The goal of the development in January 2013 was a certifiable two-seat Volocopter, based on the VC Evolution 2P concept study.

In normal helicopters and gyrocopters (autogyros), the way up is blocked by the main rotor and the use of a total rescue system is not possible.

[1] Data from VoloRegion / Electric VTOL News by the Vertical Flight SocietyGeneral characteristics Performance The first planned use is the introduction of an air taxi service in Singapore within the next three years.

[6] As the eVTOL air vehicle does not emit exhaust gases and the noise emissions are low, Volocopter wants to offer services especially in urban areas.

[8][9] An initial study with ADAC Luftrettung, the operator of the largest fleet of rescue helicopters in Germany, concluded that the use of multicopters such as the VoloCity would be beneficial and could improve emergency care.