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AutoFlight eVTOL vs Pivotal Helix
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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AutoFlight eVTOL
Pivotal Helix |
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Manufacturer
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AutoFlight
Pivotal (Formerly Opener Aero) |
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Announced
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2021
October 2023 |
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launched
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2024 |
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Base Price
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150000
190000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Lift + Cruise configuration)
Light eVTOL Personal Aerial Vehicle (PAV) |
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Length
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11.6 m
4.1 m (13 ft 5 in) |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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14.5 m
4.15 m (13 ft 7 in) |
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Height
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2.6 m
1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
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Empty Weight
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158 kg (348 lb) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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2,000 kg
258 kg (568 lb) |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers + 1 pilot (total 5 seats)
1 (pilot only) |
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Cargo Capacity
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350 kg payload
Minimal (personal items only) |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid gear
Fixed skid/strut gear (amphibious design) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery pack (fully electric)
Lithium-ion battery pack |
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Battery Capacity
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160 kWh
8 kWh |
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Charging Input Voltage
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120 V (Level 1) / 240 V (Level 2) |
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Charging Power
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(120 V); Fast ≈ 75 min (240 V) |
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Charging Time
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4.5 hrs |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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pure electric
None |
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Motor
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13 electric motors (10 lift + 3 pusher for cruise)
8 electric motors (one per rotor) |
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Total Power Output
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80–100 kW |
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Propulsion System
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Fixed rotor configuration on tandem wings; entire airframe tilts for transition flight |
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transmission
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Direct-drive electric motors |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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200 km/h
101 km/h (63 mph) |
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Top Speed
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250 km/h
100 km/h (62 mph) |
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Maximum Range
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250 km (≈ 155 miles)
32 km (20 mi) with reserve |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour
20–30 minutes |
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Climb Rate
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152 m/min (500 ft/min) |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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1,500 m (5,000 ft) ASL |
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)
Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL) |
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Noise Level (dB)
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65 dBA at hover
72 dBA (at 150 ft distance) |
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Flight Modes
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Piloted and autonomous capable
Hover Mode, Auto Takeoff / Landing, Position Hold, Transition Flight |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Advanced fly-by-wire and redundant control systems
Digital flight panel + HD landing camera + optional ADS-B |
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Flight Control
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Autonomous flight software in development
Fly-by-wire with triple redundancy and joystick input |
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Safety Features
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Distributed propulsion redundancy, multiple rotors for stability
Fault-tolerant architecture, multiple redundant motors and batteries, envelope protection |
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Emergency Landing System
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Whole-aircraft parachute (reported)
Ballistic parachute + amphibious hull (floats on water) |
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Certifications
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Type certification under EASA and CAA in progress
FAA Part 103 (Ultralight Category – no pilot license required in U.S.) |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 front + 3 rear (passenger plus pilot)
Single-seat (enclosed cockpit) |
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Cabin Type
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Fully enclosed pressurized-style cabin
Canopy-style enclosure with 270° panoramic view |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Digital instrument and flight displays (expected)
Digital instrument panel + mobile app for flight planning and data logging |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear cargo area
Limited to small personal items |
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Other Features
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Large panoramic windows, lightweight luxury finish
fits into a 16-ft trailer for easy ground transport |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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5
1 (pilot only) |
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Payload Capacity
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350
100 kg (220 lb) |
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