Formula 1 Technology Inspires British Helicopter Proposal

helicopter concept
Auto-Copters would be offered in different configurations from 2-8 seats, with or without wings and either with a conventional or battery-powered propulsion system.
Credit: Horizon Helicopters Concept
A team of British engineers and entrepreneurs are proposing the development of a new, largely autonomous rotorcraft for the general aviation air taxi market and urban air mobility mission. At a time when billions of dollars have been invested in fully electric-powered vertical-takeoff-and-landing...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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