Astro’s “Elroy” eVTOL, a new personal electric VTOL is undergoing flight testing at Toronto Markham Airport, in Canada, Globenewswire reported. During a recent flight, Elroy flew for four and a half minutes, reaching an altitude of over 60 feet, and speeding along at over 30 mph.
Personal eVTOL Aircraft in Flight Testing
Key Takeaways:
- Astro's new "Elroy" eVTOL, a personal electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, is undergoing flight testing in Toronto, Canada, demonstrating flights of over four minutes at 60+ feet altitude and speeds exceeding 30 mph.
- The Elroy is a fully autonomous aircraft designed for densely populated urban areas, offering a top speed of 44 mph and a maximum flight time of 20 to 25 minutes.
- It operates through an LTE (4G) network, allowing users to simply input a destination for automatic flight, while also providing manual override options via its Touch Flight Control system or a fly-by-wire joystick.
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