VoloCity
[prototype]aerial · drones · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
VolocopterForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- AERIAL
Description
Two-seat all-electric multicopter eVTOL air taxi designed for urban operations. First internationally certified eVTOL targeting EASA certification. Zero in-flight emissions, notably quiet (inaudible at 120m), designed to meet commercial aircraft safety standards. Can serve as air taxi or emergency rescue vehicle.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volocopter
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Volocopter
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Noise
- Inaudible at 120m
- Capacity
- 2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger)
- Emissions
- Zero CO2/NOx in flight
- Propulsion
- All-electric, battery-powered
- Certification
- EASA type certification (in progress)
- Configuration
- Multirotor (18 rotors)
- Type
- Urban air taxi / emergency rescue
Safety record
No incidents on record for VoloCity.
FAQ
What is VoloCity?
Two-seat all-electric multicopter eVTOL air taxi designed for urban operations. First internationally certified eVTOL targeting EASA certification. Zero in-flight emissions, notably quiet (inaudible at 120m), designed to meet commercial aircraft safety standards. Can serve as air taxi or emergency rescue vehicle.
Is VoloCity actually deployed in the real world?
VoloCity is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes VoloCity?
VoloCity is made by Volocopter, based in Bruchsal, Germany, founded in 2011.
Can you buy VoloCity?
VoloCity is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to VoloCity?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to VoloCity include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does VoloCity compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
VoloCity and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. VoloCity has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is VoloCity a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, VoloCity ranks in roughly the top 89% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is VoloCity's maturity stage?
VoloCity is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is VoloCity deployed?
No verified deployments of VoloCity are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is VoloCity safe?
VoloCity has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.