Why Flying Car Startups Are Seeking A Quiet Takeoff

Joby recently wrapped two weeks of noise profile data collection with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aero's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign. Here's an excellent overview by The Wall Street Journal on why this is critical to the future of air transportation.

If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. To find out just how quiet its craft currently is, eVTOL startup Joby is utilising NASA’s Mobile Acoustics Facility. But just how quiet will these crafts need to be to take off? Photo composite: George Downs