The Brazilian company's prototype completed 59 flights at low speed and begins preparation for the next stage of certification
Eve Air Mobility, which develops the first Brazilian flying car, announced the completion of the hovering and low-speed flight phase of its eVTOL prototype, advancing the development and certification program of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Over 59 flights and more than 100 test points, the company validated control systems, aerodynamic performance, propulsion and energy management. Tests began at speeds below 15 knots (27.8 km/h) and then progressed to about 20 knots (37 km/h), including simultaneous maneuvers on all four control axes.
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The first demonstrations of automatic landing and the simplified fly-by-wire mode, used as redundancy of the main system, were made. The prototype also reached an altitude of 65.5 meters and remained in flight for up to 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
According to Eve, noise levels were within expectations, while batteries and propulsion systems performed above initial projections.
The next phase foresees ground tests to prepare for the transition flights, scheduled for the second half of 2026. At this stage, the company will validate the integration between the vertical lift and horizontal displacement thrusters, before the start of the wing-sustained flight.
