Volocopter VC200
Volocopter VC200 Ultra-Light Helicopter
The Volocopter VC200 (VC200) is a twin-seat, 18-motor, all-electric helicopter under development by German company e-volo. The helicopter is intended to be used as a new type of urban transportation platform.
Design and features of Volocopter VC200
Designed based on the e-volo VC1 proof-of-concept helicopter, the VC200 helicopter is constructed using a lightweight fiber composite material. It is a vertical take-off and landing platform with hovering capability. The design can serve as a base platform for developing manned aircraft or heavy-duty drones.
The airframe is fitted with a number of independently-driven rotors providing necessary thrust and buoyancy. Each rotor hub houses a two-bladed propeller, the angle of the blades can’t be adjusted.
The helicopter generates less noise and achieves zero emissions through replaceable energy sources. Its maintenance cost is very low since it features no mechanical control parts. The bearings of the electric motors and rotors also run with no wear and tear.
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E-Volo VC200: an eco-friendly 18-rotor electric Volocopter
E-Volo VC200 is a vertical-takeoff-and-landing, semi-autonomous, two-seat multicopter with an electric engine, with all parameters of flight piloted with a simple joystick.
Volocopter VC200 cockpit and avionics
The VC200 helicopter accommodates a pilot and passenger and can be either operated by the pilot or remotely controlled and operated completely autonomously.
It is equipped with flight control units, which feature a complete set of positioning sensors including pressure gauges, gyroscopes, accelerometers and magnetometers for all three spatial axes. It can be operated with one hand using a joystick.
The independent on-board computers enable automatic position control and direction control.
Engine and performance details of the ultra-light aircraft
The VC200 is equipped with 18 electric motors housed in a ring-shaped frame. The motors are powered by nine independent rechargeable batteries. Each electric rotor generates approximately 2kW (2.7hp) of power.
The rotors generate the entire uplift and ensure the control of the aircraft through targeted changes in the rotational speed. They also provide a stable flight and reduce the probability of errors against system failures.
The helicopter has a maximum speed of 100km/h and can take off with a maximum weight of 450kg.
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