Odys Aviation's Unique Hybrid Plane

Unique, High-Speed Design


                                        
Source: Odys Aviation


Hybrid E-Plane, Wing Configuration of Rotors For Vertical Takeoffs/Landings & Forward Thrust

Long Beach, California-based aircraft startup Odys Aviation is developing a hybrid electric, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) for regional commuting, like NYC to DC or LA to San Francisco.  The company just raised $12.4 million in seed money from a prominent group of backers, including Giant Ventures, Uber Elevate cofounder Nikhil Goel and Cruise Automation founder Kyle Vogt to develop its unique aircraft with fast speed and long range.

Revolutionizing Regional Travel

Led by co-founder and CEO James Dorris, Odys is developing an electric hybrid VTOL to revolutionize regional air commuting.  The vehicle is designed to carry 2 pilots and 9 passengers.  The speed, range and cruising altitude are impressive.  Maximum range is 1,000 miles; maximum speed is 345 mph, and the maximum cruising altitude is 30,000 feet. The vehicle has what are called "blown wings".  The wings bend in such a way that the thrust from the rotors can be directed downward as well as rearward in a very quick, adjustable way for vertical takeoffs and forward flight.  The company believes this unique approach to flying is particularly well suited for "short hop" regional air travel.  They expect to fly a full-scale demonstrator prototype in 2023.  To take a look at many more flying concepts, go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B093J89VF5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8N76XBV9Y135EV82VVW4


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