Flying 150 nm on a single charge, the full-sized, electric-powered prototype of the eVTOL developed by Joby Aero marked a milestone earlier this month, the company announced on July 27 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The mission, part of Joby’s continuing flight-test program, was carried out near the Joby Electric Flight Base at Big Sur, California.
Joby Aero Hits Range Target with 150-sm Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Joby Aero's full-sized electric eVTOL prototype successfully completed a 154.6-mile flight on a single charge, lasting 1 hour 17 minutes.
- The remotely piloted flight, conducted near Joby's Electric Flight Base at Big Sur, California, is believed to be the longest all-electric eVTOL flight performed to date.
- This milestone validates Joby's battery technology and brings the company closer to its goal of launching commercial passenger service by 2024.
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