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In prototype, Joby Aviation's eVTOL flies over 240 km on a single charge
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Rafael Ramos
7/29/2021
Air taxi maker eVTOLs, Joby Aviation, announced that it has flown over 240 km with its prototype. The flight was not recorded on digital flight tracking platforms because the aircraft does not have a regularly active transponder.
Vertical takeoff took place in Big Sur, California, where the aircraft flew in 11 circles around the region and landed again. The space covered was 154.6 miles (248.75 km). The flight time was one hour and 17 minutes, with an average speed of 193.83 km/h.
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With the use of lithium-ion batteries adapted for use in aviation, this is the longest flight recorded. The engineers decided to use an 811 NMC cathode (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt based) and a graphite anode cell, so that the energy supplied is sufficient for both power and autonomy and the useful life, which is 10,000 flight cycles.
“We've achieved something that many considered impossible with today's battery technology,” said CEO JoeBen Bevirt.
Studies for eVTOL to become a reality have been ongoing for a long time. But the tests continue.
“Although we still have a lot more testing to do, reaching this milestone is an important validation of our technology and I'm incredibly proud to have played a small role in what is, as far as we know, the longest all-electric eVTOL flight to date,” said Justin Paines, Joby's test pilot.
The entry of the aircraft into commercial service, already with certification, is scheduled for 2024.
Watch the flight video on the external link below.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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