Paris, which will host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held next summer, wants to establish a fleet of electric flying taxis. Speaking at the Paris Air Show, Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke made important statements on the subject.
Electric flying taxi to be used at Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris Air Show, which was held with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron, attracted great attention with electric flying taxis. Electric flying taxis, which are considered very important for green transformation in traffic, will first be tested as a small fleet in Paris in 2024.
According to a statement by Dirk Hoke, the first fleet will be established in Paris during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Flying taxis, which are expected to actively transport tourists throughout the Olympics, are expected to become widespread in 2028. Even the CEO of Volocopter thinks that hundreds of taxis might be in the air.
While flying taxis are exciting, it is important to remember that they faced some challenges before they became a common mode of transportation. The capacity of current battery technology limits the range of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. That’s why first flights in 2024 are expected to be both short and expensive.
In addition, a route for air traffic needs to be established. For example, Archer Aviation has started working on its electric 4-seater prototype to fly over Manhattan in 2025. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to ensure airspace security.
Archer Aviation looks set to be another pioneer of electric air taxis. He stated that he is working with NASA for the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. He said that they also aim for the flights to be cost-effective.
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