Brazil-based, Moya Aero, has announced it has already completed 87 successful flights of its autonomous eVTOL aircraft since trials began last December at the SDA4 Airfield on the outskirts of São José dos Campos-SP, reports a press release.
The testing campaign has seven phases, from ground tests to automatic mode flights. Moya is now at the end of Phase 4 and making final adjustments to the aircraft’s vertical flight capabilities.
“The pilot controls the frontal and lateral velocity, and the tuning in this phase corresponds to the outer loop, “ explains the release. “By the end of Phase 4, the aircraft will fly in position mode, with velocity as input. Automatic takeoff, mission, and auto-landing are possible at this stage.”
The company is committed to continuing the trials throughout 2024:-
- Phase 5 involves the aircraft in vertical mode, including takeoff, flight to pre-defined points, return to home, and automatic landing.
- Phase 6, is the transition to horizontal flight and repeating the vertical phase adjustments.
- Phase 7 marks the completion of the mission, including vertical takeoff, transition to horizontal flight, vertical flight and landing.
The release continues, “We are confident our aircraft will revolutionise the industry and provide a safe, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation for all.”
Moya believes these extensive trials will lead to commercial service during 2026.
Background
Founded in 2020, Moya Aero is a spin-off of ACS Aviation, a Brazilian aeronautical engineering, aircraft research and development company located in São José dos Campos. With more than 20 years experience behind the Moya team, it is the first high-capacity autonomous vehicle built in Latin America.
Seed4Science, Hards and Techstars have invested in Moya alongside the support of FINEP in developing the prototype. Helisul Drones, ProAero, and Certifica Drones are partners.
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