A handful of startups are betting that more efficient electric and hybrid propulsion will open up new markets around the world for water-based aviation.

Designed to comply with FAA’s Part 103 ultralights rules, most single-seat personal eVTOLs would not require type certification or a pilot license to operate.

Aeros aims to comply with FAA Part 107 regulations for commercial small drone operations despite some limitations the rules impose on delivery in urban areas.

Like the rest of the aerospace industry, the firefighting sector struggles to retain and train enough people in the face of increasing demand.

Whisper has adapted its quiet EDF technology to leaf blowers as an early application and path to market.

Boeing-owned startup Wisk has already partnered with several entities in the regioN, one of its launch markets.

Textron eAviation plans to flight-test the full performance envelope of its Nexus eVTOL uncrewed full-scale technology demonstrator.

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