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SkyDrive SD-05 vs Volocopter VoloCity

SkyDrive SD-05 vs Volocopter VoloCity

	SkyDrive SD-05 Volocopter VoloCity

Price	$1,500,000.00 $350,000.00
Our Rating	6.0 5.5
Brand	Skydrive Volocopter
Category	Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles

Overview Electric Flying Vehicle

Model	SD-05 VoloCity
Manufacturer	SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) Volocopter GmbH (Germany)
Announced	2022 2019
launched	Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) Expected entry into service by 2025 (under certification)
Base Price	$300,000–$350,000

Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build

Aircraft Type	Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi
Length	~11.5 m ~9.3 m (30.5 ft)
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter	11.3 m (including rotors) 18 rotors on a circular frame, ~9.3 m overall diameter
Height	~2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Empty Weight	~700 kg (1,543 lbs)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) 900 kg (1,984 lbs)
Passenger Capacity	3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) 2 (including pilot, later autonomous)
Cargo Capacity	Small luggage only Small luggage compartment (~20–25 kg / 55 lbs)
Landing Gear Type	Fixed skids with stabilizing fins Fixed skid-type landing gear

Power & Propulsion

Battery Type	Electric (chemistry not disclosed) Lithium-ion battery system
Battery Capacity	~35 kWh (modular packs)
Battery Brand	Custom aviation-grade packs (partnerships with multiple suppliers, undisclosed)
Charging Input Voltage	High-voltage DC charging infrastructure
Charging Power	Up to 100 kW (target)
Charging Time	Fast swap in minutes / ~60 minutes standard charge
Solar / Hybrid Assist	None (battery only) battery-electric only
Motor	12 electric motors / 12 propellers 18 electric motors (each with its own rotor)
Total Power Output	~100 kW peak combined
Propulsion System	Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with fixed-pitch propellers
transmission	Direct drive Direct drive (no mechanical transmission – each motor directly drives a rotor)

Electric Flying Vehicle Performance

Cruising speed	~100 km/h ~90 km/h (56 mph)
Top Speed	~100 km/h 110 km/h (68 mph)
Maximum Range	15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) ~35 km (22 miles)
Endurance (Flight Time)	5–10 minutes ~20 minutes (with reserves)
Climb Rate	~6 m/s (1,180 ft/min)
Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)	~2,000 m (6,560 ft)
Takeoff / Landing Type	VTOL Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
Noise Level (dB)	~65 dB at 75 m (designed for urban low-noise operation)
Flight Modes	Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible Piloted, semi-autonomous, autonomous (future certification stages)

Safety & Systems

Avionics	Redundant fly-by-wire control, navigation, and flight management systems
Flight Control	Computer-controlled stability system Triple-redundant autonomous flight control with pilot interface
Safety Features	Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure 18 independent motors (fault tolerance) Redundant power distribution Real-time diagnostics Low noise, low vibration design
Emergency Landing System	Parachute recovery system (airframe parachute)
Certifications	Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process Pursuing EASA SC-VTOL and FAA type certification

Interior & Comfort

Seating Layout	1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear 2 seats (side-by-side pilot + passenger)
Cabin Type	Enclosed, panoramic windows Enclosed cabin with wide windows for panoramic views
Infotainment & Displays	Minimalistic digital flight display, passenger information screen planned
Storage Compartments	Small luggage space Small rear luggage space for carry-on bags
Other Features	Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use Climate control Lightweight, ergonomic seating Large windows for sightseeing

Capacities

Passenger Capacity	3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) 2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger)
Payload Capacity	~200 kg (441 lbs, including passengers + luggage)
Cargo Capacity	~20–25 kg luggage allowance

Disclaimer Note

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