Originally Posted by
EDLB
Wake me up if they manage 100nm range + legal IFR reserve. Don't think that will happen within 20 years from now.
Operational I see no difference to Jet A1 burning helicopters. And the Jet A1 fuel ist not the mayor cost driver. So what is new beside much less range and performance?
Most of the reports I’ve read seem to suggest that their promotors think they will operate as autonomous air taxis in urban environments That would be new!