Flight service system

Abstract

To increase use opportunity of flight service using an eVTOL.SOLUTION: A flight service system provides flight service using an eVTOL. The flight service system stores management information including a flight schedule of each eVTOL. The flight service system acquires photographing desire information including at least a photographing spot according to a desire of a first user using the flight service. The flight service system selects a second eVTOL capable of photographing the first eVTOL on which the first user is boarding according to the photographing desire information on the basis of the management information and the photographing desire information. The flight service system sets a flight schedule of the second eVTOL so as to photograph the first eVTOL according to the photographing desire information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a technology for providing flight services using an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL).

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a parking assistance system. When a vehicle enters a parking lot, the parking assistance system acquires an image of the surroundings of the host vehicle by a camera mounted on the vehicle. Then, the parking assistance system synthesizes an around-view image showing a bird's-eye view of the surroundings of the host vehicle based on the image. A user designates an empty parking space in the around-view image.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Flight services using an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) are known. There is room for improvement in the provision of such flight services.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a flight service system that provides flight services using an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). The flight service system includes one or more processors and one or more storage devices that store management information including the flight schedule of each eVTOL. One or more processors acquire photography preference information that includes at least photography spots that match the preferences of a first user using the flight service. One or more processors, based on management information and desired imaging information, select a second eVTOL capable of imaging the first eVTOL on which the first user is aboard, according to the desired imaging information. One or more processors set the flight schedule for the second eVTOL to photograph the first eVTOL according to the desired imaging information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to this disclosure, a photography service will be provided as part of a flight service utilizing eVTOLs. More specifically, a second eVTOL capable of photographing the first eVTOL on board the first user according to the user's photography requests will be selected. The flight schedule of the second eVTOL will then be determined to photograph the first eVTOL according to the user's photography requests. The first user will be able to obtain photographs / videos of the first eVTOL on board while they are flying. This will improve user satisfaction with the flight service. As a result, it is expected that opportunities to use flight services utilizing eVTOLs will increase. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the overview of the flight service system. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the overview of the photography service as part of the flight service. [Figure 3] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the processes related to the photography service. [Figure 4] This is a conceptual diagram to explain scheduling. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing an example of a management system configuration. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0009] 1. Overview of the Flight Service System Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the overview of the flight service system 1 according to this embodiment. The flight service system 1 provides flight services using an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) 10.

[0010] The eVTOL10 is a small, lightweight VTOL powered by an electric motor. More specifically, the eVTOL10 comprises a rotor, a power unit, and a control unit. The power unit includes an electric motor that rotates the rotor, a battery that supplies power to the electric motor, etc. The battery is a storage battery, such as an all-solid-state battery. Alternatively, the battery may be a fuel cell. The control unit controls the flight of the eVTOL10 by controlling the power unit. Compared to conventional aircraft, such an eVTOL10 has features such as space saving, low cost, and low noise. In addition, the eVTOL10 can hover in the air and rotate in place. Therefore, the eVTOL10 can create a new experience that cannot be experienced on a normal passenger aircraft.

[0011] The landing / takeoff area 20 is the location from which the eVTOL 10 takes off or lands. The landing / takeoff area 20 may include charging facilities, battery exchange facilities, maintenance facilities, etc. Examples of landing / takeoff areas 20 include airports, airfields, helipads, building rooftops, eVTOL hangars, etc. Another example is that the landing / takeoff area 20 may be a car dealership. By using a dealership as the landing / takeoff area 20, it becomes possible to seamlessly connect ground mobility services using cars with flight services using eVTOL 10. It also becomes possible to provide both mobility services in a one-stop shop.

[0012] In Figure 1, landing field 20-1 is the departure point, and landing field 20-2 is the destination. Flight service user U boards eVTOL10 at landing field 20-1. The eVTOL10 carrying user U takes off from landing field 20-1, flies towards landing field 20-2, and lands at landing field 20-2. User U disembarks from the eVTOL10 after it lands at landing field 20-2.

[0013] User terminal 30 is a device used by user U. Examples of user terminal 30 include smartphones, tablets, PCs, etc.

[0014] The management system 100 manages the entire flight service. For example, the management system 100 manages the eVTOL 10, the takeoff and landing field 20, accepts flight reservations from user U, determines the itinerary (flight route and flight schedule) for user U, etc. The management system 100 can communicate with the eVTOL 10, terminals installed at the takeoff and landing field 20, and user terminals 30. Typically, the management system 100 uses wireless communication. The management system 100 may consist of a single management server or it may consist of multiple management servers that perform distributed processing.

[0015] As mentioned above, the eVTOL10 can hover in mid-air and rotate in place. Therefore, the eVTOL10 can create new experiences that cannot be experienced on conventional passenger aircraft. For example, the eVTOL10 could stop at a spot with beautiful scenery during its flight from takeoff / landing site 20-1 (departure point) to takeoff / landing site 20-2 (destination point). User U, who is on board the eVTOL10, can enjoy the beautiful scenery from that spot at their preferred angle.

[0016] 2. Photography Services 2-1. Overview According to this embodiment, a "photography service" is provided as part of a flight service using the eVTOL 10. The photography service is a service that takes pictures of the eVTOL 10 in which the user U is boarding from the outside during flight. The taken photos or videos (moving images) are provided to the user U.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of the photography service. The first user U-1 is a user U who desires the photography service. The first eVTOL 10-1 is the eVTOL 10 in which the first user U-1 boards. For example, the first eVTOL 10-1 flies from the takeoff and landing site 20-A (departure place) to the takeoff and landing site 20-B (destination). The first user terminal 30-1 is the user terminal 30 of the first user U-1.

[0018] The second eVTOL 10-2 is an eVTOL 10 that takes pictures of the first eVTOL 10-1 from the outside during flight. The second eVTOL 10-2 is equipped with a camera C capable of taking pictures of the outside. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the departure place of the second eVTOL 10-2 is the takeoff and landing site 20-B, but it is not limited thereto. The departure place of the second eVTOL 10-2 is arbitrary.

[0019] The second user U-2 may board the second eVTOL 10-2. That is, the second eVTOL 10-2 may take pictures of the first eVTOL 10-1 while transporting the second user U-2 to the destination. In this case, both the transportation of the second user U-2 and the photography of the first eVTOL 10-1 are achieved in one flight, which is efficient. The second user terminal 30-2 is the user terminal 30 of the second user U-2.

[0020] The second eVTOL 10-2, while in flight, will photograph the first eVTOL 10-1, which is also in flight. As described later, the shooting spot will be set according to the wishes of the first user U-1. For example, the shooting spot will be a location or area where a landscape desired by the first user U-1 (e.g., mountains) will be visible in the background. At that shooting spot, the second eVTOL 10-2 will photograph the first eVTOL 10-1, on which the first user U-1 is aboard. The first eVTOL 10-1 and the second eVTOL 10-2, both in flight, may communicate with each other, share their positions, and fine-tune the shooting position and timing.

[0021] The second eVTOL 10-2 transmits the captured photos / videos to, for example, the management system 100. The management system 100 transmits the received photos / videos to the first user terminal 30-1 of the first user U-1. The first user U-1 can then obtain photos / videos showing the first eVTOL 10-1 that they are currently flying.

[0022] As another example, the second eVTOL 10-2 may communicate with the first eVTOL 10-1 immediately after taking a picture of it and send the captured photo / video to the first eVTOL 10-1. The first eVTOL 10-1 then provides the received photo / video to the first user terminal 30-1 of the first user U-1 on board. The first user U-1 can then acquire photos / videos of the first eVTOL 10-1, which they are on board, in near real-time.

[0023] The second eVTOL10-2 may photograph the first eVTOL10-1, and the first eVTOL10-1 may photograph the second eVTOL10-2. The photograph / video showing the second eVTOL10-2 will be provided to the second user U-2.

[0024] Thus, according to this embodiment, a user U of the flight service can obtain photographs / videos of the eVTOL 10 they are on board. This improves user U's satisfaction with the flight service. As a result, it is expected that opportunities to use flight services utilizing eVTOL 10 will increase.

[0025] 2-2. Processing related to photography services Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the processes related to the imaging service. The management system 100 holds eVTOL management information 110 for managing multiple eVTOLs 10. For example, the eVTOL management information 110 includes the aircraft ID, location information, performance information, status information, schedule information, etc., for each of the multiple eVTOLs 10. The schedule information shows the flight schedule for each eVTOL 10. The flight schedule includes the departure point, destination, departure time, arrival time, flight route, etc.

[0026] The first user U-1 launches the flight service application on the first user terminal 30-1. The first user U-1 makes a flight service reservation through the flight service application. The management system 100 responds to the flight service request from the first user U-1, selects the first eVTOL 10-1, and creates a flight schedule for the first eVTOL 10-1. The flight schedule for the first eVTOL 10-1 is reflected in the eVTOL management information 110.

[0027] User 1, U-1, can request the photography service as an option. User 1, U-1, who requests the photography service, will enter the necessary information using the flight service app.

[0028] The first user terminal 30-1 (flight service app) or the management system 100 generates the desired shooting information 150 based on the information entered by the first user U-1. The desired shooting information 150 is information indicating the content of the shooting desired by the first user U-1.

[0029] The requested shooting information 150 includes at least a shooting spot. The shooting spot is the location or area where the first eVTOL 10-1 will take photographs, and is set to suit the preferences of the first user U-1. Typically, the first user U-1 specifies the shooting spot. The requested shooting information 150 may also include the shooting direction. For example, the first user U-1 specifies a shooting spot and direction such that a desired landscape (e.g., mountains) is visible in the background. Alternatively, if the first user U-1 specifies a desired landscape, the flight service application or management system 100 may automatically calculate a shooting spot and direction such that the landscape is visible in the background. In either case, the shooting spot and direction are set to suit the preferences of the first user U-1.

[0030] The requested photography information 150 may further include the date and time of photography. The date and time of photography is the date and time when the first eVTOL 10-1 will take photographs. For example, the date and time of photography is the date and time when the first eVTOL 10-1, carrying the first user U-1, is scheduled to pass over the photography spot. The date and time when the first eVTOL 10-1 passes over the photography spot can be calculated from the flight schedule of the first eVTOL 10-1 included in the eVTOL management information 110. As another example, the first user U-1 may specify the date and time of photography. In this case, the management system 100 may adjust and change the flight schedule of the first eVTOL 10-1 so that the first eVTOL 10-1 passes over the photography spot at the date and time specified by the first user U-1. The fact that the date and time when the first eVTOL 10-1 passes over the photography spot coincides with the date and time of photography means that the first eVTOL 10-1 does not need to wait in the air, which is preferable from the standpoint of saving energy and time.

[0031] The management system 100 obtains the desired shooting information 150 from the first user U-1, indicating the content of the shooting requested. Based on the eVTOL management information 110 (schedule information) and the desired shooting information 150, the management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 to photograph the first eVTOL 10-1 from among multiple eVTOLs 10. More specifically, the management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 that is capable of photographing the first eVTOL 10-1 according to the desired shooting information 150. For example, the management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 that is capable of photographing the first eVTOL 10-1 at the shooting spot on the specified date and time. The management system 100 then sets the flight schedule for the second eVTOL 10-2 to photograph the first eVTOL 10-1 according to the desired shooting information 150. The second eVTOL 10-2 then executes its flight according to the set flight schedule.

[0032] For example, the management system 100 may select a free eVTOL 10 with no scheduled flights as the second eVTOL 10-2. In this case, the second eVTOL 10-2 would fly solely to take images of the first eVTOL 10-1. The management system 100 then creates a new flight schedule for the second eVTOL 10-2.

[0033] As another example, the management system 100 may select a reserved eVTOL 10 on which the second user U-2 is scheduled to board as the second eVTOL 10-2. In this case, the second eVTOL 10-2 will photograph the first eVTOL 10-1 while transporting the second user U-2 to its destination. This is efficient because both the transport of the second user U-2 and the photographing of the first eVTOL 10-1 are accomplished in a single flight.

[0034] However, if the reserved 2nd eVTOL10-2 is selected, it is basically necessary to reset (adjust) the flight schedule of the 2nd eVTOL10-2. In other words, the management system 100 resets (adjusts) the flight schedule of the 2nd eVTOL10-2 so that the 1st eVTOL10-1 can be photographed according to the desired photography information 150. At this time, the smaller the change between the original flight schedule and the adjusted flight schedule, the more preferable it is for the 2nd user U-2.

[0035] Changes to the flight schedule of eVTOL10-2 2 could include changes to the flight route of eVTOL10-2 2, as well as changes to the departure or arrival time of eVTOL10-2 2.

[0036] First, let's consider how to minimize changes in the flight route. For example, if the photography spot is located between the departure point and destination of the second eVTOL 10-2, changes in the flight route can be minimized. The departure point and destination of the reserved eVTOL 10 are obtained from the eVTOL management information 110. Therefore, the management system 100 can select a second eVTOL 10-2 such that a photography spot exists between its departure point and destination, based on the eVTOL management information 110 and the photography request information 150.

[0037] As another example, if the shooting location is close to the original flight route of the second eVTOL 10-2, changes to the flight schedule can be minimized. Being close to the original flight route means, for example, that the distance between the shooting location and the original flight route is less than a certain distance. The original flight route of a booked eVTOL 10 is included in its flight schedule. Therefore, the management system 100 can select the second eVTOL 10-2 whose shooting location is close to the original flight route, based on the eVTOL management information 110 and the desired shooting location information 150.

[0038] Furthermore, a small change in the flight route means that detours are minimized. Therefore, a small change in the flight route is desirable not only for the second user U-2, but also from the standpoint of reducing energy consumption.

[0039] Next, let's consider how to minimize changes in departure or arrival times. The time at which a certain eVTOL 10 is scheduled to pass the shooting spot will be referred to below as the "scheduled time of passage." The scheduled time of passage for a certain eVTOL 10 can be calculated based on its flight schedule. If the scheduled time of passage for the second eVTOL 10-2 is later than the shooting date and time, the departure time of the second eVTOL 10-2 needs to be brought forward. Conversely, if the scheduled time of passage for the second eVTOL 10-2 is earlier than the shooting date and time, the second eVTOL 10-2 needs to wait at the shooting spot until the shooting date and time, resulting in a delayed arrival time. To minimize such changes in departure or arrival times, the management system 100 may select a second eVTOL 10-2 whose difference between the scheduled time of passage and the shooting date and time is less than a certain amount of time, based on the eVTOL management information 110 and the shooting request information 150.

[0040] Furthermore, if the management system 100 wishes to select the second eVTOL 10-2 that the second user U-2 is scheduled to board, it may obtain prior consent from the second user U-2. In this case, the management system 100 sends a request for cooperation information to the second user terminal 30-2 inquiring whether it is permissible to use the second eVTOL 10-2 for the imaging service. The second user terminal 30-2 presents the request for cooperation information to the second user U-2. The second user U-2 inputs a response to the request information into the second user terminal 30-2. The second user terminal 30-2 sends the response back to the management system 100. The management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 only if the second user U-2 agrees to cooperate.

[0041] The management system 100 may offer a reward to the second user U-2 via the second user terminal 30-2. In other words, the management system 100 may provide the second user U-2 with an incentive to agree to cooperate. For example, the management system 100 may send reward information along with the cooperation request information to the second user terminal 30-2. The reward information may include, for example, that the flight fare will be discounted if cooperation is agreed to. As another example, the reward information may include that rewards such as points or coupons will be awarded. By presenting the reward information to the second user U-2, the likelihood of the second user U-2 agreeing to cooperate increases. As a result, the likelihood of being able to fulfill the shooting request desired by the first user U-1 also increases. In other words, it is possible to increase the satisfaction of the first user U-1 while minimizing the dissatisfaction of the second user U-2.

[0042] Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of schedule adjustment. From the perspective of reducing energy consumption, it is preferable to minimize the time that the second eVTOL 10-2 waits (hovers) at the shooting spot in the air until the shooting date and time. Therefore, the management system 100 may adjust the flight schedule of the second eVTOL 10-2 so that it arrives at the shooting spot at the shooting date and time without waiting in the air. This reduces unnecessary power consumption.

[0043] However, in order to schedule the second eVTOL 10-2 to arrive at the shooting spot on the scheduled date and time without waiting in the air, the departure time of the second eVTOL 10-2 needs to be changed from the original departure time requested by the second user U-2. If the departure time of the second eVTOL 10-2 needs to be changed from the original departure time requested by the second user U-2, the management system 100 may offer a reward to the second user U-2 via the second user terminal 30-2. In this case as well, the management system 100 will send the reward information to the second user terminal 30-2. An example of the reward information is as described above. By offering the reward information to the second user U-2, the likelihood of the second user U-2 accepting the change in departure time increases. As a result, the likelihood of reducing unnecessary power consumption increases.

[0044] 2-3. Effects As described above, according to this embodiment, a photography service is provided as part of a flight service using the eVTOL 10. More specifically, a second eVTOL 10-2 capable of photographing the first eVTOL 10-1, on which the first user U-1 is aboard, according to the desired photography content is selected. The flight schedule of the second eVTOL 10-2 is then determined so as to photograph the first eVTOL 10-1 according to the desired photography content. The first user U-1 can obtain photographs / videos of the first eVTOL 10-1 on which they are aboard. This improves the user U's satisfaction with the flight service. As a result, it is expected that opportunities to use the flight service using the eVTOL 10 will increase.

[0045] Other effects are as described in Section 2-2 above.

[0046] 3. Example of a Management System Configuration Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the management system 100. The management system 100 includes one or more processors 101 (hereinafter simply referred to as processor 101), one or more storage devices 102 (hereinafter simply referred to as storage devices 102), and a communication interface 103.

[0047] The processor 101 performs various processes. For example, the processor 101 manages the eVTOL 10, manages the takeoff and landing field 20, accepts flight reservations from user U, and determines the itinerary (flight route and flight schedule) for user U. Examples of the processor 101 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), etc.

[0048] The storage device 102 stores various types of information. Examples of storage devices 102 include volatile memory, non-volatile memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), etc.

[0049] The communication interface 103 is connected to each eVTOL 10, terminals installed at each takeoff and landing field 20, each user terminal 30, etc., enabling communication. The processor 101 communicates with each eVTOL 10, terminals installed at each takeoff and landing field 20, each user terminal 30, etc., via the communication interface 103.

[0050] The management program PROG is a computer program executed by the processor 101. The functions of the management system 100 may be realized through the cooperation of the processor 101 executing the management program PROG and the storage device 102. The management program PROG is stored in the storage device 102. Alternatively, the management program PROG may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0051] The storage device 102 stores eVTOL management information 110, takeoff and landing site information 120, user information 130, itinerary information 140, desired photography information 150, etc.

[0052] eVTOL management information 110 is information for managing each eVTOL 10. For example, eVTOL management information 110 includes the aircraft ID, location information, performance information, status information, schedule information, etc. for each eVTOL 10. Location information is measured by the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and altimeter installed on the eVTOL 10 and transmitted from the eVTOL 10 to the management system 100. Performance information includes range, maximum flight speed, battery performance, etc. Status information includes operational status (standby, in flight), flight speed, etc., and is transmitted from the eVTOL 10 to the management system 100. Schedule information shows the flight schedule for each eVTOL 10. The flight schedule includes departure point, destination, departure time, arrival time, flight route, etc.

[0053] The landing and takeoff field information 120 is information about each landing and takeoff field 20. For example, the landing and takeoff field information 120 includes the ID, location information, facility information, schedule information, etc. for each landing and takeoff field 20. The location information (latitude, longitude) of each landing and takeoff field 20 is known information. Facility information indicates the presence or absence of charging facilities, maintenance facilities, etc. Schedule information indicates which eVTOL 10s are present (available) at each landing and takeoff field 20 and when.

[0054] User information 130 is information related to user U of the flight service. For example, user information 130 includes each user U's user ID, registration information, reservation information, usage history information, etc.

[0055] Itinerary information 140 is information about the flight itinerary booked by user U. For example, itinerary information 140 includes the itinerary ID, user U's user ID, the aircraft ID of the eVTOL 10 used, departure point (first landing / takeoff area 20-1), destination (second landing / takeoff area 20-2), departure time, arrival time, duration, flight route, flight fare, etc.

[0056] The requested shooting information 150 is information indicating the content of the shooting desired by the first user U-1. The requested shooting information 150 is generated based on the information entered by the first user U-1. As described above, the requested shooting information 150 includes the shooting location. The requested shooting information 150 may further include the shooting direction. The requested shooting information 150 may further include the shooting date and time.

[0057] User U-1, who wishes to use the flight service, launches the flight service application on User Terminal 30-1. User U-1 uses User Terminal 30-1 to enter a flight service request. For example, the flight service request includes the desired date of use, desired departure time, desired arrival time, departure point (landing / takeoff area 20-1), destination (landing / takeoff area 20-2), etc. User Terminal 30-1 sends the entered flight service request to the management system 100.

[0058] The processor 101 of the management system 100 receives flight service requests via the communication interface 103. The processor 101 stores the received flight service requests in the storage device 102. In response to the flight service requests, the processor 101 creates an itinerary from the departure point (takeoff / landing field 20-1) to the destination (takeoff / landing field 20-2). For example, based on the eVTOL management information 110 and the takeoff / landing field information 120, the processor 101 selects the eVTOL 10 available at the departure point at the desired departure time on the desired usage date as the first eVTOL 10-1. The processor 101 also obtains location information of the departure point and destination based on the takeoff / landing field information 120. Then, the processor 101 determines one or more flight routes from the departure point to the destination. In this way, the processor 101 generates schedule information for the first eVTOL 10-1 and itinerary information 140 for the first user U-1. The processor 101 reflects the schedule information of the first eVTOL 10-1 in the eVTOL management information 110.

[0059] The first user U-1 can request the photography service as an option. The first user U-1 who requests the photography service enters the necessary information using the flight service application. The first user terminal 30-1 (flight service application) or the management system 100 generates photography request information 150 based on the information entered by the first user U-1. As described above, the photography request information 150 is information indicating the photography content that the first user U-1 requests.

[0060] The management system 100 acquires the desired imaging information 150. Then, the processor 101 of the management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 to image the first eVTOL 10-1 from among multiple eVTOLs 10 based on the eVTOL management information 110 (schedule information) and the desired imaging information 150. In other words, the management system 100 selects the second eVTOL 10-2 that is capable of image-taking the first eVTOL 10-1 according to the desired imaging information 150. The management system 100 then sets the flight schedule of the second eVTOL 10-2 to image the first eVTOL 10-1 according to the desired imaging information 150. The selection of the second eVTOL 10-2 and the setting of its flight schedule are as described in Section 2.

[0061] The processor 101 may, if necessary, offer a benefit to the second user U-2. In that case, the processor 101 transmits the benefit information to the second user terminal 30-2 via the communication interface 103.

[0062] The second eVTOL 10-2 performs its flight according to the set flight schedule. The second eVTOL 10-2 takes pictures of the first eVTOL according to the requested photography information 150. The second eVTOL 10-2 transmits the captured photos / videos to, for example, the management system 100. The processor 101 of the management system 100 transmits the received photos / videos to the first user terminal 30-1 of the first user U-1. The first user U-1 can then obtain photos / videos showing the first eVTOL 10-1 that they are on board. [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 1…Flight service system, 10…eVTOL, 20…Takeoff and landing area, 30 user terminals, 100…Management system

Claims

1. A flight service system that provides flight services using electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, One or more processors, One or more storage devices that store management information, including the flight schedule for each eVTOL, Equipped with, The one or more processors described above are: The first user using the aforementioned flight service has requested photography information, including the desired shooting location and date / time. Based on the management information and the desired photography information, a second eVTOL capable of photographing the first eVTOL on which the first user is riding, in accordance with the desired photography information, is selected, and the second eVTOL on which the second user is riding is selected. The flight schedule of the second eVTOL is adjusted so that the second eVTOL arrives at the shooting spot at the shooting date and time without waiting in the air and photographs the first eVTOL. It is configured in such a way Flight service system.

2. A flight service system according to claim 1, The one or more processors are configured to select the second eVTOL in which the distance between the shooting spot and the original flight route is less than a certain distance. Flight service system.

3. A flight service system according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned request for filming further includes the date and time of filming, The one or more processors are configured to select the second eVTOL in which the difference between the time it is scheduled to pass the shooting spot and the shooting date and time is less than a certain amount of time. Flight service system.

4. A flight service system according to Claim 1, The one or more processors are further configured to offer benefits to the second user. Flight service system.

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