EASA Proposes First eVTOL Noise Rules

Volocopter has conducted noise tests in Paris using the 2X prototype of its multicopter eVTOL.

Credit: Volocopter
The first noise specifications for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicles have been published for public consultation by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The document defines noise assessment criteria to be used in the type certification of multicopter-type air taxis...
Graham Warwick

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