![]() The Airspeeder eVTOLs – called Speeders – are designed, engineered and built by Alauda Aeronautics, an electric aviation company based in Adelaide, also founded by Pearson.Īlthough remotely piloted, for now, the Speeders which will be used in the Grand Prix series will feature human pilots actually in the eVTOLs themselves.Īccording to Airspeeder, tech including collision avoidance software, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, autonomous pilot failure safety systems and redundant motors will ensure safety in what will clearly be an exciting but potentially dangerous sport. “As we stand on the cusp of the 21st century’s great leap forward in delivering on the promise of flying cars, the role competition plays is as important as ever.” “Every transformative moment in human transportation has been accelerated by motorsport,” said Airspeeder founder Matt Pearson. On this occasion, pilot Zephatali Walsh defeated Fabio Tischler in a remotely operated head-to-head, but while victory was sweet the real significance was that eVTOL circuit racing is underway. “Digital sky tracks and a light approach to infrastructure means racing can take place in a range of locations and landscapes from marine to forest and desert settings.” ![]() “The races will be staged in places where racing has never been seen before, according to Airspeeder. The event was the first in the inaugural EXA Series, set to act as a feeder league for a global Grand Prix series in 2024 to take place in the skies above a variety of different countries. ![]() New eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) racing league Airspeeder has held what it hailed as the “world’s first electric flying car race” in the salt flats of Lake Lochiel, near Adelaide in South Australia. Just as we are getting used to the idea of electric flying cars, they’re already racing each other. ![]()
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