The eVTOL Insights Podcast

Mike is the society's Executive Director while Jim is Director of Strategic Development and the pair have been instrumental in increasing membership numbers and organising the many events for the VTOL industry. Fresh from the society's successful Forum 77 event earlier this month, Jim provides us with some early feedback while Mike talks more about the increase in the number of companies joining a...

In this episode, Michael talks about the background behind setting up his company, which specialises in the field of electromobility. He elaborates more on its award-winning technology, capcooltech, what benefits it can bring to the emerging eVTOL market, and the planned roadmap the company has to roll out products in line with the first passenger-carrying services. Michael also talks about capcoo...

In this this week's podcast episode, we were delighted to speak to Brad Hayden, CEO and Founder of Robotic Skies. The company is a global network of maintenance service centres for commercial drones and next-generation eVTOL aircraft. Prior to founding Robotic Skies, Brad was an executive at Aspen Avionics, a leading manufacturer of digital flight displays for business and general aviation aircraf...

Simon is responsible for the company's commercial strategy and global network of aerospace and infrastructure partners, where he leads a team of experienced professionals in the development of the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem. In this episode, Simon gives us an update on Jaunt's eVTOL aircraft, which has a planned roadmap to achieve certification and begin full-rate production by 2026. He also...

In this week's episode, we were delighted to be joined by Nicholas Flom, Executive Director of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. We talk about why the state is well positioned to take unmanned aircraft to the next level, what impact the network has had and how it can help other country states looking to develop networks of their own. Nicholas also talks about the...

In this episode, Pamela talks to us about the background behind joining Hyundai and goes into detail about the company's work in the industry and what it is working on at the moment. With all her expertise, she lists what she believes are the industry's biggest challenges and also tells us what impact Hyundai can have on the UAM market, especially with its proven automotive capabilities.

In this episode, Yun told us more about how the region is preparing for this exciting era of aviation and what Skyports is doing in the region to help the different cities and countries. He also gives his insight into what challenges the industry currently faces when it comes to deploying air taxi services, talks more about the infrastructure side and Skyports' VoloPort design, and summarises what...

In this episode, Dawn tells us more about the 2021 Women to Watch UAS Global Awards - of which she is an ambassador - which aims to recognise the amazing work being done by women in aviation and aerospace. She goes into detail about the award categories, the nomination process and the impact the awards have had since the first ceremony five years ago. Dawn herself won the Leadership Award in 2019....

This week, we were delighted to welcome back Vertical Aerospace. Dean is the company’s Lead Flight Test Engineer and leading the flight test campaign for its first certifiable eVTOL aircraft, the VA-X4, while Tim is Chief Engineer and responsible for leading its development. The pair update us about ongoing developments at the UK firm and also provide excellent insight into a host of topics, inclu...

In this episode, Saul talks to us about the technology behind SMAPAD, an electric propulsion system that generates cold jet propulsion, and the technology behind it. He also goes into detail about the two eVTOL aircraft it plans to bring to market, Æón and Kóan, and outlines the company's business plan over the next few years.

In this episode, David talks to us about Eve's plans for the market since its launch as the first spin-off from EmbraerX back in October 2020. He reveals more details about its services, eVTOL aircraft and some of the work it will be conducting with the UK's Civil Aviation Authority. David also shares his expertise of of the current state of the market, and where Eve can have the biggest impact.

In this episode, Alan talks to us in more about the company's technology and where he thinks it can have the most impact, from the growing urban air mobility market to logistics and healthcare. He provides exciting details of urban-Air Port's planned demonstrations in Coventry, UK, later this year, and gives his insight into the current state of eVTOL infrastructure at the moment.

In this episode, Vadim told us more about the work UAVOS is doing in this space and went into detail about the exciting progress it is making. He also gives his insight into the UAV market, what the potential applications will be and also talks about the future of autonomous operations in future.

In this episode, Bastiaan talks about Levitate Capital's role in the emerging eVTOL space and also gives his thoughts on the SPAC trend following recent announcements by Archer and Joby Aviation. While Dario provides more insight into Levitate Capital's white paper, which was published last year, and tell us the key trends he found when conducting its research.

In this episode, Tom talks about how Carlisle IT can bring added value to the growing eVTOL space. He talks about the various products Carlisle has to offer, and also expands on his talk at the Vertical Flight Society's VTOL Symposium, where he talks about how Partial Discharge Phenomenon can stall an eVTOL project.

Jon talks to us about the company's plans for this year and the collaboration opportunities which Irish Automation is looking to develop, as technologies begin to mature in the eVTOL aircraft market. He also goes into more detail about its Casia software, how it can offer significant advantages to multiple business use cases and shares his insight into where he sees the industry in the next five t...

In this episode, Daniel tells us about AV Living Lab - the world’s biggest city lab for creating human-centric future mobility solutions. He also goes into detail about the ARCH Urban Air Mobility Global Challenge, which gives cities the chance to win a VTOL simulator and help accelerate the integration of operations into their airspace.

In this episode, Jared talks to us about Aerial Transportation Solutions and how it is working with governments to help address the integration of unmanned aerial systems into their transportation systems. He goes into detail about the company's nine-step process, which includes public perception and demand, defining roles and airspace and land use planning, and gives his insight into how the indu...

With more than four decades of experience as a registered architect, Chuck talk about his role as Lead of PS&S' Urban Air Mobility Task Force and gives more insight into what the company can offer the industry as the ecosystem begins to mature. He also tells us the key things a vertiport needs to have in order for it to be successful.

In this episode, Joe tells us more about his love for aviation and what led him to become the company’s first CEO. He also talks more about AeroG Aviation’s aG-4 eVTOL aircraft and UV-4 UAV eVTOL, where they are at with developments with each one and provides his insight into how the current market is developing.

In this episode, Kevin talks to us about LIFT's HEXA eVTOL ultralight, and how it can help people experience an entirely new kind of flying. He tells us more about its features and what LIFT is doing to showcase this technology to those who haven’t sat in a cockpit. Kevin also expands on what LIFT is planning to do in 2021 and its exciting partnership with Agility Prime.

In this episode, Dr Mohseni talks about the company’s family of e-Starling aircraft, the background behind the concept and what he hopes it can do for the aviation market. The company recently completed flight testing of a half-scaled demonstrator, and he also provides more details of the roadmap towards development and production. We also talk about SAMAD aerospace’s vision for the world’s first...

In this episode, Yolanka tells us why CAMI was set up and what its aims and objectives in the next five years. She gives detailed insight into the work it has carried out this year, which includes helping to educate and inform others about eVTOL aircraft. We also talk more about local considerations and public acceptance of this new form of travelling in cities and regions.

This week, we talk to Kofi about Elroy Air’s end-to-end aerial cargo delivery system and get his reaction after it picked up a Gold Award at this year’s Industrial Design Excellence Awards. He also gives his insight into how the company can help make a difference in the way products are delivered by air, and goes into detail about Elroy Air’s partnership with EmbraerX.

In this episode, Tom talks about the technology behind WIngcopter’s eVTOL drones and also goes into more detail about the impact they’ve had on humanitarian projects in Africa and the South Pacific. He gives his insight into how the technology can help make air logistics quicker and more efficient, and previews the exciting work Wingcopter has in store for 2021.