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First Response eVTOL Services Could Support Early Adoption of Urban Air Mobility
Several eVTOL pioneers, including Jump Aero, Jaunt, and EHang, have plans for eVTOL emergency support aircraft.
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Jaunt Air Mobility has plans for an emergency medical version of its eVTOL family, called the Jaunt Jambulance. [Image: Jaunt Air Mobility]

Emergency medical service (EMS) providers could benefit as early adopters of eVTOL aircraft, according to experts speaking in a webinar organized by the National Business Aviation Association on July 31. This type of application, they argued, could also help to build public acceptance of the new technology, especially for urban air mobility operations.

The event was held on the same day that China’s EHang announced plans to use its 216 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) for firefighting. Webinar attendees also heard from startup Jump Aero, which is developing an eVTOL specifically for use by first responders.