The vertical take-off mini-plane Vertiia will soon begin passenger transport and enter the service of rescuers.
Australian AMSL Aero has conducted the first test flight of its eight-rotor aircraft, which can carry five passengers, according to New Atlas. The device has a unique box-shaped blade and multiple propellers and a powerful hydrogen engine can accelerate it to 300 km/h.
Vertiia’s flight range is an impressive 1,000 km, and hydrogen reserves are located outside the fuselage. Meanwhile, thanks to its hydrogen engine, this mini-plane can fly four times farther than its rivals on regular electric batteries.
AMSL Aero has already received an additional $16 million from investors to complete the project as soon as possible and launch it on intercity passenger lines. In addition, the developers believe their Vertiia will serve well in rescue operations for the evacuation of the injured or the delivery of medical personnel to remote parts of Australia.
Now the company is actively engaged in licensing the device to the Australian public aviation services and will unveil the Vertiia at the Avalon Airshow near Melbourne next week.
Previously Focus He wrote about a multirotor accessible to everyone, reaching speeds of 100 km/h and costing $150,000.
They also wrote about the VX4 air taxi, which can go up to 325 km/h. The vehicle is designed for 4 passengers. The eVTOL from Vertical Aerospace is designed to be controlled by the pilot.
Source: Focus
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