Autorotation isn’t a subject much discussed in the modern era of electric VTOL design. Shortly after the unveiling of the Bell Nexus, Michael Thacker, EVP of Bell, was asked whether the new aircraft would support autorotative emergency landings. His carefully crafted answer? …

We are currently witnessing the transition to electric and autonomous technologies, revolutionizing all forms of mobility. The impact of electrification within the automotive industry has been profound, and it’s just a matter of time before the wave of new technology completely disrupts the aviation industry. Drawing a parallel between the…

At the recent Uber Elevate conference, several high-profile architecture firms presented the latest conceptual designs for Uber skyports, the urban terminals that will handle thousands of passengers arriving from the suburbs each day. …

May 22, 2019 Brian L. Hinman Clover Aviation, Inc. About twenty years ago, I had this crazy idea of commuting to work in a helicopter. I became obsessed with the dream of living on the scenic California coast, spending my work day in the heart of Silicon Valley, and looking…

May 9, 2019 Brian L. Hinman Clover Aviation, Inc. It’s broadly accepted the electric and autonomous technologies are revolutionizing the automotive industry. Electric vehicles, while available for over a hundred years, started to become competitive with gasoline vehicles with the introduction of the Tesla Model S in 2012. In 2019…

Urban Air Mobility Will Not Succeed Without a Dedicated 5G Network April 17, 2019 By Brian L. Hinman Clover Aviation, Inc. As CEO of the newly-formed Clover Aviation, my primary goal is to address the exciting new Urban Air Mobility opportunity, developing an aircraft that will define the standard of…