Mercedes Benz Unveils Volocopter Concept at 2020 Auto Expo

• Published On: 6 February 2020
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The Volocity 1.3 scale makes an appearance at Auto Expo 2020.

Mercedes Benz thrilled their guests by presenting their flying car concept-Volocopter at the Auto Expo 2020. Volocity 1.3 scale was displayed in Hall number 15 at the Greater Noida Expo Mart. 

Build on drone technology, these aircraft carry a minimum of two people. With an aim to offer affordable on-demand air taxi service and save time by flying people to their destination, Volocopter envisions its aircraft to operate over short distances only. It comes with a 2X prototype along with 18 rotors that feature a flight time of 30 minutes. With an aim to open a completely new dimension to urban mobility, Volocopter covers a maximum range of 27 km. 

Currently, it has just unveiled the concept. The company is striving to get a commercial certification from the European Aviation Safety Authority. There are expectations that it might open its first commercial route within the next two-four years.