What Is An Electric Aircraft?

An electric aircraft is an aircraft that is propelled through the air by an onboard electric motor.

An electric aircraft is an aircraft that is propelled through the air by an onboard electric motor. In contrast, traditional aircraft use gasoline or jet fuel to power an internal combustion engine. Electric aircraft are not a recent innovation with the earliest known electrically powered dirigible airship dating back to the late 1800s. However, a recent surge has occurred in electric aircraft development and adoption over the past 10 years due to environmental concerns, enhanced performance offered by emerging electric motor and battery technology, and significantly reduced maintenance costs associated with electric aircraft. Many plane and helicopter manufacturers are already selling one or more types of electric aircraft, which are expected to comprise a large portion of the personal aircraft market within the next 20 years.

A Short History Of The Electric Aircraft

Who Makes Electric Aircraft?

The following manufacturers make electric aircraft:

FlyNano LogoFlyNano
Models: FlyNano
Opener LogoOpener
Models: Blackfly
Vertical Aerospace LogoVertical Aerospace
Models: Poc, Seraph, VA-1X
Watfly LogoWatfly
Models: Atlas

Electric Aircraft In The News

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In Less Than 2 Days

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In Less Than 2 Days

JIll BinocheNov 1, 2020

A Tesla Solar Roof installation team has completed an install in less than 2 days. This did not include the amount of time that it took to install the underlayment,…

Tesla Solar Roof Installers Needed, Training Provided

Tesla Solar Roof Installers Needed, Training Provided

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Serial 1 Cycle Company Harley Davidson eBike Spin-Off

Serial 1 Cycle Company Harley Davidson eBike Spin-Off

Jon MentorOct 26, 2020

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a Harley Davidson spin-off, is announcing the availability of its first electric bicycle at midnight on November 16, 2020. Unlike several other ebike companies that simply…

Lavo Hydrogen Fuel Cell A Tesla Powerwall Rival

Lavo Hydrogen Fuel Cell A Tesla Powerwall Rival

JIll BinocheOct 18, 2020

Lavo Hydrogen Technology has introduced their new Lavo system, a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell battery for the home to compete with the Tesla Powerwall. The Lavo system will combine with…

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In 4 Just Days

Tesla Solar Roof Installed In 4 Just Days

JIll BinocheOct 16, 2020

A Tesla Solar Roof has been installed in just 4 days by Weddle & Sons Roofing in Auburn, Kansas. The installation included removing the existing roof, laying down a weatherproof…

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Manufacturers: FlyNano, Opener, Vertical Aerospace, Watfly

Colin is the Editor-In-Chief at Electric Guide and writes about electric mobility.  With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from SDSU, Colin presents a unique point of view in his articles, offering both technical expertise and extensive user experience with electric vehicles. Colin also writes for our sister publication Wear.guide. Send tips and story ideas to Colin at: colin@electric.guide