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Quick SummaryThe Terrafugia TF-2 is a cargo-carrying eVTOL that is modular, allowing for a cargo pod to be picked up from a fulfillment center and then dropped off on either a truck or the packages' final destination. Terrafugia was acquired by Geely in 2017 and is working towards a new prototype.CompanyCEOProduct NameTerrafugia - GeelyChao JingTF-2 Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight...

Quick SummaryVerdego Aero originally formed to make its own eVTOL, but has now transitioned into creating customized propulsion systems for eVTOL aircraft of different kinds. Verdego is one of the only existing companies that creates custom IDEP (integrated distributed electric propulsion) systems for eVTOL OEM's, and is founded by Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh.CompanyCEOProduct NameVerdeGo, based in Daytona, FloridaErik...

Quick SummaryThe VRCO NeoXCraft is a four-rotored eVTOL being developed in the UK that targets certification completion in 2020 after a provisional first flight scheduled for 2019.CompanyCEOProduct NameVRCO, based in Infinity Park Derby, EnglandDan HayesNeoXCraftStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Roadable VTOL Powerplant: All-electric Range: 75 miles Top Speed: 210 mph Propeller Configuration: Four propellers tilt vertically including its entire motor...

Quick SummaryThe Zenith Altitude EOPA is an eVTOL being manufactured in Quebec by Zenith Altitude Inc. The EOPA (which stands for Electrically-Powered Optionally-Piloted Powered-Lift Aircraft) is designed to transport a pilot, medical technician and organs over a distance of 250 NM (463 km) for Lung Biotechnology, a subsidiary of United Therapeutics. It was originally slated to enter commercial use by...

Quick SummaryThe Alauda Airspeeder is a small single seater eVTOL designed for racing. According to founder Matt Pearson, the vehicle is a cross between an F1 car and a racing drone. The Airspeeder can fly up to 124mph, and will be used in Alauda's Flying Car Grand Prix Racing series. The date for the initial race in this Series is...

Quick SummaryThe Kalashnikov Hover Bike is a personal vertical transport device (or hover bike) that is being developed by none other than the weapons manufacturer that produces the AK-47 - Kalashnikov. Since its demo flight in 2017, no news has been released on the project nor intent to bring the prototype to market.Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsThere...

Quick SummaryThe Sabrewing Rhaegal RG-1 is an autonomously operated eVTOL that utilizes a conventional wing as the lifting surface, paired with 4 tilting ducted fans that provide thrust in both vertical and horizontal flight. The design parameters of the Rhaegal RG-1- to fly non-stop and un-refueled for 4500 nm (8800 km) - are driven by the qualifications of the Pacific Drone Challenge. The...

Quick SummaryThe DaVinci ZeroG is a personal hover bike that will eventually be converted to a wingless eVTOL by 2023. DaVinci was a contestant in Boeing's GoFly Competition and aspires to manufacture and operate a massive network of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that riders can hail on their phones.CompanyProduct NameFounderDaVinciZeroGĐinh Quốc TríStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft...

Quick SummaryThe Boeing Cargo Air Vehicle (CAV) is an electrically powered unmanned autonomous aircraft that can carry up to 500 lbs of cargo that was designed and developed in under 3 months by a team of Boeing Engineers.CompanyCEOProduct NameThe Boeing Company, based in Chicago, IL, USADennis MuilenbergCargo Air Vehicle (CAV)Stage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially OperatingTechnical DetailsAircraft Type: Wingless VTOL...

Quick SummaryThe Bell Nexus is Bell Flight's Air Taxi, of which there are two versions. The 6HX, unveiled at CES 2019, has a range of up to 150 miles and is optimized for inter-urban mobility, which necessitates the use of hybrid-electric propulsion. The all-electric Nexus 4EX, unveiled at CES 2020, is instead designed with up to 60-mile intra-urban flights in mind,...

Quick SummaryThe Neva AirQuad One is a personal hover bike capable of carrying payloads of up to 220 pounds. The AirQuad One will apply for Light Aircraft Certification with the FAA and EASA. Since 2017, however, no news has been released about the prototype or company.CompanyCEOProduct NameNeva Aerospace, a Brighton, UK companyF.M. Robert VergnesAirQuad OneStage of DevelopmentPreliminary DesignPrototype BuildFlight TestingCertificationCommercially...

Quick SummaryThe EmbraerX eVTOL is the innovation group's newest concept from the Brazilian manufacturer, and also a project that may in the future become more linked to Boeing as Embraer and Boeing continue talks about partnerships. The EmbraerX eVTOL was announced at the 2nd Annual Uber Elevate Summit in Los Angeles, CA on May 8th, 2018. Embraer has been quite secretive...

Quick SummaryThe Pipistrel eVTOL Concept was unveiled at the 2nd annual Uber Elevate Summit on May 8th, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. Previously designed as a blended wing body (BWB), the new 801 eVTOL features 8 lift rotors mounted on a lifting surface inboard of the wing. The Pipistrel team also announced that an entire family of eVTOL’s was being...

Quick SummaryThe Trek Aerospace FlyKart 2 is a personal hover bike that uses protected fans to lift off and land vertically, and then transitions to forward flight through rearward diversion of the fan lifting force. The prototype competed in the GoFly competition with Boeing, but has not appeared to release any updates since videos of its flight tests surfaced in...