All aboard for a British success story in the making? Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace is closer and closer to becoming a reality, and Robert Llewellyn discusses its progress with its Chief Engineer, David King, and how better and better battery technology has made it all possible.
 
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00:00 Why this eVTOL episode matters
04:35 Who are Vertical Aerospace?
06:00 The São Paulo traffic jam idea
08:00 Why batteries finally made electric flight possible
13:30 David's background: V-22 Osprey & tiltrotors
17:30 Helicopters' Achilles' heels!
22:00 Why the Velo will be dramatically quieter
32:30Why electric motors are perfect for VTOL power spikes
44:30 Battery safety: fire testing & crash protection
47:30 Certifying to airliner safety standards
 
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