#vtol tag - Briefly

San Jose Takes Flight: Safeland Air Taxi Pilot Program at Mineta International Airport

San Jose Mineta Airport is piloting Safeland to test autonomous air traffic management, transitioning from drone trials to VTOLs for future Bay Area air taxis.

Startup companies

fromBusiness Insider

1 day ago

Tech companies want flying taxis on the battlefield

Electric and hybrid VTOL air taxis are being developed for short commercial hops and potential military roles including surveillance, cargo transport, and autonomous battlefield operations.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

1 month ago

X-BAT VTOL jet could be the real-world batwing we've been waiting for - Yanko Design

From urban air taxis to hybrid combat drones, each concept seemed to inch closer to what once felt like science fiction. But every now and then, a creation comes along that feels straight out of Gotham. A machine so darkly sophisticated it blurs the line between military technology and cinematic imagination. Shield AI's X-BAT is that machine: a stealthy, autonomous VTOL jet that looks and behaves like Batman's next aircraft, only it's very much real.

Artificial intelligence

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

4 months ago

hybrid electric airscooter takes off as single-seater VTOL for solo travelers and flyers

The hybrid electric Airscooter is a compact, single-seater VTOL that allows users to fly without a pilot's license, adhering to FAA Part 103 ultralight regulations.

Gadgets

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

5 months ago

jet-powered personal VTOL axion can transform into a flying racecar or air ambulance

FusionFlight's Axion combines the capabilities of a jet-powered personal VTOL, allowing it to be reconfigured for various roles including a flying racecar, air ambulance, or heavy-lift drone. With its design centered around eight small jet engines, it offers improved power compared to traditional electric aircraft, greatly enhancing its versatility and functionality.