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Quick SummaryThe FlytCycle was originally developed and tested in 2017, is the proof-of-concept prototype for Flyt Aerospace's upcoming Red Hummingbird aircraft. The FlytCycle features 12 electric motors each with a single propellor, and has been exhibited at the 2019 Webit tech festival in Europe.CompanyUse CasesFlyt AerospaceAir-Terrain-Vehicle, recreational or militaryStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Wingless VTOL Powerplant: All-electric Range: 10-15...

Quick SummaryThe Jetoptera Personal Drone is being designed and manufactured with patented "Fluidic Propulsion" according to the flying car maker. Jetoptera is creating an entire range of drones/flying cars, ranging from small enough to be held in a human's hand to large enough to carry a person.CompanyCEOProduct NameJetoptera, an Edmonds, WA, USA company. Dr. Denis DancanetJetoptera 2000Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype...

Quick SummaryThe DEKATONE Flying Car is a concept created by Gary Daprato and Charles Bombardier of Imaginactive, an industrial design company based in Toronto, Canada. The goal of the Dekatone concept is to make flying as simple as driving a ground-based car by using a harmonized, rapidly actuating, gimbaled variable thrust set to the four corners of an aircraft to create multiple centers of...

Quick SummaryAstro Aerospace's Elroy is a short distance, all-electric multicopter, powered by 8 independent electric motors each with dual rotors. The Elroy has foreseeable uses in agriculture, recreation, and personal transportation. Having already completed many flight tests, reservations for the Elroy are available on its website.CompanyAstro Aerospace CEOProduct NameAstro Aerospace, based in Oxnard, CABruce BentElroyStage of Development Preliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially...

Quick SummaryThe Aurora LightningStrike is being developed by Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas, Virginia. The LightningStrike is a military variant of Aurora's VTOL projects.CompanyCEOProduct NameAurora Flight Sciences, based in Manassas, VA, USA.John LangfordXV-24A LightningStrikeStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Intercity VTOL Powerplant: Undisclosed, hybrid electric Range: Undisclosed Top Speed: > 300 KCAS Propeller Configuration: 24 ducted fans...

Quick SummaryThe Autonomous Y6S is an eVTOL being developed in London by Martin Warner and his Autonomous Flight Team. The Y6S is proposed to make its first test flight in Q4 of 2018 and its first manned flight in 2019.CompanyCEOProduct NameAutonomous Flight, based in London, UKMartin WarnerY6SStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Intercity VTOL, moveable wing Powerplant:...

Quick SummaryAirspeeder AO is the first 100% electric and amphibious motorized vehicle without any visible engine system or propellers. The prototype has been conceived and handmade by the team of 20 PhDs, engineers and industrial designers from all over the world – France, Canada, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Dubai and the US. The company unveiled its prototype in December of 2019...

Quick SummaryThe Starling Jet is being designed and produced in by Samad Aerospace in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Samad Aerospace is fully electric and boasts the quiet performance and luxury of its concept.CompanyCEOProduct NameSamad Aerospace, located in Bedfordshire, UKDr. Seyed M. MohseniStarling JetStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: VTOL with Fixed Wing, Intercity Powerplant: Three electric jet engines fixed...

Quick SummaryThe Penn State University Blue Sparrow was a Phase 1 winner of the Boeing sponsored GoFly competition, receiving $20,000 to continue advancing their eVTOL design.Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsThe PSU team compiled a spec sheet for the Blue Sparrow:Aircraft Type: VTOL, no fixed wing Powerplant: battery-powered Range: at least 20 miles Top Speed: Unspecified Propeller Configuration: Y6 configuration,...

Quick SummaryPAV-X designed this 12-propeller wingless eVTOL for the purpose of transporting individuals short distances or as a recreational vehicle. It features a large cockpit canopy with an impressive field of view, and was designed to rely on either an all-electric or hybrid-electric powerplant. PAV-X has since established itself as a new company under the name of Espirit Aeronautics and...

Quick SummaryThe Cartivator SkyDrive is being developed in Toyota, Japan, with a business base in Tokyo. The group is volunteer-oriented, utilizing donated equipment to pull together their flying car concept design.CompanyProduct NameCartivator, based in Tokyo, JapanSkyDriveStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Intercity VTOL, no fixed wing Powerplant: Battery powered electric motor Range: Unspecified, but likely within intercity range Top...

Quick SummaryThe Aston Martin Volante Vision is a four-rotored ducted fan eVTOL that can cruise at turboprop speeds at almost 30,000 feet - and features futuristic aerodynamic styling as well. The concept is likely over 10 years away from implementation, but is an acknowledgement of Aston Martin’s interest in establishment within the luxury segment of the aerial mobility industry.CompanyProduct NameSupervolant,...

Quick SummaryThe Pterodynamics Transwing is an eVTOl that utilizes a foldable wing to land in confined spaces. The wing then folds out for sustained and accelerated forward flight.CompanyCEOProduct NamePterodynamicsMatthew GraczykTranswingStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Winged VTOL Powerplant: All-electric Range: 20 miles Top Speed: 70 knots Propeller Configuration: 4 tiltrotors Passenger/Payload Capacity: TBD Autonomy Level: Remote Pilot Controlled Dimensions: 2 ft wingspan, 2.8...

Quick SummaryThe SkyPod eVTOL is being developed in New York City, NY, by SkyPod Aerospace Corporation.CompanyProduct NameSkypod, a NYC, NY, USA CorporationSkyPodStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Wingless VTOL Powerplant: All-Electric Range: Undisclosed Top Speed: Undisclosed Propeller Configuration: 6 ducted propellers; two lateral propellers are more than twice the diameter of the ducts fore and aft Passenger/Payload Capacity: One Pilot; At least 5...

Quick SummaryTexas A&M University Harmony's Aria was a winner of the Boeing sponsored GoFly competition Phase 1 and Phase 2. The Harmony team received $20,000 for winning Phase I and an additional $50,000 for winning Phase II. Team's Description The Aria is a high-TRL compact rotorcraft designed to minimize noise and maximize efficiency, safety, reliability, and flight experience. Stage of...