Transportation and mobility are some of the hottest segments right now where the latest innovation is happening. While multiple big companies are working on flying taxis, there are also startups that are more focussed on aerial vehicles meant for an individual. If you have an image of a bike that can fly, you are not far off. Two innovative startups from the TU Delft University, Talaria and Silverwing, are working tirelessly to realise their goals of developing the superior flying motorbike drone, which will be showcased at the upcoming Amsterdam Drone Week.
Hermes II
As mentioned above, two notable startups will show off their innovative single-person flying drones. Hermes II is one of the drones that the team Talaria is developing and it will be showcased for the first time during the Amsterdam Drone Week. This project is being worked upon over 30 students from the startup and the Hermes II is a 2-meter tall drone with a rotor diameter of approximately 2.6m.
As you can see from the artist’s representation of the Hermes II, it looks something like a cross between a motorbike and a helicopter. Furthermore, the drone supports a modular design so that its components can be upgraded when required, which can be helpful in increasing its range of applications. Alexander Essle, one of the students working on the project, believes that with new European regulations and more options for flying drones, major companies will take an interest in their offering.Â
Application of the Hermes II are also quite prolific. As per Essle, it can not only be used to transport personnel to inaccessible terrains such as dense jungles and mountainous areas. ‘In São Paulo, helicopters are already being used to transport people from one part of the city to another. Our Hermes II can do this much more efficiently and effectively,’ says Essle. The vehicle could also be employed to serve the cargo transport market.