Lilium Aviation

[jmp470]

I read the article today on them. Interesting concept and nice first flight. That would be a great commuter vehicle, if it ever gets fully developed.

I noticed that the flight was all done remotely, thus, no need for a test pilot.

 

[denverpilot]

I keep reading their name as Lithium ...

 

[Art VanDelay]

They claim it will still fly with up to 4 of those motors failed.

 

[luvflyin]

...............That would be a great commuter vehicle............

Maybe for the 9-5 crowd, in the sunbelt, in the summer

 

[Shepherd]

As a guy who flies, almost exclusively, electric powered RC airplanes, I'm wondering how useful a 7-10 minute flight will be.
I mention that number because that's about how long a battery lasts at full power.
Maybe they have a Flux Capacitor or something to power it.
I hope they do crack the stored power problem, because the concept is very cool.

 

[GeorgeC]

I hope they do crack the stored power problem, because the concept is very cool.

Could always use a turboshaft.