safe,the only one that blows them outta the water would have been the Moller Skycar M400 but the company went bankrupt

[@Savan_Triveda]

It would be great to rebuild roads because we don't need them anymore. Give back terrain to forests and agriculture. I appreciate every invention in this direction. I think many of this VTOLs are good some more some less. But I'm afraid this things come to late. We know every action has a reaction. You hit your thumb with the hammer, the reaction will be screaming. In the same way humans abused natural resources and now redemption is coming. I can see that present generations will pay a cruel prise for this misbehaviour.

[@nikosradaios8727]

I'm sorry guys could you borrow me six million $ 😂😅

[@fernandomaldonado5139]

Who is going to pay millions of dollars to go 60 miles at a speed of 56 mph I’ll get a Cessna and pay a lot less why?

[@درودانسانیت]

🍁👏⚘👍🍁

[@AviationFederation]

😊👍

[@درودانسانیت]

@@AviationFederation 🌻🙂😇💌🙋🏽‍♂️🙋‍♀️🌹

[@cabledrone9348]

This power line powered passenger drone (a.k.a cable drone ) could be another alternative: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5-ukohre953qNk

[@AviationFederation]

What an interesting concept!

[@scottryals3191]

How would you like it if your neighbor hopped into his machine to go to work at 5 am Saturday morning? The noise is beyond anything that would be acceptable to the public. How many would be in the sky over a large city at one time? There would be traffic control. If they start falling onto people's homes, it's over. There are too many idiots out there that can't drive a car responsibly - I don't want that type to have access to the air as well.

[@AviationFederation]

Valid concerns! The potential impact of air taxis on noise and safety is a crucial aspect to consider. Striking a balance between technological advancements and public comfort is essential. It's indeed a complex challenge, especially in densely populated areas. How do you envision these concerns being addressed or regulated to ensure responsible use and minimize disruptions?

[@TransVangal]

Volocopter looks so flimsy

[@skrigged9270]

I feel like it's the most realistic if they eve get implemented in a city.

[@MrPusmucans]

No specs, just speed an price

[@evilmotorsports5076]

"What kind of problems...?" My first thought is "this is neat, but I'm not a millionaire so I'll stick with my car". My second thought is "If this becomes a widespread thing, I give it a week until one crashes and takes out 40+ people".

[@AviationFederation]

Who knows, maybe it won’t actually be as bleak as that!

[@pacom5543]

Your list need to Update sorry

[@edholder3090]

Sorry but though these vehicles are nice , they are way,way to expensive.

[@scottschoemann2408]

the range is pathetic , total range on many of these is less than the size of most metro sprawls where they would be used. go back to looking at hybrids...

[@speakupriseup4549]

4-6 MILLION DOLLARS with a range of 80 KILOMETERS 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 idiotic

[@anthonymann392]

Only 4 Million $ Fk Me

[@phillipharding6610]

Rubbish too expensive!

[@PoorBoyPennyShow]

NUMBER ONE ,,,,WE AINT THERE YET,,,THEY HAVE THE DESIGNS ALL WRONG ,,AND THEY ARE REACHING FOR THYE SKY TATS ALREADY TOO CROWDED,,,NUMBER TWO ,,THE expense ,,looks like they are aiming at the rich and not the everyday commuter ,,i have better ideas and models ,,,

[@AviationFederation]

Your points are valid concerns. The crowded airspace and the high expense do pose challenges. If you have alternative ideas and models for VTOL that address these issues, we'd love to hear more about them! What innovative features or solutions do you think would make VTOL more accessible and practical for everyday use?