How these new electric aircraft could disrupt the $49 billion helicopter industry

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eVTOLs could have a major impact on the aviation industry — here's why. Watch the full video:

Vertical lift aircraft have existed for more than a century in the form of helicopters. But theAn estimated 200 companies are working to build electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles , a new type of small passenger aircraft designed for transportation within congested urban environments.

"Helicopters are very expensive to operate for a number of reasons, but the biggest reason is that they have multiple points of failure, which eVTOL aircraft won't," said Michael Leskinen, president of

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Dope!

When I was a kid in the sixties they said we'd be taking vacations on the moon soon. Today all were doing is sending people to take a lap around the moon.

Wow

Boycott Tesla

that looks like they took a small drone and turned it into a big drone

More trash from cnbc. Look at how ridiculous it is. Small number of passengers and only a concept.

Why are military planes all not flown by remote? Pointless deaths

Is a pilot license needed? If not then this is truly a breakthrough in transportation and the future of civilization as we know it!!

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