Airspeeder eVTOL flying car with incorporated printed parts.
Founded by Adelaide entrepreneur Matt Pearson, Airspeeder is the world’s first electric flying car racing series aimed at building the ultimate performance flying car that defies gravity and defines a new age of mobility.
Advances in 3D manufacturing aerospace technologies has facilitated the rapid development of the electric flying cars. Utilising UniSA’s Industry 4.0 Testlab capabilities has allowed the Airspeeder team to make their cutting-edge vision to reality.
eVTOL prototyping of parts, including airframe components, were printed in the UniSA Industry 4.0 Testlab. Various printers were used depending on the eVTOL craft application. The Stratasys J735 Polyjet printer was used to print prototype taillights and headlights that were incorporated directly into the eVTOL craft. Larger body parts were printed on the Fortus 450mc printer while other system component mounts were printed using the Markforged Mark Two carbon fibre printer.
3D printed aviator helmet for testing.
“The services provided by the Testlab have largely assisted us in our development of aerospace technology.”
- Callan Cranenburgh, Aerospace Engineer, Airspeeder.
Utilising the UniSA Industry 4.0 Testlab’s suite of technology and technical staff support, has been able to assist Airspeeder’s engineering program and ultimately progress their R&D development. Both parties look forward to a continued collaboration into the future.
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