4 years ago

Autonomous Flight Aims for Takeoff with $100M Series C for Flying Taxi Ambitions

  • British flying taxi startup Autonomous Flight is seeking $100 million in Series C funding to support the development and commercialization of its eVTOL aircraft

  • The company plans to open pre-orders for its six-passenger flying taxis in January 2022, aiming for certification and service launch by 2024

  • Autonomous Flight's focus is on intra-city travel, targeting routes like Charing Cross to Heathrow in London and exploring expansion to other UK cities.

      • ProblemTransportation

      "Travelling between cities can be time-consuming and stressful, especially during rush hour. Current transportation options are often crowded, unreliable, and inflexible."

      Solution

      "Autonomous Flight is developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, also known as flying taxis, to provide a faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly way to travel between cities. These aircraft can take off and land vertically, eliminating the need for traditional runways and allowing for more flexible routes. They are also designed to be quiet and have a minimal environmental impact."

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