Volocopter conducted the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles.
This unprecedented 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 aspire to return to Paris later in the year to fly the eVTOL aircraft in central Paris.
As dawn broke over Versailles, Volocopter’s aircraft took flight in front of the iconic backdrop of the Grand Trianon and its surrounding gardens. The flight was celebrated onsite with the company’s longstanding Parisian partners Groupe ADP and the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), who worked relentlessly to orchestrate this successful flight.
The successful execution of this flight reinforces the ultimate attestation of trust in the safety of the aircraft and the Volocopter brand from the French and European aviation authorities, partners, and guests who have witnessed our countless flights around the world.
“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 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”, said Dirk Hoke, CEO of Volocopter.
