Powering urban air mobility

Rolls-Royce has developed the propulsion and distribution system for the CityAirbus demonstrator, an all-electric multicopter designed to demonstrate proof of concept for carrying up to four passengers at a maximum speed of 120km/h. The CityAirbus had its first untethered flight in December 2019 and is currently undergoing a more extensive experimental test campaign. This presentation will update the symposium on the technology and capabilities that can help meet the specific requirements of eVTOL propulsion systems.