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SkyDrive SD-05
PROS
- Quiet electric flight suited for low-altitude operations
- Small footprint for tight vertiport network sites
- Distributed electric propulsion supports fail-operational behavior
- Rooftop landing capability streamlines short-hop routes
CONS
- Short 15 km (9.3 mi) leg length limits routing
- Three-seat layout caps throughput
- Turnaround strategy depends on pad infrastructure
- Certification milestones still in motion
Full Specifications
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
| Model | SD-05 |
| Manufacturer | SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) |
| Announced | 2022 |
| launched | Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
| Aircraft Type | Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) |
| Length | ~11.5 m |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 11.3 m (including rotors) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
| Cargo Capacity | Small luggage only |
| Landing Gear Type | Fixed skids with stabilizing fins |
Power & Propulsion
| Battery Type | Electric (chemistry not disclosed) |
| Solar / Hybrid Assist | None (battery only) |
| Motor | 12 electric motors / 12 propellers |
| Propulsion System | Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
| transmission | Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
| Cruising speed | ~100 km/h |
| Top Speed | ~100 km/h |
| Maximum Range | 15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) |
| Endurance (Flight Time) | 5–10 minutes |
| Takeoff / Landing Type | VTOL |
| Flight Modes | Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible |
Safety & Systems
| Flight Control | Computer-controlled stability system |
| Safety Features | Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure |
| Certifications | Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process |
Interior & Comfort
| Seating Layout | 1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear |
| Cabin Type | Enclosed, panoramic windows |
| Storage Compartments | Small luggage space |
| Other Features | Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use |
Capacities
| Passenger Capacity | 3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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