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 is highlighted as a leading and remarkably mature electric airplane design for the emerging urban air mobility market.
- Despite its advanced design, significant skepticism exists regarding its ability to meet proposed FAA certification schedules.
- Doubts are also raised about the feasibility of Joby's projected high production volumes for the aircraft.
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