Volocopter To Build eVTOL Network in Futuristic Saudi Region

The German-based electric aircraft manufacturer is partnering with Saudi Arabia on a planned, eco-friendly region called Neom.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at 01:49 PM ET

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An artist’s rendering of Neom Bay, which is planned to be built in northwest Saudi Arabia. Credit: neom-property.com

Key Takeaways:

Volocopter has partnered with Saudi Arabia to develop urban air mobility (UAM) operations for Neom, a planned futuristic industrial, residential, and tourist zone.
The agreement includes an initial order for 10 VoloCity eVTOL air taxis and 5 VoloDrone drones to launch Neom's UAM program, with initial flight operations expected within 2-3 years.
Neom is envisioned as a "global living lab for future mobility," utilizing eVTOLs to establish a multi-modal, zero-emission transit system that connects its various districts without intrusive road construction.
This strategic partnership is part of Saudi Arabia's plan to diversify its economy and allows Volocopter to design a new UAM ecosystem from the ground up without existing infrastructure constraints.

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Volocopter is partnering with Saudi Arabia to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight operations for a planned industrial, residential, and tourist zone called Neom.

The German-based company Wednesday announced an initial order to buy 10 VoloCity two-seat, multicopter eVTOL air taxis and five VoloDrone drones to launch Neom’s urban air mobility (UAM) program, according to a release.