Volocopter Overview
Pro stress-test →Volocopter is a provider of electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger transport aircraft. The company develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed to provide quiet, sustainable, and emission-free air transportation solutions, with primary offerings including the VoloCity air taxi for urban environments and the VoloRegion for regional connectivity. However, in December 2024, Volocopter filed for bankruptcy.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company claimed to be the first and only electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company to receive Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Volocopter was acquired by Wanfeng Group on March 14, 2025, providing a critical financial lifeline following its bankruptcy filing in December 2024. Despite regulatory progress and design certifications, the company faces significant operational and financial headwinds in the emerging urban air mobility market.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Volocopter's top competitors include Joby Aviation, Lilium and Autoflight. The urban air mobility sector faces significant headwinds; notably, Lilium Aerospace filed for insolvency in February 2025, underscoring the sector's funding and commercialization challenges. Joby Aviation has progressed further on public market pathway and regulatory certifications, while the sector overall remains pre-commercial.
Industry Context
Volocopter operates in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft (eVTOL).
Key facts
Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Bruchsal, Germany · Employees: 204 (as of April 2026) · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A