The interest stems from the eVTOLs' ability to simultaneously reduce noise and CO2 emissions, as well as save people time in traffic.Joby expects its eVTOL to transfer people from a downtown metropolitan area to a nearby major airport in just minutes, meaning it can make several round trips on one charge.
While it's first commercial flight is still a few years away, Joby has offered a glimpse into what flyers can expect.Joby has three prototypes of its S4 2.0 aircraft, though the company's first production eVTOL rolled off the assembly line in late June. "There are a total of four battery packs on the plane, but even if you lose a battery pack, a given motor can still generate all of its normal thrust," he told Insider.EVTOLs will be a quieter alternate to helicopters, which are commonly used to hop between cities and airports — but its expensive.The zero-emission flights will not only reduce an operator's carbon footprint but are much quieter than helicopters.
"It's absolutely incredible to see places like New York from the air, and if you're doing that on your way to work every morning then it changes your outlook on the day, and it changes your outlook on life," he said."So, we're excited about not just saving time, but providing people a new perspective."Uber rider.According to the ride-share company, an Uber Black between Downtown Manhattan and New York's John F.
Granted, pilot eVTOL training has created a regulatory hurdle, though Bevirt does not expect a significant impact on certification.When the FAA was trying to figure out how to certify eVTOLs, they recategorized the aircraft asThis means the agency needed to write new guidance, forcing manufacturers to navigate the changing rules and delay production.