Although some are in denial about it, the love affair with batteries for electric airplanes is, for the short term, on hold. To meet minimum performance, designers are increasingly looking at hybrid drives that may incorporate battery systems. In this AVweb VODCAST, Embry-Riddle’s Dr. Pat Anderson explains why this is so. He also explains why the idea of scaling up a DJI drone to carry people doesn’t work.
AVweb VODCAST: Why Electric Airplane Designers Are Turning To Hybrid Drives
Key Takeaways:
- The immediate future for all-battery electric airplanes is on hold, with designers increasingly adopting hybrid drive systems to meet performance requirements.
- Embry-Riddle's Dr. Pat Anderson explains the shift towards hybrid drives and why the concept of scaling up DJI drones for human transport is unfeasible.
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