Swiss startup unveils the world’s first hydrogen VTOL jet

Swiss startup unveils the world’s first hydrogen VTOL jet

Swiss startup Sirius Aviation has unveiled what it says is the world’s first hydrogen VTOL (vertical take off and landing) aircraft — and an ambitious plan to have it in the air by 2025.

The challenge: Electric VTOLs (eVTOLs) are widely promoted as the next big thing in aviation, and dozens of companies developing their own versions of the vehicles — fleets of flying electric taxis planned to zip around cities and over traffic jams.

Like helicopters, eVTOLs can lift off and land without a runway, which means they can operate without airports or runways.

Unlike helicopters, eVTOLs are powered by electricity — this makes them quieter and more climate friendly, but the weight and limited energy density of their batteries means they also can’t fly as far.

Link: https://www.freethink.com/transportation/hydrogen-vtol