Vertical Looks Toward Next Phase of VX4 Testing

For initial hover tests, the VX4 was attached to a short tether and a ground power supply.

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has completed initial tethered hover testing of a full-scale demonstrator for its VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. The company is working to complete battery testing and flight controls development before moving into the next phase of flight...
Graham Warwick

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