Electric Airplane

An electric airplane is an aircraft that is powered primarily by electric motors, which are fueled by electricity stored in batteries or generated in-flight through other means such as solar panels or fuel cells. Unlike traditional airplanes that rely on internal combustion engines fueled by aviation gasoline or jet fuel, electric airplanes utilize electrical energy to operate their propellers or fans, resulting in reduced emissions and potentially lower operating costs. Electric airplanes can vary in size and purpose, from small drones for aerial photography to larger passenger aircraft under development for commercial flights. The shift towards electric aviation aims to improve sustainability in the aerospace industry by minimizing the carbon footprint and noise pollution associated with air travel.