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If implemented in New York City, a passenger could fly from JFK airport to downtown Manhattan in approximately 15 minutes. Each Volocopter also eliminates a car on the road, helping clean up current traffic on the ground. Volocopter hasn't stopped there. ey've perfected an automated network that makes Volocopter's extremely easy to fly. e machines have more than 100 microprocessors that aid stability and control, allowing them to be flown with a single joystick that requires little to no training. In some places, the Volocopters would also fly autonomously and link into the network that orchestrates air traffic control. With the network operating to its full potential, hundreds of Volocopters could safely maneuver throughout the high altitudes of a city. For anyone worried about the noise that might result from hundreds of Volocopters buzzing around town—don't worry—the company has addressed that concern, too. e 18 rotors operate on a single, narrow frequency band. Even with 18 rotors operating at once, the Volocopter will have the same output from 75 meters that a traditional helicopter would have from 500 meters. e goals and ambitions of Volocopter stand as a testament to how big dreams can change the present. Rather than building an electric helicopter and stopping there, the company has made significant strides in bringing imagined futures to the realities of today. If Volocopter can achieve its aim and become a mainstay in city travel, the future of air transportation may change for good. By addressing current traffic issues while offering a green solution that improves travel efficiency, the Volocopter could change how cities operate—and a world where we take to the skies on a daily basis may be even closer than we think. 2 0 1 - 7 4 6 - 9 9 9 6 M O N T V A L E . C Y C L E B A R . C O M V U E N J . C O M 137

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