German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) startups, Volocopter and Lilium, are considering leaving their home country due to insufficient government support. The companies feel let down by the German government’s minimal financial backing, contrasting the significant support their US and Chinese competitors receive. As they explore alternative options, the future of Germany’s eVTOL industry hangs in the balance, sparking a debate on protectionism and the role of governments in fostering innovation.
