How VARON is Revolutionizing Tourism with eVTOLs

Written By Luca Zocche

In this exclusive interview, Felipe Varon, CEO of VARON, shares how his company is pioneering the future of advanced air mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean. Discover how VARON is leveraging partnerships with leading eVTOL manufacturers like Ehang to introduce sustainable tourism operations in Colombia, starting in the vibrant city of Cartagena.

Felipe dives into the company's innovative business model, the development of VertiPorts, and the unique opportunities presented by low-altitude, pilotless electric flights for adventure seekers. Learn how VARON is overcoming regulatory challenges, building strong collaborations with governments, and raising a seed round to launch one of the world’s first operational eVTOL tourism services.

Key highlights include:

  • The role of Ehang and other partners in enabling operations.

  • Why Cartagena was chosen as the launch city for this groundbreaking initiative.

  • How VARON is gathering critical operational data to scale across tourism, medical transport, and more.

  • Insights into the “wow factor” of these futuristic experiences and their monetization potential.

  1. [00:43] How VARON was founded and its connection to Ehang and other OEMs.

  2. [02:16] How VARON is addressing mobility challenges in developing markets vs. developed regions like the U.S.

  3. [04:08] Felipe’s vision for how VARON will transform transportation and tourism in Latin America.

  4. [07:54] The process of partnering with Ehang and deploying operations in Colombia and the Caribbean.

  5. [11:04] Why Cartagena was selected as the launch city for VARON operations.

  6. [13:00] Insights into technology partnerships and collaborations with the Colombian government and Civil Aviation Authority.

  7. [15:43] Why VARON is aircraft agnostic and how Ehang’s technology aligns with their current tourism model.

  8. [20:05] A detailed look at VertiPort designs and operations in Cartagena.

  9. [22:24] Felipe’s invitation to investors and details about the ongoing seed round.

Whether you're an investor, aviation enthusiast, or curious about the future of tourism and air mobility, this conversation sheds light on the cutting-edge innovations shaping tomorrow's travel experiences.

📌 Learn more about VARON: https://varon.aero, and Felipes Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-varon/

Luca Zocche
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