The LA-8, NASA's New eVTOL Testbed

NASA Langley has created a new technology testbed for Urban Air Mobility called the LA-8, or the Langley Aerodrome 8. The LA-8 is a modular unmanned aerial vehicle that will help revolutionize how we travel over urban landscapes. Join us LIVE on Friday, April 24 at 1pm EST for the premiere of a new video that's all about this innovative NASA technology.
Langley aeronautics researchers David North and Steve Geuther will be live during the premiere to answer your questions and interact with viewers. You can also read more about the LA-8 ahead of time and submit questions early in the comment area. Get more info here: go.nasa.gov/2x...
Add a reminder so you don't miss our Premiere Party - it's going to be a lot of fun! 🍿
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[@Build_the_Future]

I love the idea of NASA helping the private industry and letting them do what they do best.

[@johnnygoodmo898]

What's the update on this research? Especially, the "off nominal" control aspect? Thanks.

[@willemvandebeek]

this was fascinating

[@wenquanlu5856]

looking forward to it, but noise is a big problem

[@blackturbine]

8 motors with tri blade propellers
Efficiency is out the window

[@inzhener2007]

Need analysis of how this COVID-19 aviation crisis will affect the UAM concept and progress! Urgently!