Maruti Suzuki, the largest car manufacturing company in India, is reportedly working on developing an electric air copter in collaboration with its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation. These air copters, which will be larger than drones but smaller than normal helicopters, will initially be launched in markets like Japan and America, with plans to introduce them in the Indian market later on.
Partnership with Suzuki:
Maruti Suzuki has entered into a partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation to manufacture electric air copters. The copters will have seating arrangements for at least three people, including the pilot. The company plans to first launch these air copters as air taxis in Japan and America, and then bring them to the Indian market. Maruti is exploring local manufacturing options to keep the price of the copters affordable.
Launch and Make in India:
The electric air copter, named Skydrive, is expected to be launched at the 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan. Maruti aims to eventually introduce this technology in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The company is currently researching the Indian market to identify potential customers and partners. Affordability is a key factor for the success of air copters in India, according to Kento Ogura, assistant manager of Suzuki Motor.
Differences from a helicopter:
The Maruti Suzuki Electric Air Copter, weighing 1.4 tonnes, is almost half the weight of a conventional helicopter during take-off. This light weight allows it to use building roofs for take-off and landing. The electrification of the copter has significantly reduced its components, leading to lower manufacturing and maintenance costs.
Summary of the News:
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- Maruti Suzuki is collaborating with Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop an electric air copter.
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- The air copters will be larger than drones but smaller than normal helicopters.
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- They will be initially launched in Japan and America as air taxis.
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- Maruti Suzuki plans to bring the air copters to the Indian market as well.
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- The copters will be named Skydrive and will have seating arrangements for at least three people.
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- Maruti is exploring local manufacturing options to keep the price affordable.
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- The electric air copter is expected to be launched at the 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan.
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- Maruti aims to introduce the technology in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
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- The copter’s light weight allows it to use building roofs for take-off and landing.
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- Electrification has reduced the copter’s components, leading to lower manufacturing and maintenance costs.
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