Basic research on requirements for route planning when launching eVTOLs into society

A Case Study of Intercity Traffic in Kyushu Region

Abstract

In recent years, research and development of eVTOL has been progressing around the world, and in Japan, activities such as demonstration tests and route design for its introduction have begun in various regions. This study focuses on the nature of requirements for eVTOL route setting, and summarizes the trends in the perception of each requirement based on a questionnaire survey on route selection. It was suggested that requirements such as DID are often viewed as an additive factor regarding area considerations. Since requirements are perceived differently in different regions, it is important to identify and focus on requirements that can be the axis of discussion in each region.