The Vertical Space #40 Eric Allison, Joby Aviation: The Sound of Silence
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May 9, 2023 Eric Allison, Joby's Head of Product, discusses Joby Aviation's focus on minimizing aircraft noise, market strategies, certification processes, autonomous operations, and pricing strategies. The conversation delves into the importance of intentional design for noise reduction in electric planes, challenges in urban air mobility, and the revolutionizing impact of air taxis on transportation systems.
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Noise Reduction in Electric Aircraft
- Low noise doesn't automatically come with electric aircraft.
- Significant engineering and design are crucial for minimizing noise.
Early Noise Reduction
- Prioritizing noise reduction from the start of the design process is crucial.
- Retrofitting for low noise is difficult and less effective.
Accuracy of Uber Elevate White Paper
- The Uber Elevate white paper's core assumptions about urban air mobility remain largely accurate.
- Timing predictions were aggressive, but necessary to propel the industry.