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	Archer Midnight Volocopter VoloCity

Price	$350,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	Archer Aviation Volocopter
Category	Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles

Overview Electric Flying Vehicle

Model	Archer Midnight VoloCity
Manufacturer	Archer Aviation Volocopter GmbH (Germany)
Announced	2022 2019
launched	2023 (testing phase) Expected entry into service by 2025 (under certification)
Base Price	$300,000–$350,000

Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build

Aircraft Type	eVTOL (Tilt-prop / Lift+Cruise hybrid) Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi
Length	~9.3 m (30.5 ft)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter	48 ft 18 rotors on a circular frame, ~9.3 m overall diameter
Height	~2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Empty Weight	~700 kg (1,543 lbs)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	7,000 lb (3,175 kg) 900 kg (1,984 lbs)
Passenger Capacity	4 passengers + 1 pilot 2 (including pilot, later autonomous)
Cargo Capacity	Small luggage compartment (~20–25 kg / 55 lbs)
Landing Gear Type	Fixed tricycle wheels Fixed skid-type landing gear

Power & Propulsion

Battery Type	Lithium-ion Lithium-ion battery system
Battery Capacity	~35 kWh (modular packs)
Battery Brand	E-One Moli Energy Custom aviation-grade packs (partnerships with multiple suppliers, undisclosed)
Charging Input Voltage	800 V architecture High-voltage DC charging infrastructure
Charging Power	Up to 100 kW (target)
Charging Time	10 min (fast charge) Fast swap in minutes / ~60 minutes standard charge
Solar / Hybrid Assist	None (purely electric) battery-electric only
Motor	12 electric motors (6 tilt + 6 lift) 18 electric motors (each with its own rotor)
Total Power Output	1,300 kW ~100 kW peak combined
Propulsion System	Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with fixed-pitch propellers
transmission	Direct drive (no mechanical transmission – each motor directly drives a rotor)

Electric Flying Vehicle Performance

Cruising speed	150 mph (241 km/h) ~90 km/h (56 mph)
Top Speed	150 mph 110 km/h (68 mph)
Maximum Range	~35 km (22 miles)
Endurance (Flight Time)	100 mi (161 km) ~20 minutes (with reserves)
Climb Rate	~6 m/s (1,180 ft/min)
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)	7,000 ft ~2,000 m (6,560 ft)
Takeoff / Landing Type	Vertical (VTOL) Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
Noise Level (dB)	45 dBA (quiet in cruise) ~65 dB at 75 m (designed for urban low-noise operation)
Flight Modes	Transition, Cruise Piloted, semi-autonomous, autonomous (future certification stages)

Safety & Systems

Avionics	Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck) Redundant fly-by-wire control, navigation, and flight management systems
Flight Control	Digital fly-by-wire with redundancy Triple-redundant autonomous flight control with pilot interface
Safety Features	Multiple motors & battery packs, fault-tolerant design 18 independent motors (fault tolerance) Redundant power distribution Real-time diagnostics Low noise, low vibration design
Emergency Landing System	Parachute recovery system (airframe parachute)
Certifications	FAA Special Airworthiness; type certification in progress Pursuing EASA SC-VTOL and FAA type certification

Interior & Comfort

Seating Layout	Pilot + 4 passengers 2 seats (side-by-side pilot + passenger)
Cabin Type	Compact, panoramic cabin for short urban flights Enclosed cabin with wide windows for panoramic views
Infotainment & Displays	Minimalistic digital flight display, passenger information screen planned
Storage Compartments	Small rear luggage space for carry-on bags
Other Features	Sustainable materials, simple interior design Climate control Lightweight, ergonomic seating Large windows for sightseeing

Capacities

Passenger Capacity	5 (1 pilot + 4 passengers) 2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger)
Payload Capacity	1,000 lb ~200 kg (441 lbs, including passengers + luggage)
Cargo Capacity	~20–25 kg luggage allowance

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