Demonstrations Highlight Operational Challenges For AAM

Volocopter’s remotely piloted 2X prototype

Volocopter’s remotely piloted 2X prototype (foreground) took part in collaborative flights with a crewed Pipistrel Velis Electro (background) during the CORUS-XUAM demonstrations at Pontoise.

Credit: Volocopter
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Angus Batey

Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009, reporting on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.

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