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- Bellwether's Volar eVTOL Aircraft Takes to the Air (January 12th, 2022) London-based Bellwether Industries shared footage of the company's "Volar" electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle's (eVTOL) first untethered flight.
- Antelope, the first volar prototype, can be found in Dubai.
- Bellwether Industries, a startup company based in London, recently shared video footage of the first untethered flight of a half-scale prototype of its "Volar" electric vertical takeoff and landing private flying car.
- Therefore, you and your passengers should begin dieting as soon as possible in order to be physically prepared to fly in 2028, when Bellwether says it plans to bring this product to market at a price that is comparable to that of a private jet.
- According to Air Charter Service, the jovial little Cirrus Vision Jet is the most affordable private jet that is currently available on the market today.
January 12th, 2022, London-based Bellwether Industries shared footage of the company's "Volar" electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle's (eVTOL) first untethered flight . When compared to other electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) that are currently under development, the shape of this aircraft, which the company refers to as "a new category of flying vehicle," is more reminiscent of a supercar due to its streamlined and aerodynamic design.
Although the British company that developed the first volar prototype, which they have dubbed "Antelope," has not yet disclosed all of its technical specifications, we do know that it is intended for personal use and has a small footprint, making it suitable for maneuverable travel within cities. We also know that the propulsion system that enables the aircraft to perform vertical takeoffs and landings is concealed somewhere beneath the futuristic body of the vehicle. And based on the renderings, it appears that the eVTOL only has room for one passenger.
A low and svelte profile is featured in the design
To this point, Bellwether Industries has presented the "antelope" prototype it is working on at the Dubai Airshow 2021, the droneX tradeshow in London, and the AIR TAXI World Congress. Nevertheless, this new footage from the test flight gives us a better look at how the eVTOL will actually fly in the air.
A representative from the company was quoted as saying, "We believe that
people commuting in the sky is inevitable within the next 10 years." "The
ultimate goal of bellwether industries is to build a brand new
three-dimensional lifestyle and to lead the world toward more comprehensive
urban mobility," which is why we create a volar that anyone can fly anytime,
anywhere, and to any point in the world.
Antelope, the first volar
prototype, can be found in Dubai.
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The engine and other components of the aircraft's propulsion system are concealed beneath the aircraft's streamlined body
The recent release of test flight footage demonstrates that we are currently in the midst of a revolution involving flying cars. This revolution is being propelled by new eVTOL designs, which are increasingly taking to the skies.
Bellwether Industries, a startup company based in London, recently shared video footage of the first untethered flight of a half-scale prototype of its "Volar" electric vertical takeoff and landing private flying car. Within the next ten years, the company predicts that it is almost certain that people will be commuting in the sky in some capacity.
The eVTOL was developed specifically for private use
This is a layout that is meant to excite both the imagination and the
passions. You can imagine it slicing through a cloud formation like a knife
through butter, leaving behind only softly whirling whirlpools of mist as the
only sign of its stealthy visit. You can see it softly touching down on an
impossibly high-rise vertipad, its sleek glass roof retracting to let a lady
and a gentleman out who are dressed for the opera and who are right on
time.
It is not only the most beautiful electric vertical takeoff and
landing (eVTOL) concept that we have ever seen, but it also has a good chance
of being the most beautiful that we are likely to see for a very long time.
Before we go any further, why don't you just take one last enchanted look
through the picture gallery?
From what we have gathered, it appears that the Volar is essentially a large multicopter. All of that sumptuous bodywork conceals the electric propulsion system, which is in the form of ducted fans and is hidden from view. A couple of these pictures give the impression that there are only four different propulsion units, all of which appear to be stationary and are unable to gyroscopically control their thrust. It would appear that there is no form of cruise propulsion, nor is there any form of redundancy, unless each of those ducts contains more than one fan that is mounted coaxially.
The rendered images depict what appears to be a tandem two-seat vehicle, and in fact, this is the mocked-up configuration for the prototype that has just completed its first flight. According to Jen Nevans of eVTOL.com, Bellwether seems eager to sell this as a privately owned aircraft for use in inner-city travel; however, the company did say that the final design may change.
The group has also stated that it wants to achieve top speeds of about 220 kilometers per hour (or 135 miles per hour) and an endurance of between 60 and 90 minutes. Therefore, it will have twice the speed and several times the range of existing real-world multicopter designs such as the VoloCity, Jetson One, and eHang 218. These designs only have one or two passenger seats. This points to the possibility of some kind of hybrid fuel system or the existence of magical batteries that contain electrolytes made from unicorn tears. Additionally, it suggests that the bodywork will not impact the efficiency of the fans or restrict the airflow to them, which is an encouraging sign.
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It would appear that the ultimate vehicle is also aiming for a maximum takeoff
weight of 600 kilograms (1,320 pounds), which would include all of the
passengers as well as an hour's worth of battery. Therefore, you and your
passengers should begin dieting as soon as possible in order to be physically
prepared to fly in 2028, when Bellwether says it plans to bring this product
to market at a price that is comparable to that of a private jet. According to
Air Charter Service, the jovial little Cirrus Vision Jet is the most
affordable private jet that is currently available on the market today. This
jet will empty your savings account to the tune of US$2 million, and it also
has the capability of landing itself in the event of an emergency thanks to
some cutting-edge technology developed by Garmin.
The
Bellwether Volar is so long on style and so short on substance that we have to
call it like we see it: a designer's wet dream and an engineer's sticky
problem. Although we appreciate a beautiful design just as much as anyone
else, the Bellwether Volar is so long on style and so short on substance that
we have to call it like we see it. If it turns out to be nothing more than a
large quadcopter with a pretty shell on it, it will be difficult to get too
excited about it when the flight footage of the half-size prototype flying
untethered is released in January. However, we may learn more and change our
tune at that time.
