AutoFlight, an R&D specialist focused on autonomous flight and eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) technology, has achieved a major milestone in its quest to become certified for passenger flights by 2025. The company recently completed the world’s longest eVTOL flight, traveling 250 km (155 miles) on a single charge.
The flight took place at AutoFlight’s German testing facility on February 23, and was remotely piloted by a team on the ground. The successful trip surpassed the previous record of 248 km achieved by Joby Aviation in 2021.
AutoFlight’s 4th generation Prosperity I eVTOL used in the test flight is capable of achieving speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph). The company also states the eVTOL can offer all-electric range beyond the 250 km it achieved during the record setting journey.
Omar Bar-Yohay, president of AutoFlight, spoke to the company’s latest milestone: “This flight is both a great celebratory milestone, and a testament to the team’s incredible effort and progress in testing and incrementally pushing the aircraft’s performance envelope. It’s a remarkable achievement that shows our aircraft’s capability, and we are excited to continue working towards our next goals all the way to EASA certification in 2025.”
AutoFlight is one of hundreds of eVTOL developers, and is currently the name to beat in terms of distance. However, like most, the company is still seeking certification from aviation agencies to fly with humans aboard. With this latest milestone, AutoFlight is certainly one to watch as it continues its journey towards certification.
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