{"id":682436,"date":"2024-07-15T15:20:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T19:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/?p=682436"},"modified":"2024-07-18T17:47:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T21:47:23","slug":"volocopter-flying-taxis-paris-olympic-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/volocopter-flying-taxis-paris-olympic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Volocopter\u2019 Brings Flying Taxis to 2024 Paris Olympic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-682453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-4.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport Volocity\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-4-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The future is finally here&mdash;the French government has permitted electric air taxis that are set to be used in the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/olympics.com\/en\/paris-2024\">Paris Olympic Games<\/a>, potentially revolutionizing urban transportation. Thus far, only one VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volocopter.com\/en\">Volocopter<\/a>, has been authorized to operate their flying taxis during the event. Volocopter's air vehicles, or VoloCity, are two-seaters equipped with 18 electric-powered rotors.<\/p>\n<p>These sky cabs are permitted under several conditions, including approving a heliport construction on the Seine River near the Austerlitz railway station. This floating landing pad is among the first built specifically for flying taxis within the city. This initiative aims to showcase Paris&rsquo; advanced technology to a global audience and evaluate the feasibility of integrating flying taxis into the city&rsquo;s regular transportation system.<\/p>\n<p>The authorization, detailed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/jorf\/id\/JORFTEXT000049909600\">Journal Officiel de la R&eacute;publique fran&ccedil;aise<\/a>, states that the flying taxis can only be used until December 31, 2024. Additional restrictions have been placed upon Volocopter as part of the sanction. Considering the novelty of the flying taxis, flights will be limited to two per hour, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no more than 900 flights permitted during the experimental phase.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental concerns over the operation include potential noise pollution, energy consumption, and carbon emissions. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/news\/europe\/2024\/07\/10\/olympics-permission-for-flying-taxis-heliport-on-seine-sparks-legal-action-by-paris\/\">The National<\/a>, the Paris City Hall is planning to take legal action against the permit on the grounds of environmental impact. Additionally, Parisian local officials have unanimously rejected the concept, citing concerns that it caters exclusively to the elite and presents itself under the guise of environmentalism.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Volocopter aims to build a complete system of urban air mobility (UAM). They believe UAM can solve traffic problems caused by growing city populations worldwide, making the future more efficient and less crowded. According to Volocopter, they plan to continue their operations in Rome, Osaka, and NEOM following the Paris Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of flying taxis to Paris, there is a need to consider the environmental repercussions that accompany technological advancement. Balancing the promise of enhanced mobility with the need for sustainable practices will be crucial in shaping the future of urban transportation.<\/p>\n<h2>Electric air taxis are set to debut at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, potentially transforming urban transportation.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682450\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 750 511&quot;&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682450\" src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-3-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Volocopter, the only authorized VTOL company, will operate its two-seater Volocity vehicles from a newly approved heliport on the Seine River.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682456\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 750 511&quot;&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Volocity Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682456\" src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Volocity Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Environmental concerns over noise pollution, energy consumption, and carbon emissions have led Paris City Hall to consider legal action.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682473\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 750 511&quot;&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games-5-750\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682473\" src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games-5-750\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-5-750-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Volocopter plans to expand its operations to Rome, Osaka, and NEOM after the Paris Games, as the city balances technological advancement with environmental responsibility.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682447\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 750 511&quot;&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-682447\" src=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2.jpg\" alt=\"Volocopter Flying Taxi Paris Olympic Games Vertiport\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volocopter-Flying-Taxi-Paris-Olympic-Games-750-2-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Volocopter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volocopter.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/volocopter_official\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/volocopter.official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>h\/t: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/technology\/france-flying-taxis-paris-2024-olympic-games-volocopter-volocity-07-10-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designboom<\/a>]<\/p>\n<h4><em>All images via Volocopter.<\/em><\/h4>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Related Articles<\/span>:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/u-safe-remote-controlled-lifesaver\/\">Remote-Controlled Lifesaver Designed To Rescue People in Challenging Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/skydrive-flying-car-japan\/\">Japan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Flying Car&rsquo; 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