In the 2010s, a wave of startups emerged, each racing to bring air taxis to major cities around the world.

Today their plans are coming to fruition.

If they succeed, traveling in major cities will transform dramatically in the coming years.

0:01 - The Race for Air Taxis Begins
In the 2010s, a wave of startups emerged, each racing to bring air taxis to major cities around the world.

0:33 - EHang: Leading in Autonomy
EHang's early focus on full autonomy gives it a first-mover advantage in Urban Air Mobility. Their EH216-S is a fully autonomous, electric aerial vehicle.

1:57 - Joby Aviation: Speed and Range
Founded in 2009, Joby Aviation is developing a five-passenger eVTOL with high speeds and long range, targeting a 2025 launch.

3:47 - Volocopter: Short Urban Hops
Volocopter, a German company, plans to deploy its two-passenger VoloCity for short urban flights by 2025.

5:02 - Archer Aviation: Tackling Traffic
Archer Aviation aims to launch its Midnight air taxi by 2026, focusing on reducing urban congestion with its four-passenger aircraft.

6:11 - FlyNow Aviation: Simplifying Air Mobility
FlyNow Aviation’s eCopter, set for 2026, will operate on pre-determined routes for safer, simpler regulatory approval.

6:54 - Lilium: The Jet-Powered Air Taxi
Lilium is developing a five-passenger electric jet eVTOL, targeting longer distances and a 2026 delivery start.

7:35 - Vertical Aerospace: Fast-Track to Commercial Viability
Vertical Aerospace’s VX4, a four-passenger eVTOL, aims for commercial launch in 2025 with major airline partnerships.

8:39 - AutoFlight: Inter-City Innovation
AutoFlight’s Prosperity I is designed for longer inter-city flights, expected to be the first of its kind in China by 2026.

9:30 - Wisk Aero: Autonomous Air Taxis by 2030
Wisk Aero, backed by Boeing, aims to deploy fully autonomous air taxis first in New Zealand, with a target of 2030 for wider deployment.

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