oby Aviation has been flight testing full-scale prototypes since 2017.
[Credit: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Joby Aviation acquired Austria-based Inras GmbH to expand its in-house research and development capabilities for radar systems used in onboard sensing and navigation for its eVTOL aircraft.
These purpose-built radar systems are crucial for ensuring safe operations of eVTOLs in dense urban environments, particularly during takeoff and landing, and will be foundational for future autonomous flight capabilities.
The acquisition supports Joby's goal to develop and operate electric air taxis, with the company aiming for FAA certification in 2023 and commercial service entry in 2024.
Uber-backed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has acquired Austria-based radar system developer, Inras GmbH.
California-based Joby announced the move Tuesday, saying it will expand Joby’s in-house research and development capability for purpose-built radar systems for onboard sensing and navigation.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
