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It is the development, my dear, that started from the sport of Formula One, and the companies raced to reach the strongest friction on the track to support speed and stability at sharp curves to ensure victory.
Yes, we saw this perspective about earnings that turned into reality, and we heard this voice resounding powerfully in the corners of the world.
“We and the world are ready for flying car racing. We have built vehicles and developed the sport, secured stadiums and attracted sponsors and technical partners. Now is the time for the world’s most advanced, innovative and ambitious car brands, OEMs and motorsports teams to become part of the most exciting new motorsport evolutionary and revolutionary.
Upon unveiling the Airspeeder Mk4, which is piloted by the most skilled pilots on Earth, Matt Pearson, CEO of Alauda Aeronautics, reviews the features of the revolutionary vehicle as follows:
“Alauda Aeronautics is looking for OEM partners to join it in a revolutionary new race car, as we unveil the Airspeeder Mk4 – the world’s first and fastest flying car.”
Designed and built in Adelaide, South Australia, the Airspeeder Mk4 is the world’s fastest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. It is capable of reaching a top speed of 360 kilometers per hour (225 mph) in just 30 seconds from kick-off. Stand up, it is designed to set the standard for performance and technology and embodies the all-new sport of high-speed jet racing, with its advanced electric propulsion system, and advanced aerodynamics.
With a take-off weight (MTOW) of only 950 kg, the Airspeeder Mk4 model, with its revolutionary aerodynamic design, can travel up to 300 km before recharging again, with very low exhaust emissions.
The new aircraft is an advanced model of the remotely piloted Mk3, which has successfully completed more than 350 test flights and participated in two Airspeeder test races in South Australia in 2022.
Space inspired
Like all fast vehicles, the race-focused Mk4 comes with a revolutionary design to maximize agility at high speeds and low altitudes. It is equipped with two technologies inspired by the aerospace industry to give it unprecedented speed and ability to maneuver and fly within this large range.
The Airspeeder Mk4 is powered by a 1,000 kW (1,340 hp) turbo-generator that feeds power to the batteries and motors. Specifically designed for use in eVTOLs, this revolutionary technology allows green hydrogen to be used as a fuel, providing safe, reliable and sustainable power over long distances of more than 300 km (188 miles).
Alauda Aeronautics’ “Thunderstrike” engine includes a unique afterburner made using advanced 3D printing technologies, used in the aerospace industry for rocket engines. The combustion chamber design keeps the hydrogen flame temperature relatively low, which greatly reduces nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions.
Hydrogen is considered an ideal fuel for future aviation, particularly travel by private civilian aircraft.
It has a high energy density and can be stored in a lightweight and compact form, which makes it suitable for small aircraft; It is also non-toxic and produces no emissions except for pure water, so it does not cause air pollution. Furthermore, since hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it would simply rise up and disperse into the atmosphere in the event of a leak, reducing the risk of fire or explosion.
In addition to moving the current eVTOL industry into the next generation H2eVTOL era, this technology has the potential to significantly reduce emissions and create a sustainable future for individual air travel.
Pivotal artificial intelligence
Most eVTOL vehicles are steered using tilt rotors, which are positioned vertically for takeoff and landing and horizontally while cruising. In contrast, the Mk4 Maneuvers uses a unique propulsion system in which an artificial intelligence (AI) flight controller adjusts four rotor pairs mounted on lightweight 3D-printed axles. This not only makes the Mk4 fast in a straight line, but also capable of maneuvering with the incredible precision that is essential in close action racing. In fact, it does not look like a multi-copter but more like a jet fighter or a Formula 1 racing car.
Flight tests
Alauda Aerospace plans to begin flight testing of the Mk4’s chassis and powertrain, including the first manned flights of the aircraft, in the first quarter of 2023. The aircraft will be ready for launch in the Airspeeder Racing Championship in 2024.
Great vision
The Airspeeder racing series has a huge international fan base and attracts the best pilots in the world. But it’s more than just an amazing display of speed and skill. It is also a testing ground for sustainable green propulsion systems, with the potential to change how we all travel in the future.
Alauda Aeronautics is already looking beyond racing to a world where private flying cars are an everyday reality, and a viable means of urban transportation. The company includes a team of engineers and designers from companies such as Airbus, Boeing, Ferrari, MagniX and McLaren, all of whom are confident that its technologies can make air travel faster, more efficient and more sustainable with the environment.
“You will see these technologies on the racetrack,” says Matt Pearson, CEO of Alauda Aeronautics. However, eVTOLs really are the trillion dollar industry.
