Electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircrafts in a Civilian Urban Environment. Concepts, Technology and Legislative Framework

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing Concepts
  • Vertical Take-Off and Landing Overview
  • Methodology to Concept Analysis
  • The Lilium Jet
    • Technological Concept
    • Safety
    • Critical Analysis
  • Airbus A3 Vahana
    • Technological Concept
    • Safety
    • Critical Analysis
  • Aurora Flight Sciences Passenger Air Vehicle
    • Technological Concept
    • Safety
    • Critical Analysis
  • Kitty Hawk Cora
    • Technological Concept
    • Safety
    • Critical Analysis
  • Comparison of the Different Concepts
• Key Technology Challenges
  • Batteries
  • Noise Pollution
  • Autonomous flying
• Key Legislative Challenges
  • Organization of Aviation Law
  • Amendments to enable eVTOL Aircraft Operations
• Conclusion
• Outlook

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This Master's Thesis aims to evaluate the potential of flying cars, also known as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, to improve congested ground infrastructure systems in urban areas within a ten-year timeframe. The thesis focuses on assessing the feasibility and potential benefits of eVTOL aircraft in a civilian urban environment.

• Analysis of existing VTOL aircraft concepts and their technical feasibility.
• Identification and evaluation of key technical challenges related to batteries, noise pollution, and autonomous flying.
• Exploration of legislative requirements and potential amendments needed to facilitate eVTOL operations.
• Assessment of the impact of eVTOL technology on urban mobility and infrastructure.
• Evaluation of the potential timeline for the implementation of eVTOL aircraft in a civilian setting.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction to the growing problem of urban congestion and the potential of VTOL aircraft as a solution. It then dives into a comprehensive analysis of existing VTOL concepts, outlining their technological features, safety considerations, and critical analyses.

The subsequent chapters delve into key technology challenges, including the limitations of batteries, noise pollution generated by VTOL aircraft, and the development of autonomous flying capabilities. The thesis further explores the legislative frameworks governing aviation and the necessary amendments to enable eVTOL operations in urban areas.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This Master's Thesis focuses on the integration of electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft into a civilian urban environment. Key keywords and topics include: VTOL concepts, technology analysis, battery technology, noise pollution, autonomous flying, legislative framework, urban air mobility (UAM), and the future of transportation.