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Charging Forward: New eVTOL Concepts Advance

Charging Forward: New eVTOL Concepts Advance

  • 22 Jun 2017 09:59 AM
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To those immersed in the world of traditional helicopters, it may take a little time to fully comprehend what Uber Elevate’s on-demand urban air transportation vision actually entails.

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AHS Commentary: Not Just Helicopters

AHS Commentary: Not Just Helicopters

  • 22 Jun 2017 09:39 AM
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At the Forum 73 Grand Awards Banquet, the leaders of the major rotorcraft manufacturers and Uber Technologies’ chief of product development talked about the future of vertical flight. Uber imagines a world where on-demand transportation leverages the vertical dimension to connect people efficiently and affordably through a network of vertiports with electrically-powered VTOL aircraft. A score of companies are now developing one- to four-seat aircraft that could enable achieve this vision. (See “Charging Forward”)

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Uber Elevate Summit (2017)

Uber Elevate Summit (2017)

  • 05 May 2017 01:33 PM
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Uber Technologies hosted its Elevate Summit on April 25-27, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. According to the company, the intent was that: "Leaders from vehicle manufacturing, regulatory bodies, venture capital, and aviation technology will share research and plans for a path forward, and your participation is crucial. We encourage representatives from relevant industries, research institutions and regulatory bodies to join us."

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Uber Partners with ChargePoint to Develop VTOL Charging Solutions

Uber Partners with ChargePoint to Develop VTOL Charging Solutions

  • 25 Apr 2017 01:20 PM
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Uber has partnered with ChargePoint to develop charging solutions that will fit any vertical take-off and landing vehicle (VTOL) manufactured. Chargepoint will design, develop, and manufacture these solutions for utilization at Uber Elevate Vertiports by 2020.

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Uber Partners with Hillwood to Create Vertiports for VTOL Network in Dallas-Fort Worth

Uber Partners with Hillwood to Create Vertiports for VTOL Network in Dallas-Fort Worth

  • 25 Apr 2017 01:19 PM
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Uber plans to operate a network through which electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOL) in numerous cities worldwide, including Dallas-Fort Worth, will provide transportation and delivery logistics services. Uber has partnered with Hillwood on a key piece of creating an Uber Elevate network in the Metroplex. Hillwood will exclusively develop and construct vertiports for a future Uber Elevate network throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Hillwood will be Uber’s first US real estate partner in this initiative.

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Uber Partners with Pipistrel Aircraft to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

Uber Partners with Pipistrel Aircraft to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

  • 25 Apr 2017 12:54 PM
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Uber has signed a partnership with Pipistrel Aircraft producer for large-scale deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) in order to fulfill its mission of providing a safe, reliable transportation service to everyone, everywhere. The goal of this partnership is to enable users of a future Uber Elevate Network to request an Pipistrel electric VTOL.

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Uber to Collaborate with Bell Helicopter to Develop Urban Electric VTOLs

Uber to Collaborate with Bell Helicopter to Develop Urban Electric VTOLs

  • 25 Apr 2017 12:48 PM
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Uber will be working with Bell Helicopter as a collaborator to accelerate the eventual large-scale deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) in order to fulfill its mission of providing a safe, reliable transportation service to everyone, everywhere.

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Uber Partners with Aurora Flight Sciences to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

Uber Partners with Aurora Flight Sciences to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

  • 25 Apr 2017 12:42 PM
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Uber has signed a partnership with Aurora Flight Sciences for large-scale deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) in order to fulfill its mission of providing a safe, reliable transportation service to everyone, everywhere. The goal of this partnership is to enable users of a future Uber Elevate Network to request an Aurora Flight Sciences electric VTOL.

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Uber Partners with Mooney to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

Uber Partners with Mooney to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

  • 25 Apr 2017 12:41 PM
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Uber is excited to announce a partnership with Mooney for large-scale deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) in order to fulfill its mission of providing a safe, reliable transportation service to everyone, everywhere. The goal of this partnership is to enable users of a future Uber Elevate Network to request a Mooney electric VTOL.

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Uber Partners with Embraer to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

Uber Partners with Embraer to Manufacture Electric VTOLs

  • 25 Apr 2017 12:39 PM
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Uber has signed a partnership with Embraer for large-scale deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) in order to fulfill its mission of providing a safe, reliable transportation service to everyone, everywhere. The goal of this partnership is to enable users of a future Uber Elevate Network to request an Embraer electric VTOL.

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