Prototypes

Volocopter Takes to the Skies at EAA AirVenture

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Experimental Aircraft Association, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis. and BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility(UAM), flew at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • OSHKOSH, Wis. and BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility(UAM), flew at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Wisconsin.
  • The Volocopter 2X flight was the first ever public crewed test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the US.
  • The crewed Volocopter 2X took off at 2:45 PM CST for a 4-minute flight at ~160 ft and a top speed of 18 mph over Wittman Regional Airport as part of EAA's AirVenture aviation celebration.
  • Event attendees were able to watch the Volocopter 2X fly and take a seat in the VoloCity model at Volocopter's booth to experience these aircraft.

EHang Announces Commencement of Operations in Yunfu Production Facility, and to Host Investor Day on August 18, 2021

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Aviation, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Ehang, Prototypes, Urban air mobility, VTOL aircraft, Forward-looking statement, Aircraft

As a new AAV production site of EHang, the Yunfu facility has total planned gross floor area of approximately 24,000 square meters.

Key Points: 
  • As a new AAV production site of EHang, the Yunfu facility has total planned gross floor area of approximately 24,000 square meters.
  • The site is equipped with a series of function areas across the whole production process from components manufacturing to aircraft assembling.
  • Investors are cordially invited to attend the EHang Investor Day, which will take place at the Yunfu production facility on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
  • This press release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S.

CAE and Volocopter to partner and create the global air taxi pilot workforce of tomorrow

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Articles, Human activities, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, CAE Inc., Aircraft pilot

Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.

Key Points: 
  • Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.
  • As part of the agreement, Volocopter will purchase a simulator from CAE to be used in its pilot training program certification.
  • Volocopter and CAE will work closely together to obtain regulatory approval for their pilot training program of the future.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services to megacities worldwide.

CAE and Volocopter Partner to Create the Global Air Taxi Pilot Workforce of Tomorrow

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Articles, Human activities, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, CAE Inc., Aircraft pilot

Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.

Key Points: 
  • Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.
  • As part of the agreement, Volocopter will purchase a simulator from CAE to be used in its pilot training program certification.
  • Volocopter and CAE will work closely together to obtain regulatory approval for their pilot training program of the future.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services to megacities worldwide.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Articles, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, DG Flugzeugbau, BRUCHSAL, Volocopter 2X

BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Articles, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, DG Flugzeugbau, BRUCHSAL, Volocopter 2X

BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Global Rapid Prototyping Materials Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Economic sectors, Secondary sector of the economy, Prototypes, 3D printing, Design, Industrial design, Computer-aided design, Rapid prototyping, Prototype, Electric vehicle, Rapid casting, Rapid tooling

Manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, and other industries are the key end-users for rapid prototyping.

Key Points: 
  • Manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, and other industries are the key end-users for rapid prototyping.
  • Rapid prototyping is in high demand in North America and Europe because of its advantages.
  • Rapid prototyping finds applications in the automobile sector such as gearbox housing, driver control system, metal engine block, production tooling, and dashboards.
  • Additionally, rapid prototype materials in vehicle weight reduction processes that support in increasing the performance and efficiency of the vehicles.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

Key Points: 
  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

Key Points: 
  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

Dragonfly Stories' 'TrueFuture' Wins Three Bronze Awards for 'Series-Webseries: Non-Scripted,' 'Series: Documentary,' and 'Series: Science-Technology' in the 42nd Annual Telly Awards

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Arthropods, Hexapoda, Insects, Censorship in China, Criticism of Google, Dragonfly, Internet censorship in China, Prototypes

On Season 4 of "TrueFuture," viewers get a look into the rapidly evolving health tech industry in Israel.

Key Points: 
  • On Season 4 of "TrueFuture," viewers get a look into the rapidly evolving health tech industry in Israel.
  • "In the face of a year like no other, Dragonfly Storieshas continued to defy the limitationsof our new world, in continuing to create compelling and engaging work," says Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje.
  • "I am incredibly proud of what our Dragonfly team has accomplished with the "TrueFuture" docuseries.
  • From multi-camera studio interviews to multi-crew productions around the world, Dragonfly is ready to build your brand and your company.