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AutoFlight Aviation Technology Unveils Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport

In an innovative leap toward sustainable transportation, AutoFlight Aviation Technology has introduced the world's first integrated sea-air solution for low-altitude mobility. This pioneering initiative combines a zero-carbon water vertiport with advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to enhance air mobility infrastructure across various aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.

This game-changing solution not only moves low-altitude aviation from theoretical frameworks into practical application but also addresses five critical use cases: energy platform maintenance, emergency rescue operations, high-frequency commuting, sea-air tourism, and networks of mobile water-based vertiports.

A Versatile and Rapidly Deployable System

The Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport operates as a floating hub and operational center. This vertiport features integrated eVTOL landing platforms, solar photovoltaic charging systems, intelligent dispatch, and advanced communication frameworks. This allows for expedited deployment without the need for on-land construction, thereby minimizing environmental disruption. The vertiport's electric design supports efficient take-offs, landings, and charging sessions while also enabling real-time coordination with eVTOL aircraft.

Compatible with AutoFlight's flagship models—including the industrial-grade White Shark, the cargo-capable CarryAll, and the six-seat passenger eVTOL known as Prosperity—this innovative system forms a cohesive, integrated network connecting land, sea, and air mobility solutions.

Enhancing Efficiency Across Multiple Applications

The Sea-Air solution significantly boosts operational efficiency across a variety of mission profiles:

1. Marine Energy Platform Maintenance: It expedites the movement of personnel and vital components, improving both speed and reliability.
2. Emergency Response: By integrating wide-area search capabilities with rapid eVTOL deployment, this solution reduces emergency response times while extending operational coverage.
3. High-Frequency Commuting: This technology allows for swift mobility across urban, coastal, and island regions, transforming journeys that previously took hours into mere minutes.
4. Sea-Air Tourism: It adds a premium ‘flight+’ option to high-value tourism experiences, enhancing travel appeal.
5. Mobile Vertiport Networks: Multiple water vertiports can be interconnected, facilitating high-throughput, multi-aircraft operational capabilities.

A Step Towards Low-Carbon Mobility

As the global call for sustainable transport grows louder, AutoFlight’s zero-carbon water vertiport presents a low-impact strategy for deploying urban and regional air mobility infrastructures. By utilizing existing waterways, cities can quickly establish electric aviation facilities without extensive land development requirements. Developed in collaboration with strategic partner CATL, this solution incorporates high-performance battery systems and cutting-edge clean energy technologies for both eVTOLs and vertiports, which collectively support the establishment of an eco-friendly air mobility ecosystem.

First Public Demonstration

AutoFlight recently conducted its inaugural public demonstration of the Sea-Air concept at Dianshan Lake in Kunshan. During this event, a 2-ton-class eVTOL successfully launched from the Zero-Carbon Water Vertiport. The demonstration included a formation flight involving multiple aircraft and showcased live airdrop missions, underlining the system's application potential in emergency situations and low-altitude logistics.

This introduction marks a significant milestone in the ongoing quest for transforming urban mobility and achieving sustainable transport solutions worldwide.

For more details and updates, visit AutoFlight's website.