Electric airplanes are coming at us a mile a minute with claims that seem to defy the laws of physics and maybe even Ohm’s Law. In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli takes a critical look at what most people in the industry consider to be a leading contender to own the urban air mobility market: the Joby S4. It’s a remarkable design and appears surprisingly mature. But can it make it through FAA certification on Joby’s claimed schedule? And will the imagined volume in the thousands ever materialize?
Why Electric Airplanes Face Such A Tough Haul: Joby Edition
Key Takeaways:
- The Joby S4 electric aircraft is presented as a leading and remarkably mature design in the rapidly evolving urban air mobility market.
- Skepticism remains regarding Joby's aggressive timeline for FAA certification and the feasibility of achieving its projected high production volumes.
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