Volocopter VC2
| VC-2 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Multirotor |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | e-volo |
| First flight | November 2013 |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | In development |
| Developed from | E-volo VC1 |
The e-volo VC200 Volocopter is a single-place experimental electric multirotor helicopter.[1]
Design and development
The e-volo VC-2 (or VC-200) is the second in a series of multirotor designs from the German company e-volo. The single-place, 16 motor, all-electric e-volo VC1 "Volocopter" was demonstrated on 21 October 2011. The VC2 is the next follow-on with 18 engines suspended around an aluminum truss frame that includes a center-mounted seat, battery, and Battery Management Unit. The proof-of-concept aircraft will be used to develop the E-volo VC Evolution 2P, a two-passenger enclosed volocopter with extended range and weight capabilities.[2]
The VC200 was demonstrated unmanned in November 2013 at an enclosed arena in Karlsruhe, Germany.[3][4][5] Two prototypes performed unmanned flight tests, with the first manned flight made on March 30, 2016 by Alexander Zosel.[6][7]
Specifications (VC2)
Data from EAA, Manufacturer
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Powerplant: 18 × Direct drive electric, 2 kW (2.7 hp) each
- Propellers: two-bladed
| External image | |
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 VC200 Video |
References
- ^ "e-volo VC2 to Make World Debut at AirVenture". Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ "The world premiere of the VC2 at AirVenture in Oshkosh/USA". Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "REVOLUTIONARY GREEN HELICOPTER MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT" Press Release, Vertical Magazine 21 November 2013. Accessed: 21 November 2013.
- ^ "Volocopter". e-volo.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "First Flight For Two-Seat Electric Rotorcraft". Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ^ "World Premiere: Volocopter is Flying Manned! - Dawn of a Revolution in Urban Mobility". Yahoo Finance. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "First Manned Flight For Volocopter". avweb.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
