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Daher EcoPulse vs Volocopter VoloCity

Daher EcoPulse vs Volocopter VoloCity

	Daher EcoPulse Volocopter VoloCity

Price	$495,000.00 $350,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	Daher Volocopter
Category	Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles

Overview Electric Flying Vehicle

Model	Daher EcoPulse VoloCity
Manufacturer	Daher (in collaboration with Airbus & Safran) Volocopter GmbH (Germany)
Announced	2019 2019
launched	November 29, 2023 Expected entry into service by 2025 (under certification)
Base Price	4950000 $300,000–$350,000

Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build

Aircraft Type	Hybrid-electric distributed-propulsion demonstrator (based on Daher TBM platform) Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi
Length	10.7 m (based on TBM 900) ~9.3 m (30.5 ft)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter	12.8 m 18 rotors on a circular frame, ~9.3 m overall diameter
Height	4.4 m ~2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Empty Weight	~700 kg (1,543 lbs)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	900 kg (1,984 lbs)
Passenger Capacity	4–6 2 (including pilot, later autonomous)
Cargo Capacity	Small luggage compartment (~20–25 kg / 55 lbs)
Landing Gear Type	Retractable tricycle gear Fixed skid-type landing gear

Power & Propulsion

Battery Type	High-voltage Lithium-ion (800 V DC system) Lithium-ion battery system
Battery Capacity	350 kW ~35 kWh (modular packs)
Battery Brand	Airbus Custom aviation-grade packs (partnerships with multiple suppliers, undisclosed)
Charging Input Voltage	High-voltage DC charging infrastructure
Charging Power	Up to 100 kW (target)
Charging Time	Fast swap in minutes / ~60 minutes standard charge
Solar / Hybrid Assist	Hybrid system (conventional turboprop + electric motors) battery-electric only
Motor	Six wing-mounted Safran electric propellers (e-propulsion units) 18 electric motors (each with its own rotor)
Total Power Output	350 kW combined ~100 kW peak combined
Propulsion System	Hybrid configuration combining a turboprop engine, turbogenerator, and distributed electric thrusters Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with fixed-pitch propellers
transmission	Direct-drive electric motors (no gearbox) Direct drive (no mechanical transmission – each motor directly drives a rotor)

Electric Flying Vehicle Performance

Cruising speed	~90 km/h (56 mph)
Top Speed	Estimated around 290 km/h (180 mph) 110 km/h (68 mph)
Maximum Range	~35 km (22 miles)
Endurance (Flight Time)	Less than 1 hour on battery power alone ~20 minutes (with reserves)
Climb Rate	~6 m/s (1,180 ft/min)
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)	~2,000 m (6,560 ft)
Takeoff / Landing Type	Conventional runway operation Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
Noise Level (dB)	Significantly reduced ~65 dB at 75 m (designed for urban low-noise operation)
Flight Modes	Hybrid electric and distributed propulsion modes Piloted, semi-autonomous, autonomous (future certification stages)

Safety & Systems

Avionics	Modified Daher TBM avionics with Airbus-developed distributed propulsion management Redundant fly-by-wire control, navigation, and flight management systems
Flight Control	Custom software enabling differential thrust for roll and yaw control Triple-redundant autonomous flight control with pilot interface
Safety Features	High-voltage battery management Synchronization of propellers (noise and vibration reduction) Redundant power systems 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	Demonstrator only (not yet certified for production use) Pursuing EASA SC-VTOL and FAA type certification

Interior & Comfort

Seating Layout	4–6 seats 2 seats (side-by-side pilot + passenger)
Cabin Type	Pressurized light aircraft cabin 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	Advanced power distribution, hybrid control interface Climate control Lightweight, ergonomic seating Large windows for sightseeing

Capacities

Passenger Capacity	4–6 2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger)
Payload Capacity	~200 kg (441 lbs, including passengers + luggage)
Cargo Capacity	~20–25 kg luggage allowance

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