Volocopter in the United States: Combining Physical & Digital UAM Experiences

November 17, 2021|

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Los Angeles, USA, 17 November 2021 – Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), showcased its 100% electric VoloCity air taxi today at CoMotion LA, the three-day conference that is bringing together global leaders in emerging mobility. Those attending CoMotion LA can interact with the aircraft up close and learn how UAM can improve city life around the world. One important success factor for future UAM operations is public acceptance, and Volocopter’s campaign in the American market emphasizes just that. The VoloCity will also be featured as a digital flight experience in the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator.

A Physical UAM Experience for Mobility Stakeholders at CoMotion LA.

Volocopter introduces a bold new frontier of mobility at CoMotion LA: urban air mobility. UAM is a specific niche of aviation focused on mobility in urban airspaces. With a keynote presentation from Volocopter’s Chief Commercial Officer, Christian Bauer, and the interactive static VoloCity air taxi model onsite, the company offers the US a second opportunity to experience its aircraft in person and learn more about its future services.

Earlier this year, Volocopter announced its partnership with Urban Movement Labs (UML), a nonprofit organization facilitating the deployment of new mobility technologies in Los Angeles. Volocopter is working with UML to network with key interest groups on the federal and city levels. This collaboration opens the door for discussions between Volocopter and local entities interested in launching UAM services in the future.

Bringing a Digital VoloCity Experience to Your Xbox

In January of this year, Volocopter announced its intention to bring air taxis to US cities. In July, Volocopter conducted the first-ever crewed public test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the US. Soon, people in LA and worldwide will also be able to experience virtual flights in the VoloCity in the newest release of Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). In a partnership with the MSFS team, Volocopter’s VoloCity will be the first rotor-based vehicle in MSFS.

Volocopter is developing a family of electric aircraft for UAM services: the VoloCity air taxi for short urban passenger routes, the VoloDrone for heavy-lift transport, and the VoloConnect for suburban-downtown connections. With their respective physical (VoloPort) and digital (VoloIQ) infrastructures, Volocopter aims to create UAM ecosystems that complement existing urban transportation systems in the next 2-3 years. When final certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is granted, concurrent certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would enable Volocopter to bring its services to the US.