Published 21 August 2023
Are electric helicopters a good idea?
Imagine a helicopter that doesn't need fuel like cars do. It's called an electric helicopter! Just like the toys you might play with that use batteries, these helicopters use really big batteries to make their propellers spin and fly up in the sky.
Imagine what you can do with an electric helicopter - short trips around cities or towns could become like sky taxis and much quicker than waiting in traffic queues!
People might use electric helicopters to fly over cities and beautiful nature spots without making a lot of noise or pollution.
They could also help doctors reach sick people faster because they can land in smaller spaces and even go to hard to reach places as ambulances.
So, electric helicopters are not only fun but also good for the planet and for helping others!
But, electric helicopters can be a good idea for some reasons and not so good for others.
Good Ideas:
- Nature's Friend: Electric helicopters are kind to our planet because they make less yucky stuff in the air and don't make loud noises like regular helicopters do.
- Cheaper Flights: Using electricity can be cheaper than special helicopter fuel, so it might be easier for more people to go on cool helicopter rides.
- Go Anywhere: These helicopters can land in small spots, like in your backyard, so they're like adventure taxis for places that are hard to reach.
- Smart Inventions: Making electric helicopters helps scientists and inventors think of new ways to make things work better and cleaner.
Not-So-Good Ideas:
- Not Too Far: Electric helicopters might not be able to fly really far distances because their power doesn't last as long as regular helicopters.
- Waiting Game: It takes a while to fill up their energy, so sometimes you might have to wait before going on a ride.
- Costly Start: Getting all the special parts for electric helicopters can be very expensive, so they might cost a lot to buy.
- Heavy Load: The things that make electric helicopters work are heavy, and that can make it hard for them to carry lots of people or things.
So, electric helicopters can be awesome because they're kind to Earth and let us explore, but they also have some things that need fixing, like going far and costing a lot.
So future engineers - would you like to help make these helicopters fly faster, further and for longer....the challenge is waiting for you to help solve it!