Aston Martin Volante Vision

Quick Summary
The 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.
Stage of Development
Preliminary Design
Technical Details
Aircraft Type: Winged VTOL
Powerplant: Hybrid graphene, hydrogen fuel cell drive
Range: 1150 mi
Top Speed: 330 kts
Propeller Configuration: 4 Maglev rim driven ducted fans
Passenger/Payload Capacity: undisclosed
Autonomy Level: Undisclosed, likely autonomous
Wingspan/Dimensions: Undisclosed
Other information:
Max speed | 330 kts | 600 km/h |
Max cruise altitude | 29,000 feet (above most weather) | ~9 km |
Range | 1150 mi | 1852 km |
Propulsion | 4x Maglev rim driven ducted fans | |
Energy | Hybrid graphene, hydrogen fuel cell drive | |
Charge and fuel time | 15 minutes | |
Flight controls | Fly-by-wire | |
Take-off and landing space (diameter) | 98 feet | 30 meters |
Time to maximum altitude | ~10 minutes |
Our Take on the Volante Vision Concept
The Volante Vision has been conceptualized as a research and development platform by SuperVolant - so no timeline has been released regarding an actual flight test or certification plan, although in order to validate theoretical models the company will at some point be required to build a prototype. The prototype leverages the Aston Martin brand awareness and may be indicative of the next generation of Aston Martin vehicles (both land-based and aerial). Check back in for more updates in the future.
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