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Takeaways:
- The Robinson R44 helicopter is the first electric helicopter to go from one city to another.
- The route was 39 kilometres long, and the helicopter still had 50% of its battery state of charge at the end of the flight.
- “We believe we’re developing a really practical solution for short duration rotorcraft flights such as organ deliveries, pilot training, scenic tours and other inner-city trips,” said Tier 1 Engineering President Glen Dromgoole.
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