What Volocopter does

Volocopter is a German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer headquartered in Bruchsal, founded in 2011 to pioneer safe, quiet, and sustainable all-electric aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's product family comprises VoloCity (an 18-rotor, two-seat urban air taxi and the world's first EASA type-certified eVTOL), VoloRegion (a fixed-wing lift-and-cruise aircraft for city-to-suburb routes with up to 100 km range), VoloXPro (an ultralight multicopter for flight training and air sports priced at approximately $574,000), and VoloDrone (an all-electric cargo drone). All aircraft integrate with VoloIQ, a cloud-based fleet management and urban air mobility platform powered by Microsoft Azure, which delivers AI-driven predictive maintenance, routing optimization, and autonomous flight readiness capabilities.

Volocopter's business model spans aircraft hardware sales, planned per-flight air taxi services, managed emergency medical services partnerships, and pilot training programs. Go-to-market combines direct sales to city governments and aviation regulators with channel partnerships through helicopter operators (e.g., Jet Systems in France), flight schools (Euro Flight Test), and infrastructure operators (ADP, RATP). Following the December 2024 insolvency filing, Volocopter was acquired by Wanfeng Auto Holding Group (parent of Diamond Aircraft) in March 2025 for approximately €10 million and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft Group Austria, having retained approximately 160-180 of its prior 500 employees. Under new ownership, Volocopter has resumed certification work, secured a Special Flight Permit from Chinese regulators targeting Hangzhou as a launch city, and launched VoloXPro in April 2026 as its first commercial product.

Name

Volocopter

Legal name

Volocopter Technologies GmbH

Website

https://volocopter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Volocopter, headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, develops all-electric eVTOL aircraft (VoloCity, VoloRegion, VoloXPro, VoloDrone) and the VoloIQ cloud fleet management platform for urban air mobility, emergency services, and flight training. Acquired by Wanfeng/Diamond Aircraft in March 2025 after insolvency, it is repositioning around the VoloXPro launch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Taxi & Urban Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operators (TLAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Electric & Hybrid-Electric Propulsion (eVTOL/Regional) (IMABADAH)

Keywords

• Electric vertical takeoff aircraft
• EVTOL air taxi
• Urban air mobility
• Electric aviation solutions
• Multicopter aircraft manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruchsal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Taxi Services: Commercial passenger transport services using VoloCity and VoloRegion aircraft for urban and inter-city routes. Revenue generated from per-flight fees paid by passengers for point-to-point air mobility services.
2. Aircraft Sales: Sale of eVTOL aircraft (VoloCity, VoloRegion, VoloXPro) to operators, flight schools, and private customers. VoloXPro priced at approximately $574,000 for the ultralight category.
3. Emergency Medical Services: Specialized eVTOL aircraft for air rescue operations in partnership with organizations like ADAC Luftrettung. Includes medical transport, emergency response, and organ delivery capabilities.
4. Pilot Training: eVTOL flight training programs developed with Euro Flight Test for test pilots and flight test engineers. Training for transition from conventional aircraft to electric VTOL operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Volocopter designs, develops, and manufactures all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban and regional air mobility. Its product family includes the VoloCity air taxi, VoloRegion lift-and-cruise regional aircraft, VoloXPro ultralight multicopter, and VoloDrone cargo aircraft, all integrated through the proprietary VoloIQ cloud-based fleet management platform powered by Microsoft Azure.

Product overview

Volocopter offers a family of all-electric eVTOL aircraft integrated through its proprietary VoloIQ cloud platform. The product portfolio includes: VoloCity (urban air taxi with 18 rotors for megacities), VoloRegion (fixed-wing lift-and-cruise aircraft for city-to-suburb connections), VoloXPro (ultralight multicopter for air sports and training), and VoloDrone (cargo transport). All aircraft share core technologies including electric propulsion, redundant systems, and battery swapping capabilities. VoloIQ serves as the unified ecosystem platform connecting all aircraft for fleet management, passenger booking, infrastructure optimization, and autonomous flight operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VoloCity: Electric air taxi designed for urban air mobility, featuring 18 rotors and zero emissions.
• VoloRegion
• VoloXPro
• VoloIQ

Products and services

• VoloCity Two-seat, 18-rotor all-electric air taxi designed for urban air mobility in megacities. Features multiple redundant systems, 100+ microprocessors for stability and control, battery swapping for rapid turnaround, and noise signature 4x quieter than small helicopters. Target customers include city operators and air taxi service providers.
• VoloRegion Fixed-wing lift-and-cruise eVTOL aircraft designed to connect cities with suburbs. Accommodates up to 4 passengers with 100 km range, 250 km/h maximum airspeed, and 180 km/h cruise speed. Two propulsion fans and six electric motors. For commuter and inter-city transport operators.
• VoloXPro Electrically powered ultralight multicopter with modular design, fly-by-wire control, 18 rotors, 70 km/h cruise speed, 40 km maximum range, and 600 kg MTOM. Targets flight schools, flying clubs, air sports enthusiasts, and professional operators.
• VoloDrone All-electric cargo drone emitting zero CO2 and pollutants during flight, designed for heavy-lift logistics operations.
• VoloIQ Cloud-based aerospace platform powered by Microsoft Azure providing AI-driven fleet service and management, predictive maintenance, data enrichment and connectivity, smart infrastructure management, and seamless user integration via Fly & Ride booking feature. Designed for global scalability and autonomous operation readiness for eVTOL operators and urban mobility service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4x quieter than small helicopters; only 25% of Bell 407 chopper noise levels; inaudible at 120m distance in urban environments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Euro Flight TestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Partnership with EASA-certified flight school to develop training programs for eVTOL test pilots and flight test engineers. Aims to establish standardized pilot training for urban air mobility and support transition from conventional aircraft to electric VTOL operations.
• Wanfeng Auto Holding Group / Diamond AircraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Chinese automotive group Wanfeng Auto Holding (parent of Diamond Aircraft) acquired Volocopter in March 2025 for approximately €10 million following insolvency filing in December 2024. Diamond Aircraft and Volocopter worked intensively on new product development throughout 2025, including VoloXPro. Volocopter operates as wholly owned subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft Group Austria.
• Jet Systems Helicopters ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 February 2025French helicopter operator signed for VoloCity eVTOL aircraft with plans to launch eVTOL services in France. Partnership represents Volocopter's market entry strategy through established regional aviation operators.
• ADAC LuftrettungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading German air rescue organization for development and deployment of VoloCity in emergency medical services. ADAC Luftrettung has reserved two Volocopter multicopters for air rescue operations. Joint research project includes first-ever non-test pilots operating eVTOL under supervision with SimX Ground Station.
• Aéroports de Paris (ADP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure partnership for Paris commercial air taxi launch. ADP and Volocopter collaborated on vertiport development, noise testing at Pontoise airfield, and operational readiness planning for 2024 Paris launch (delayed).
• RATP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParis public transportation authority partnership for integrating eVTOL services with existing urban transit network. RATP conducting noise tests and route planning to explore how air taxis can work alongside city's transportation infrastructure.
• SimXmajorTechnology or IntegrationGround station technology provider for VR-assisted eVTOL flight operations. SimX Ground Station used by ADAC Luftrettung pilots for first-ever supervised non-test pilot eVTOL flight operations.
• EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for certification of eVTOL aircraft. Volocopter worked with EASA since 2019 to develop certification standards, achieved first eVTOL type certification (VoloCity 2024), and contributed to Part IAM regulatory framework for VTOL operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Joby Aviation: US-based eVTOL developer of a tilt-propeller air taxi targeting commercial passenger service. Most direct competitor to VoloCity, with both pursuing type certification (FAA for Joby, EASA for Volocopter) and commercial city launches.
• Archer Aviation: US eVTOL air taxi company developing a piloted 4-passenger tilt-rotor aircraft for urban air mobility. Competes head-to-head with Volocopter for airline partnerships, city infrastructure agreements, and FAA certification milestones.
• Lilium: German eVTOL developer of a ducted-fan regional air mobility aircraft (Lilium Jet). European peer pursuing EASA certification with a regional/lift-and-cruise design similar in concept to VoloRegion.
• EHang: Chinese autonomous eVTOL manufacturer pursuing passenger-grade autonomous flight and operating commercial demonstration flights in Asia. Competes with Volocopter in the same global urban air mobility market and was previously a competitor for early-mover certification status.
• Vertical Aerospace: UK-based eVTOL company developing the VX4 electric air taxi with pre-orders from major airlines (Virgin Atlantic, American, JAL). Direct competitor targeting the same EASA-certified commercial air taxi market.
• Beta Technologies: US eVTOL company building both passenger (ALIA) and cargo variants with FAA type certification progress and an integrated charging network. Comparable to Volocopter's multi-product family strategy (VoloCity + VoloDrone).
• Wisk Aero: Boeing-backed autonomous eVTOL developer focused on self-flying air taxis for urban markets. Pursuing FAA certification and commercial service with a similar long-term autonomy vision to Volocopter's VoloIQ roadmap.
• Eve Air Mobility: Embraer subsidiary developing the eVTOL air taxi with strong order book from airlines and operators. Competes for the same urban air mobility launch cities and operator partnerships targeted by Volocopter.

Broad incumbents

• Airbus: Global aerospace incumbent developing CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL as part of its broader commercial and helicopter portfolio. Represents a much larger, well-capitalized competitor with regulatory influence across EASA markets.
• Hyundai Motor Group (Supernal): Hyundai's urban air mobility division (Supernal) developing an eVTOL air taxi for commercial service by late 2020s. Backed by Hyundai's automotive manufacturing scale, comparable to the Wanfeng/Diamond support structure now behind Volocopter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/volocopter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Volocopter
• Facebookfacebook.com/volocopter.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volocopter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors35 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Volocopter