Vertical Aerospace’s electric urban air taxi has completed its maiden untethered flight, marking a significant milestone for the Bristol-based startup.

The flight took place on Wednesday at Cotswold Airport in southwest England, where a full-scale prototype of the VX4, the  company’s eVTOL, flew at about 70km/h or 40 knots.

According to the company, the aircraft was remotely piloted and reached the targeted speed powered only by its battery propulsion system. It managed to lift, hover, fly, and land successfully.

You can see footage of the flight in the video below: