Global InformationPipistrel 801 eVTOL information
| 801 eVTOL | |
|---|---|
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| Artist's concept | |
| Role | Electric aircraft |
| National origin | Slovenia |
| Manufacturer | Pipistrel |
| Status | Under development (2019) |
The Pipistrel 801 eVTOL is a Slovenian autonomous vertical take-off electric aircraft for the air taxi role under development by Pipistrel Vertical Solutions of Ajdovščina. It was publicly announced at the Uber Elevate Summit in Washington, D.C., United States, in June 2019. The aircraft is intended to be supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2][3][4]
The aircraft's designation refers to eight lift fans, no tilt rotors and one tractor propeller. It is being designed as one electric VTOL proposal for Uber Elevate.[1]
- ^ a b Bertorelli, Paul (11 June 2019). "Pipistrel Unveils 801 eVTOL". AVweb. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Uber Elevate (9 May 2018). "Pipistrel reveals new eVTOL concept". eVTOL News. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Kumar, Tuvan (13 June 2019). "Pipistrel Vertical Solutions launches first eVTOL concept". Helicopter Investor. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Mark, Rob (10 May 2018). "Pipistrel Unveils eVTOL Concept". Flying magazine. Archived from the original on 13 May 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2019.