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Joby S4 eVTOL - Speed & Flight Time Records

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Flying Taxi Sets Speed & Flight Length Records                                                                         Source:  Joby Aviation Readies For Takeoff for Commuters Thanks to Joby Aviation, we may soon be hailing flying air taxis to get around cities.  The California-based startup's full-size prototype S4 has successfully completed what the company claims is the fastest flight of an eVTOL to date.  It hit speeds of 205 mph.  The previous record was 200 mph.  It is believed the eVTOL was piloted by remote control and is operating as a drone.  Joby has also established a new range record of 154.6 miles on a single charge during a 77-minute flight.  As a result of these test flights, Joby holds the current records for speed and f...