ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKE – OFF AND LANDING: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 9 June 2022

ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKE – OFF AND LANDING

The Union Civil Aviation Ministry is exploring the possibility of inviting manufacturers of Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to set up base in India.

□ What is eVTOL ?

✓EVTOL aircraft is one that uses electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically.

✓ Most eVTOLs also use what is called as distributed electric propulsion technology which means integrating a complex propulsion system with the airframe.

✓There are multiple motors for various functions; to increase efficiency; and to also ensure safety.

✓ It works on electric propulsion based on progress in motor, battery, fuel cell and electronic controller technologies.

✓ It is also fuelled by the need for new vehicle technology that ensures urban air mobility (UAM).