The text discusses the evolution of transportation and the limitations of ground-based travel, emphasizing the potential of personal electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) to revolutionize mobility. It highlights ...
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Tsung Xu is a repeat founder and engineer focused on eVTOLs, with interests in aviation and technology, and a passion for building innovative personal flying vehicles.
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The author built a 130-mile capable VTOL drone in 90 days, showcasing their skills in CAD, 3D printing, and aerodynamic modeling. They faced numerous challenges during the project and are open to sharing more details about the des...
Tsung Xu is moving to Sunnyvale in the South SF Bay Area to build eVTOLs for personal use. He is attracted to the area due to the talent density, family-friendly environment, low crime rate, and natural beauty. He believes the Bay...
The author built and flew their own VTOL from scratch, despite having no prior experience in aerospace engineering. They encountered several challenges and setbacks during the build process, but ultimately succeeded in achieving a...
The text discusses the development of quadcopters with vision-based obstacle avoidance, focusing on the use of distributed electric propulsion, autopilot systems, and autonomous capabilities. The author details the process of asse...
02022 year in review
2022-12-31 • technology innovation startup covid-19 climate
The text is a review of the author's year in 2022, focusing on exploring frontier and climate tech startup ideas, connecting with like-minded people, and sharing his progress and learnings. The author also discusses his setbacks, ...
The author will be collaborating with two venture funds as a venture partner, sourcing deals and doing non-technical diligence on materials startups. They had conversations with managing partners and are looking to connect with st...
The article discusses the rapid growth of spider silk protein startups and the scaling up of biomaterials like spider silk and mycelium. It also highlights the novel properties of performance biomaterials and the potential applica...
The rise of synthetic polymers led to the commercialization of one of the most successful original products ever. This article discusses the lack of progress in new materials and the potential for a new materials paradigm. It also...
The text discusses the rapid transition to clean energy powered by solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries. It explores the driving forces behind the transition, the emerging opportunities, and the impact it will have on society. T...