eVTOL developer Volocopter has carried out an electric vertical take-off and landing flight test within the grounds of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles
The flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners hope to fly an eVTOL aircraft in central Paris later this year.
As dawn broke over Versailles, Volocopter’s aircraft took flight in front of the backdrop of the Grand Trianon and its surrounding gardens. Among those witnessing the flight were the company’s long-standing Parisian partners Groupe ADP and the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC).
Dirk Hoke, CEO of Volocopter, said: “I am elated with the dedication and professionalism of the Volocopter team who spent months to get where we are today. Every new location and flight take tremendous effort from us, our partners, and the authorities. The sustainable air mobility community is still at the start line, but today’s flight in this exceptional environment was the perfect closing ceremony to our summer, as we look forward to returning to Paris very soon.”
