WHERE TO RECHARGE FLYING CARS

Prototype Helipad and Base

Source:  BART Technologies

Empowering Electric Flying

Burlington, Vermont based BETA Technologies

is developing an electric, vertical

takeoff and landing aircraft. It also

has invented a fascinating piece

of infrastructure for the future of

flying air taxis, flying cars, drones

and electric planes.  It's a prototype

helipad and rapid recharge station.

The design of the structure is

modular and the concept is unique.

Burlington International Airport

A prototype structure has been

built at Burlington International

Airport.  It can recharge a 6-seat

electric passenger plane, 

which is what BETA is building,

in an hour.  The structure offers

lounges and other accomodations

for the crew and can also serve

as a way station for medical and

other supplies during an

emergency.

Green Power

BETA uses a combination of 

electric power and solar

charging to recharge the

electric flying vehicles.  The

structure is particularly

designed for the coming wave

of electric air taxis and their

need for fast and reliable

recharging.  The company is

looking to sell these structures

throughout the US and abroad.

BETA executives say their

"rapid recharge solution" with 

its 20 foot high landing platform

is perfect for crowded urban

areas where the first fleets of

air taxis will soon be in service.

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