AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Sustainable Cities & Communities
KEYWORDS
air traffic, over population, congestion
COUNTRY
France
DESIGNED BY
AirBus Helicopters
WEBSITE
http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/news-media/corporate-magazine/Forum-88/My-Kind-Of-Flyover.html#
CityAirbus
An electrically operated helicopter platform concept for multiple passengers.
CityAirbus is an electrically operated platform concept for multiple passengers. The aerial vehicle will have multiple propellers and also resemble a small drone in its basic design. Initially, it would be operated by a pilot – similarly to a helicopter – to allow for quick entry into the market. Later, however, it would switch over to full autonomous operations once regulations are in place, directly benefitting from Skyways and Vahana’s contribution (see nominations #2058 and #2065).