Multi-Copters Could Supplement Helicopters in EMS Role, Study Says 

ADAC
ADAC plans to trial Volocopter’s VoloCity multi-copter.
Credit: ADAC/Volocopter
Electric-powered multi-copters could supplement traditional helicopters in the emergency medical service role, a study by Germany’s ADAC motoring association has concluded. ADAC, which operates Europe’s largest fleet of emergency medical service helicopters, believes electric vertical takeoff and...
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.

Subscription Required

 

Multi-Copters Could Supplement Helicopters in EMS Role, Study Says  is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.