| VoloRegion | |
|---|---|
 | |
| model 2021 | |
| Role | eVTOL |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Volocopter GmbH |
| Introduction | Planned for 2026 |
| Status | Under development |
The VoloRegion is an electrically powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically (eVTOL). It is being developed by the German company Volocopter. [1]
The concept of the VoloConnect was presented first on May 17, 2021 at the EBACE Connect conference. [2] The prototype was developed within two years in Munich under the direction of chief engineer Sebastian Mores. So far, only scaled-down prototypes have been tested in flight. The certification SC VTOL enhanced (10−9) [3] shall be reached within the next 5 years. The VoloRegion will be linked to the Volocopter software platform VoloIQ. [4] [5] In cooperation with Fraport, take-off and landing areas are planned which are necessary for the implementation of the urban air mobility concept. [6] In October 2022 the VoloConnect was renamed and is now called the VoloRegion. [7]
The VoloRegion has a multi-rotor system. It uses a hybrid lift and push design with a purely electric drive. It's equipped with 8 individual motors, 6 of which are connected to free propellers generate the lift and two to ducted propellers providing the forward thrust. There is a main high-wing wing with two outriggers for the 6 VTOL propellers. The stern is V-shaped. [8] The lift of the VoloRegion is not only generated by propellers, as is usual with Volocopter, but also with its wings. This is energetically better.
Data fromVoloRegion / Electric VTOL News by the Vertical Flight Society [8]
General characteristics
Performance
The VoloRegion is designed for short range personal transport, it's connecting the suburbs to cities. [10]
