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Joby Aviation S4 vs SkyDrive SD-05
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Joby S4
SD-05 |
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Manufacturer
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Joby Aviation
SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) |
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Announced
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February 2018
2022 |
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launched
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2023
Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) |
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Base Price
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2300000
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Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Passenger eVTOL (tilt-prop, vectored thrust)
Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) |
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Length
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7.3 m (24 ft)
~11.5 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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10.7 m (35 ft)
11.3 m (including rotors) |
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Empty Weight
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1,950 kg (4,300 lb)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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2,404 kg (5,300 lb)
1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers + 1 pilot
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Cargo Capacity
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453 kg (1,000 lb) payload
Small luggage only |
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Landing Gear Type
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Tricycle retractable gear
Fixed skids with stabilizing fins |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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High-energy lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Electric (chemistry not disclosed) |
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Battery Brand
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Undisclosed (Joby-developed pack)
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None (fully electric)
None (battery only) |
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Motor
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6 independent electric motors (dual-redundant windings)
12 electric motors / 12 propellers |
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Total Power Output
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1.4 MW (≈236 kW per motor)
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Propulsion System
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Tilt-prop / vectored thrust
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct drive (no gearbox)
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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200 mph (322 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Top Speed
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200 mph (174 knots)
~100 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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150 miles (241 km)
15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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1 hour (est.)
5–10 minutes |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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15,000 ft (4,570 m)
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical (VTOL)
VTOL |
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Noise Level (dB)
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45 dB in cruise (very quiet)
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Flight Modes
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Hover / Transition / Cruise
Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Triple-redundant fly-by-wire system
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Flight Control
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Simplified Vehicle Operations (SVO)
Computer-controlled stability system |
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Safety Features
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Redundant motors & inverters
Multi-battery redundancy
Fail-safe flight computers
Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure |
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Emergency Landing System
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Glide capability; no ballistic chute confirmed
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Certifications
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FAA Type Certification (in progress – Stage 3/5 as of 2024)
Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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1 pilot + 4 passengers
1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed, panoramic window design
Enclosed, panoramic windows |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Integrated digital cockpit display
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Storage Compartments
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Small luggage area for passengers
Small luggage space |
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Other Features
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Quiet cabin, smooth flight transitions, eco-friendly design
Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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4 + 1 pilot
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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453 kg (1,000 lb)
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