I dunno, call me crazy, but this oddball of a flying eVTOL really goes uncanny valley for me in all senses of the word.
I don’t want to be mean about it, so there are are some great benefits to this strange vehicle.
Prehospital Emergency Care
Jump Aero's aircraft is touted as the quickest, safest, and most dependable means for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to reach the site of an emergency, administer initial medical assistance, and promptly return to address other emergencies. Jump Aero's electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle is set to revolutionize life-saving operations for first responders. Ok that’s pretty cool and useful.
Here's how it works: when a 911 call is received and the dispatcher determines that Advanced Life Support (ALS) is required, both a conventional ambulance and Jump Aero's eVTOL are dispatched to the scene simultaneously. In typical suburban areas, the Jump Aero eVTOL can arrive in half the time it takes for the ambulance (4 minutes instead of 8 minutes). In rural areas, the eVTOL may arrive 20-30 minutes ahead of the ambulance. These critical minutes have the potential to save tens of thousands of lives annually.
The vehicle is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, including a heart monitor, an automated CPR machine, oxygen supply, and other essential ALS first aid tools.
This technology lets prehospital emergency care agencies to make more efficient use of their paramedics, resuscitation experts, and medical doctor resources. It not only reduces response times but also minimizes the duration of time spent at the scene, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of emergency medical services.
Let’s get to the specs!
• 150 kg (330 lb) payload (1 person + equipment)
• 250 kts dash speed
• Capable of < 60 s deployment
• Arrive at any location within 50 km in less than 8 minutes
• 8 independent and cross-linkable 11 kWh batteries
• Single HVDC fast charging port
• Hovers at 2900 m density altitude with failed propulsor
• All azimuth hover in 20 kts wind
• Land on 10 deg slopes (most roads and driveways)
Here’s the link if you want to check em out! https://jumpaero.com/aircraft