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 "Elroy" eVTOL, a personal electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, is undergoing flight testing in Canada, achieving a recent flight of 4.5 minutes at over 60 feet and 30 mph.
- The fully autonomous Elroy is designed for densely populated areas, prioritizing environmental friendliness and operational simplicity with its electric motor.
- It features a top speed of 44 mph and a maximum flight time of 20 to 25 minutes.
- Control is primarily automatic via an LTE (4G) network, allowing users to input a destination for autonomous flight, with manual override options available.
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