Asia-Pacific AAM Report 1H 2023
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OEM OVERVIEW<br />
Bellwether Industries<br />
United Kingdom | Founded in 2019<br />
Bellwether Industries originated in 2013 and gained recognition by introducing Gazelle, an operational hovercraft prototype, in 2015. In<br />
January 2019, the company was officially registered in London, UK, with a focus on developing advanced solutions for Urban Air Mobility.<br />
Bellwether has developed a new type of aircraft called “Volar,” which is an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) with a hidden<br />
propulsion system. By building intelligent systems around the vehicle, Bellwether aims to elevate people’s experience of movement in<br />
urban mobility.<br />
VOLAR - MODEL ORYX<br />
(THE THIRD GENERATION)<br />
PROJECT<br />
TYPE<br />
OPERATION<br />
RANGE<br />
PHASE Detailed Design<br />
Wingless<br />
Piloted / Autonomous<br />
100 km<br />
CRUISE SPEED<br />
SEATS<br />
140 km/h<br />
230 km/h<br />
ELECTRIC MOTORS 3<br />
Bellwether’s Volars’ exterior design is reminiscent of a sports car. Its airframe conceals the propulsion system that allows for<br />
unparalleled agility and precision, creating car-like accessibility in urban mobility. The commercial model, set to be launched in 2028,<br />
will have an autonomous flying system and can carry up to four passengers. A Volar is intended for short to medium-range flights,<br />
reducing travel time in congested, highly populated areas simultaneously.<br />
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