On November 12, 2023, Joby Aviation successfully conducted an exhibition flight in New York City. The flight, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, took place at the Teterboro Airport and was attended by city officials, media and a diverse audience.
The plane that made the flight is an eVTOL, or electric vertical takeoff and landing aerial vehicle. Joby's eVTOL has six rotors that allow it to take off and land vertically, and then fly horizontally at speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour. The plane has capacity for four passengers and one pilot.
Joby's demonstration flight in New York is a major milestone for the air taxi industry. It is the first electric air taxi flight in the city, and the first time Joby has flown in an urban environment. The flight demonstrates that air taxi technology can be viable and safe, and has the potential to revolutionize the way we move around cities.
Air taxis have the potential to have a significant impact on urban mobility. They could reduce traffic congestion, improve the efficiency of public transport and provide a new form of transport for people living and working in cities.
Air taxis could reduce traffic congestion by offering an alternative to cars and public transport. They can fly directly from one point to another, making them more efficient than cars, which have to stop at traffic lights and in traffic jams. And air taxis can also operate on routes that are not possible for cars, such as above buildings and traffic.
Air taxis could improve the efficiency of public transportation by providing a faster and more convenient way to travel. These vehicles could connect people to existing public transportation systems, especially airports, making it easier for them to travel from one city to another.
You can see a video of that flight at: https://youtu.be/p-UmsFXlqPU
Air taxis still face some challenges before they can become a widespread reality. One of the challenges is regulation. Air taxis are a new technology, and governments are still developing the regulations that will govern them, since flights must be completely safe for people, both those flying and those on the ground.
Another challenge is cost. Air taxis are currently expensive to manufacture and operate. However, as technology develops and demand increases, costs are expected to fall.
Despite the challenges, the future of air taxis seems promising and many companies are betting on it to gain a foothold in the market of the future. Air taxi technology is maturing rapidly, and demand for the new form of transportation is growing. Air taxis are likely to become an integral part of urban mobility in the coming years.
It's something I'd like to see.
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