for-credit testing

Manufacturer, which is developing a short-range, electric VTOL air taxi for up to four passengers, begins for-credit structural testing with the agency.

Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.

The evaluation is designed to verify the pack can withstand the impact of a crash from 50 feet, which could cause the battery to leak, catch fire, or explode similar to a fuel tank.