Dr. Seyed Mohseni, CEO of SAMAD Aerospace, says the company recently hover tested its eStarling aircraft.SAMAD Aerospace
Key Takeaways:
SAMAD Aerospace, a UK tech start-up, successfully completed hover tests for its second eVTOL aircraft prototype, the eStarling.
The eStarling is designed for intercity transport, combining helicopter vertical take-off/landing capabilities with the speed and range of a business jet.
Powered by sustainable aviation fuel, it's projected to be the world's fastest hybrid-electric eVTOL (300 mph cruise speed, 800-mile range) for "helipad-helipad" travel.
The hover tests validated the aircraft's flight control system and autopilot, demonstrating a stable and agile prototype with ample power surplus.
SAMAD Aerospace, a tech start-up based in the United Kingdom, says it has completed hover tests for its second prototype eVTOL aircraft, the eStarling.
Designed for intercity transport, the aircraft combines a helicopter’s ability to take off and land from almost anywhere with the speed and range of a business jet, according to a news release.
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