Demonstrations Highlight Operational Challenges For AAM

Volocopter’s remotely piloted 2X prototype

Volocopter’s remotely piloted 2X prototype (foreground) took part in collaborative flights with a crewed Pipistrel Velis Electro (background) during the CORUS-XUAM demonstrations at Pontoise.

Credit: Volocopter
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