Volocopter Unveils New Ultralight Multicopter

Bill Carey April 22, 2026
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Volocopter drawing of its new VoloXPro ultralight multicopter.

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FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany—A year after being acquired by Diamond Aircraft of Austria, Volocopter said it is developing a new all-electric ultralight multicopter as a follow-on product to its flagship VoloCity air taxi. Targeted for flight schools, flying clubs, and sightseeing flight operators in...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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