SOURCE: AFI
Hyderabad-based aerospace startup, BluJ Aero, has made significant strides in India’s aviation sector by successfully conducting the first full-scale live flight demonstration of its electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) aircraft. The historic event took place at the Nadergul airfield on Friday.
The prototype, touted as India’s largest privately built aircraft, showcases the potential of indigenous innovation in the field of advanced air mobility. BluJ’s vision is to revolutionize regional air travel by providing faster, more affordable, and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
The startup is focused on developing long-range autonomous eVTOL aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric propulsion. This cutting-edge technology aims to address the limitations of battery-powered electric aircraft, enabling longer flight ranges and heavier payloads.
Maruthi Amardeep Sri Vatsavaya, CEO and Co-founder of BluJ Aero, expressed optimism about the future of electric aviation in India. The successful flight demonstration is a major step towards realizing the company’s goal of making regional air mobility more accessible and sustainable.
Key Features of BluJ’s EVTOL:
Autonomous Flight: The aircraft is equipped with advanced autonomous flight capabilities.
Long-Range Capability: The aircraft is designed to cover distances of up to 300 kilometers with a payload of 100 kilograms.
High-Speed Cruise: It can cruise at speeds that allow for travel between two points within an hour and a half.