FlyNow’s eCopter Aims to Revolutionize Urban Transportation Austrian startup FlyNow Aviation is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called the eCopter, which could transform urban mobility. The company’s goal is to create an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to ground-based transportation in congested cities. Key Features and Specifications The eCopter utilizes a coaxial electric drivetrain with two counter-rotating rotor propellers placed one above the other. This design choice allows it to be classified as an electric helicopter by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, potentially streamlining the certification process compared to multi-rotor eVTOL designs. FlyNow claims … Continue reading FlyNow’s eCopter: The 200kg Payload eVTOL Aiming to Slash Urban Congestion Costs by $400 Billion