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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 vs Volocopter VoloCity
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2
VoloCity |
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Manufacturer
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Bye Aerospace
Volocopter GmbH (Germany) |
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Announced
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May 2016
2019 |
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launched
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April 10 2018
Expected entry into service by 2025 (under certification) |
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Base Price
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489000
$300,000–$350,000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Two-seat all-electric training aircraft
Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi |
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Length
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~9.3 m (30.5 ft) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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11.58 m (38.0 ft)
18 rotors on a circular frame, ~9.3 m overall diameter |
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Height
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~2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
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Empty Weight
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662 kg (1,460 lb)
~700 kg (1,543 lbs) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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862 kg (1,900 lb)
900 kg (1,984 lbs) |
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (pilot + trainee)
2 (including pilot, later autonomous) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Small baggage area
Small luggage compartment (~20–25 kg / 55 lbs) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed tricycle
Fixed skid-type landing gear |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion battery system |
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Battery Capacity
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92 kWh
~35 kWh (modular packs) |
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Battery Brand
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EP Systems
Custom aviation-grade packs (partnerships with multiple suppliers, undisclosed) |
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Charging Input Voltage
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High-voltage DC charging infrastructure |
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Charging Power
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Up to 100 kW (target) |
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Charging Time
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Fast swap in minutes / ~60 minutes standard charge |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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battery-electric only |
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Motor
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1 × Safran ENGINeUS 100 (or Siemens SP70D on prototype)
18 electric motors (each with its own rotor) |
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Total Power Output
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90–110 kW (120–150 hp)
~100 kW peak combined |
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Propulsion System
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Direct-drive electric motor with tractor propeller
Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with fixed-pitch propellers |
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transmission
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Direct drive
Direct drive (no mechanical transmission – each motor directly drives a rotor) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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96 knots (178 km/h)
~90 km/h (56 mph) |
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Top Speed
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135 knots (250 km/h)
110 km/h (68 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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Up to 220 nautical miles (407 km)
~35 km (22 miles) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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3 hours
~20 minutes (with reserves) |
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Climb Rate
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1,000–1,200 ft/min
~6 m/s (1,180 ft/min) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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14,000 ft (4,267 m)
~2,000 m (6,560 ft) |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Significantly lower than piston aircraft
~65 dB at 75 m (designed for urban low-noise operation) |
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Flight Modes
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Normal flight training configuration
Piloted, semi-autonomous, autonomous (future certification stages) |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G500 TXi / G3X Touch suite
Redundant fly-by-wire control, navigation, and flight management systems |
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Flight Control
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Conventional manual controls with digital monitoring
Triple-redundant autonomous flight control with pilot interface |
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Safety Features
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Whole-aircraft ballistic parachute (ASR Soteria)
18 independent motors (fault tolerance)
Redundant power distribution
Real-time diagnostics
Low noise, low vibration design |
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Emergency Landing System
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Integrated parachute + battery isolation safety
Parachute recovery system (airframe parachute) |
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Certifications
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In progress (FAA Part 23 Amendment 64)
Pursuing EASA SC-VTOL and FAA type certification |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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Side-by-side (2 occupants)
2 seats (side-by-side pilot + passenger) |
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Cabin Type
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Composite bubble canopy
Enclosed cabin with wide windows for panoramic views |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Integrated Garmin flight displays + iPad interface for systems
Minimalistic digital flight display, passenger information screen planned |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear compartment for flight bags
Small rear luggage space for carry-on bags |
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Other Features
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Quiet cockpit, low vibration, minimal maintenance
Climate control
Lightweight, ergonomic seating
Large windows for sightseeing |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2
2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger) |
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Payload Capacity
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204 kg (450 lbs)
~200 kg (441 lbs, including passengers + luggage) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Limited
~20–25 kg luggage allowance |
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