DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FLYNOW eCOPTER COULD REVOLUTIONIZE TRAVEL Source: FlyNow Australian startup FlyNow Aviation has developed a small, electric helicopter that's being called revolutionary for city commuters. Here's what we know: It's an eCopter, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle eCopter uses a co-axial drivetrain with 2 rotor propellers The company says the 2 rotor propellers make it more efficient and stable Range is 31 miles on a charge Top speed is 81 mph Said to be quiet as a dishwasher Comes in 3 versions: 1 or 2 passengers and cargo transport Flown autonomously by auto-pilot Powered by battery electric powertrain with lithium-ion batteries Company is working on a hy...