On July 4, 2024, ERC System, a German advanced air mobility startup that until now had operated in stealth mode, unveiled an eVTOL aircraft designed specifically for the emergencies market. 

This aircraft has a 450 kg payload and boasts a number of features that are optimized for its use by emergency services operators. For example, it includes a high wing configuration and a large rear door to facilitate the loading and unloading of casualties. Its 5.2 m³ cabin is also designed to provide space for doctors and caregivers. 

Founded in 2019, ERC Systems is very clear about its market positioning, claiming that the aircraft is much faster than an ambulance and, at the same time, considerably cheaper to operate than a conventional helicopter. 

The Munich-based company, which has already built two full scale demonstrators, has also obtained the backing of DRF Luftrettung, a large operator of emergency services in Germany, as well as at least one regional administration in Bavaria in southern Germany. 

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