Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in Aerospace and Defense - Thematic Intelligence

Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in Aerospace and Defense - Thematic Intelligence

Summary

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are a variety of aircraft types that utilize electric power to hover, fly, take off, and land vertically. Driven primarily by a growing demand for urban air mobility or ‘air taxis’ to proliferate short-range air travel in congested cities, this technology has seen growing interest since the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) published the ‘Puffin Papers’ in 2009 and 2010. This concept design demonstrated the ability to fly a single-person craft with a Lithium-iron-phosphate battery, and since then there has been a wave of start-ups seeking venture financing, investment from transport companies such as Uber and United Airlines, and established names in the aerospace world launching their own projects or collaborating with smaller firms.

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are a variety of aircraft types that utilize electric power to hover, fly, take off, and land vertically. Driven primarily by a growing demand for urban air mobility or ‘air taxis’ to proliferate short-range air travel in congested cities, this technology has seen growing interest since the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) published the ‘Puffin Papers’ in 2009 and 2010. This concept design demonstrated the ability to fly a single-person craft with a Lithium-iron-phosphate battery, and since then there has been a wave of start-ups seeking venture financing, investment from transport companies such as Uber and United Airlines, and established names in the aerospace world launching their own projects or collaborating with smaller firms.

Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the defense market.

Analysis of the various eVTOL programs currently under development, as well historical electric aircraft and autonomy research initiatives.

Scope

• The key next-generation technology and air transport challenges that the electric aviation sector faces are covered.
• The investment opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole eVTOL value chain are covered.
• Highlights from the range different eVTOL programs currently being undertaken by various military organizations and private companies.

• Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
• Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the Unmanned Maritime Vehicles theme.
• Understanding how spending on eVTOL aircraft will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.