SkyZero Podcast
Technology
About
SkyZero.io is the source for intelligence on electrified aviation. Our podcast focuses on in depth interviews with leaders in the electrified aviation space. Hosted by Kyle Hodgson, founder @ SkyZero.io https://skyzero.io https://skyzero.substack.com
Episodes
- Urban Skylab: Drones, eVTOLS sharing city airspace
This SkyZero Podcast episode features Vries Strookman from Urban Sky Lab, who discusses the integration of drones and eVTOLS in urban airspace. The episode explores how cities can approach these new challenges in electric aviation.
- Back to the future of aviation charging with Jurjen de Jong
Jurjen de Jong, an early EV charging pioneer and founder of GreenFlux, shares insights on the development of charging standards like Type 2 AC and OCPP. The discussion compares automotive and aviation charging, exploring connectors like CS…
- Why did Heart Aerospace change their all electric airliner to hybrid electric?
Heart Aerospace explains its design change from the all-electric ES-19 to the hybrid-electric ES-30. The decision was driven by Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) reserves and regional airline economic considerations.
- #1 in electric aviation: E-Flight Academy's Matthijs Collard
Matthijs Collard, co-founder of E-Flight Academy, shares insights on building a flight curriculum around electric aircraft like the Pipistrel Velis Electro. The interview also covers their solar mini-grid and record-setting flight hours.
- How to make a hybrid electric regional aircraft fly
Ben Stabler, CTO of Heart Aerospace, details the ES-30, a 30-seat hybrid electric regional aircraft. He explains its electric-only range of 200km and hybrid range of 800km, discusses its development from the ES-19, and addresses market pre…
- Aviation charging innovators: Joby Aviation with Robert Rowland
Robert Rowland, Senior Engineer on Joby's charging team, shares insights into the Global Electric Aviation Charging System. The discussion highlights Joby's innovative, first-principles approach to designing a charging system specifically…
- Batteries in aviation with Dr. Haroon Junaidi
Dr. Haroon Junaidi, an expert in battery design for mobility and creator of the Electric Aviation YouTube channel, joins the SkyZero Podcast to discuss advancements in battery technology for aviation.
- Hybrid Electric aviation with Ampaire's Ed Lovelace
This episode features an interview with Ed Lovelace of Ampaire, discussing hybrid electric powertrains and their work on the Electric Eel Skymaster and eco Caravan conversion kits. The conversation touches on the technology behind these sy…
- SkyZero.io Podcast Teaser
The SkyZero.io podcast will feature interviews with people making electric aviation work. SkyZero.io is a resource for information on electric aviation.