In this episode, Dr. Di Pietro—an aerospace engineer and innovator with nearly two decades of global experience—shares how his early fascination with flight and a career spanning defense, automotive, and autonomous vehicle technologies led him to the forefront of advanced air mobility.
He discusses AMSL Aero’s mission to build Vertia, a hydrogen-electric tilt-wing eVTOL designed to connect Australia’s far-flung regions while dramatically cutting aviation emissions. Unlike most eVTOL developers focused on urban air taxis, AMSL’s emphasis is on long-range, zero-emission regional flight—addressing Australia’s unique geography and the essential role aviation plays in delivering healthcare, freight, and connectivity to remote areas.
The conversation explores how hydrogen power unlocks range and efficiency, AMSL’s roadmap toward type certification and a 2030 commercial launch, and the company’s collaboration with international partners and the Australian government to develop the hydrogen ecosystem.
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In this episode, Dr. Di Pietro—an aerospace engineer and innovator with nearly two decades of global experience—shares how his early fascination with flight and a career spanning defense, automotive, and autonomous vehicle technologies led him to the forefront of advanced air mobility.
He discusses AMSL Aero’s mission to build Vertia, a hydrogen-electric tilt-wing eVTOL designed to connect Australia’s far-flung regions while dramatically cutting aviation emissions. Unlike most eVTOL developers focused on urban air taxis, AMSL’s emphasis is on long-range, zero-emission regional flight—addressing Australia’s unique geography and the essential role aviation plays in delivering healthcare, freight, and connectivity to remote areas.
The conversation explores how hydrogen power unlocks range and efficiency, AMSL’s roadmap toward type certification and a 2030 commercial launch, and the company’s collaboration with international partners and the Australian government to develop the hydrogen ecosystem.
Episode 190: Martin Ding, Founder and CEO of Albatross.ai
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2 months ago
Episode 190: Martin Ding, Founder and CEO of Albatross.ai
In this episode, Dr. Yuanyuan “Martin” Ding, shares his journey from working at leading aerospace companies to launching his own startup focused on developing an Autonomous Flight System (AFS) designed to boost safety, efficiency, and scalability in the low-altitude economy.
The conversation discusses how Albatross.ai is tackling challenges around AI integration, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making, as well as its collaborations with OEMs, operators, and regulators. Martin also reflects on the regulatory landscape in China, the global path toward aviation autonomy, and the opportunities AI can unlock for Advanced Air Mobility.
Hear Martin’s entrepreneurial insights, the milestones Albatross.ai is targeting and his vision for how autonomy could reshape everyday transport in the next decade.
The eVTOL Insights Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Di Pietro—an aerospace engineer and innovator with nearly two decades of global experience—shares how his early fascination with flight and a career spanning defense, automotive, and autonomous vehicle technologies led him to the forefront of advanced air mobility.
He discusses AMSL Aero’s mission to build Vertia, a hydrogen-electric tilt-wing eVTOL designed to connect Australia’s far-flung regions while dramatically cutting aviation emissions. Unlike most eVTOL developers focused on urban air taxis, AMSL’s emphasis is on long-range, zero-emission regional flight—addressing Australia’s unique geography and the essential role aviation plays in delivering healthcare, freight, and connectivity to remote areas.
The conversation explores how hydrogen power unlocks range and efficiency, AMSL’s roadmap toward type certification and a 2030 commercial launch, and the company’s collaboration with international partners and the Australian government to develop the hydrogen ecosystem.
