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Alia CX300 vs SkyDrive SD-05
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Alia CX300
SD-05 |
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Manufacturer
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Beta Technologies
SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) |
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Announced
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March 2023
2022 |
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launched
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First production flight – November 2024
Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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All-electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) fixed-wing aircraft
Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) |
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Length
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~11.5 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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50 ft (≈ 15–16 m)
11.3 m (including rotors) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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< 7,000 lb (≈ 3,175 kg)
1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) |
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 5 passengers + 1 pilot (6 total)
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Cargo Capacity
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200 cubic ft (≈ 5.7 m³)
Small luggage only |
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Landing Gear Type
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Tricycle gear (standard runway operations)
Fixed skids with stabilizing fins |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack
Electric (chemistry not disclosed) |
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Charging Power
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250–300 kW (fast charge est.)
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Charging Time
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30–40 minutes (fast)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (battery only) |
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Motor
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Single rear pusher electric motor
12 electric motors / 12 propellers |
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Total Power Output
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427 kW (~572 HP)
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Propulsion System
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Single pusher propeller (direct drive)
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct electric drive (no gearbox)
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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105 knots (≈ 120 mph / 193 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Top Speed
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135 knots (≈ 155 mph / 250 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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Up to 386 miles (≈ 621 km)
15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour + reserve
5–10 minutes |
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Climb Rate
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1,500 ft/min
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Conventional runway (CTOL)
VTOL |
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Noise Level (dB)
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Extremely low (~ < 60 dB estimated)
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Flight Modes
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Standard manual and assisted cruise modes
Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Garmin G3000 suite
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Flight Control
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Fly-by-wire redundant controls
Computer-controlled stability system |
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Safety Features
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Simplified electric propulsion (fewer moving parts), low noise operation, redundant systems
Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure |
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Certifications
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FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate (2024); full type certification expected 2025-26
Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 front (crew) + up to 4 passengers
1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear |
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Cabin Type
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Modular (cargo or passenger layout)
Enclosed, panoramic windows |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Dual Garmin G3000 cockpit displays
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Storage Compartments
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Rear cargo bay (~ 200 cu ft)
Small luggage space |
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Other Features
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Low operating cost (~ $7 per 45-min flight), quiet electric operation
Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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Up to 6 (5 + pilot)
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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1,000 – 1,400 lb (≈ 450 – 635 kg)
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Cargo Capacity
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200 cu ft (≈ 5.7 m³)
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