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Air taxi continue to gain momentum, but one problem continues to resurface: many cities have few places to land. AutoFlight believes it has the answer. The company has unveiled a zero-carbon aquatic vertiport that travels through rivers, lakes or coastal areas. This solar-powered platform acts as a mobile hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and aims to remove one of the biggest barriers to growth.
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AutoFlight's solar-powered water vertiport shows how air taxis could finally have flexible landing spots. (Auto flight)
The landing bottleneck that held back air taxis
eVTOL air taxis They promise quick trips that will beat traffic jams and turn long trips into short flights. The idea first emerged in the 1940s and 50s, when helicopter passenger transport was launched in the US and UK. These early efforts fizzled out because they were only successful in a few places. Rooftops and scattered piers created new crowding points. Without enough landing pads, the entire system stalled.
AutoFlight's new floating vertiport turns the model around. Instead of forcing cities to build permanent facilities that take years to build, the vertiport moves to the plane.
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The mobile platform supports fast charging and take-off of multiple eVTOL aircraft in real-world conditions. (Auto flight)
Inside a vertiport with carbon-free water
The vertiport is located on a self-propelled barge with a deck covered in solar panels. It uses clean energy to charge the eVTOL without relying on electricity. A small cabin serves as a departure lounge and technical room. Operators can move the platform where demand grows, giving cities much more flexibility.
It works with several AutoFlight aircraft. These include the six-passenger Prosperity vessels, as well as the White Shark and CarryAll vehicles used for cargo and industrial applications. Everyone can land, reload and take off from the same floating bushing.
Because the platform is solar-powered and does not require major construction, it can be deployed much faster than any land-based site.
First public demonstration on the water
AutoFlight demonstrated the entire system on November 22 at Dianshan Lake near Shanghai. The 2-ton eVTOL took off from a floating vertiport during public testing. The company also flew three aircraft in formation and carried out combat landings carrying supplies and life rafts. The event demonstrated how the system supports emergency operations and logistics at low altitudes.
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The system shows how floating hubs can enhance air mobility for commuting, emergency situations and tourism. (Auto flight)
Five sectors this system can change
This new platform supports a wide range of real-world applications that go far beyond simple city driving.
Marine Energy Services
Offshore wind farms and oil rigs often wait for hours for parts or personnel. AutoFlight claims the system can improve transport efficiency by more than ten times.
Emergency response
Teams can combine wide area searches with rapid air response. This cuts reaction time by more than half and increases the chances of survival.
High Frequency Travel
Cities along rivers and bays could build fast air routes without affecting roads.
Sea-air tourism
Tour operators could add “flight plus water“from experiences to premium travel.
Mobile vertiport clusters
Multiple floating hubs can be networked together during peak travel or disaster relief missions.
How AutoFlight promotes clean air mobility
Green aviation continues to grow in importance. AutoFlight has partnered with CATL to integrate high safety batteries into both its aircraft and vertiports. The system uses clean energy and low-impact infrastructure. It utilizes underutilized water surfaces and avoids large-scale construction. Cities can quickly deploy these sites, facilitating faster growth in air mobility.
What does this mean for you
Air taxi may seem far off, but this solution solves a real problem. Landing and charging pads remain the missing link. Floating vertiports open the door to fast routes between airports and city centers. They also set the stage for fast regional flights that cut travel time and reduce stress. Tourism operators could even use them to launch new travel experiences from water to air.
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Kurt's key takeaways
Air taxis will not be able to expand without increasing the number of landing spots. AutoFlight's solar water platform offers a practical option that uses clean energy and rapid deployment. If cities adopt this model, air mobility could move from concept to everyday use faster than expected.
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