Volocopter — World's First Electric Helicopter E-Volo VC200
The E-Volo VC200 that has become the first electric helicopter to make a
successful maiden flight, with multiple flights lasting several minutes
and reaching heights of nearly 22 meters high. Together with 18-rotor
blades and a disassemblable architectural system, the volocopter has
been designed to host two passengers for distances of up to 100km and a
flight altitude of up to 6500 ft. Equipped with an automated control
system, the pilot no longer needs to worry about flight conditions: the
E-copter is controlled via on-board computers that work in coordination
with numerous hi-tech sensors. All parts connect to an intelligent mesh
network. In the event of a failure of several components, the
low-maintenance aircraft is still able to land safely. The construction
of the helicopter integrates six rotor arms with three drives which are
supplied from different energy sources. Each is powered by 20
independent computers, capable of individually navigating the volocopter
in mid-air. In the current prototype of the VC200, the 18 drives are
supplied by six central battery blocks with a reserve capacity of 50%;
even when two battery blocks fail, a safe landing is possible.
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