Pipistrel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Performs First Hover

The Nuuva V300 is designed to carry 460 kg (1,014 lb.) up to 300 km (185 mi.).

Credit: Pipistrel
Pipistrel has successfully completed the first hover flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototype. The flight of the uncrewed cargo VTOL was conducted at Pipistrel’s test facility near Gorizia, Italy. The prototype was powered solely by electric propulsion...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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