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Volocopter VoloCity vs Kuickwheel Skyrider X6
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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VoloCity
Skyrider X6 |
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Manufacturer
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Volocopter GmbH (Germany)
Kuickwheel (Rictor division) |
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Announced
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2019
June 2025 |
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launched
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Expected entry into service by 2025 (under certification)
Pre-orders started mid-2025 |
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Base Price
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$300,000–$350,000
¥498,800 (≈ US$69,000) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi
Flying motorcycle (reverse trike + eVTOL multi-rotor) |
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Length
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~9.3 m (30.5 ft)
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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18 rotors on a circular frame, ~9.3 m overall diameter
6 rotors |
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Height
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~2.5 m (8.2 ft)
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Empty Weight
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~700 kg (1,543 lbs)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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900 kg (1,984 lbs)
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (including pilot, later autonomous)
1 |
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Cargo Capacity
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Small luggage compartment (~20–25 kg / 55 lbs)
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid-type landing gear
Reverse three-wheeled trike (ground mode) |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion battery system
Electric |
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Battery Capacity
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~35 kWh (modular packs)
10.5 kWh |
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Battery Brand
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Custom aviation-grade packs (partnerships with multiple suppliers, undisclosed)
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Charging Input Voltage
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High-voltage DC charging infrastructure
DC fast-charging compatible |
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Charging Power
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Up to 100 kW (target)
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Charging Time
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Fast swap in minutes / ~60 minutes standard charge
~1 hour (fast charging) |
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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battery-electric only
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Motor
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18 electric motors (each with its own rotor)
Six independent rotor motors (flight) + electric drive motor (ground) |
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Total Power Output
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~100 kW peak combined
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Propulsion System
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Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with fixed-pitch propellers
Multi-rotor lift + rear-wheel drive |
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transmission
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Direct drive (no mechanical transmission – each motor directly drives a rotor)
Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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~90 km/h (56 mph)
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Top Speed
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110 km/h (68 mph)
Ground: ~70 km/h Flight: ~72 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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~35 km (22 miles)
Ground: ~200 km (CLTC) Flight: endurance-based |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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~20 minutes (with reserves)
~20 minutes |
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Climb Rate
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~6 m/s (1,180 ft/min)
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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~2,000 m (6,560 ft)
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
VTOL + trike ground operation |
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Noise Level (dB)
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~65 dB at 75 m (designed for urban low-noise operation)
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Flight Modes
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Piloted, semi-autonomous, autonomous (future certification stages)
Automatic takeoff/landing, auto-route, auto-cruise, manual joystick |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Redundant fly-by-wire control, navigation, and flight management systems
Basic flight control with redundancy |
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Flight Control
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Triple-redundant autonomous flight control with pilot interface
Redundant systems for stability |
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Safety Features
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18 independent motors (fault tolerance)
Redundant power distribution
Real-time diagnostics
Low noise, low vibration design
Redundant propulsion, backup flight control, emergency parachute |
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Emergency Landing System
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Parachute recovery system (airframe parachute)
Ballistic parachute |
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Certifications
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Pursuing EASA SC-VTOL and FAA type certification
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Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2 seats (side-by-side pilot + passenger)
Single seat |
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Cabin Type
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Enclosed cabin with wide windows for panoramic views
Enclosed cockpit |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Minimalistic digital flight display, passenger information screen planned
Basic control/flight interface |
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Storage Compartments
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Small rear luggage space for carry-on bags
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Other Features
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Climate control
Lightweight, ergonomic seating
Large windows for sightseeing
Lightweight composites (carbon fiber + aviation aluminum) |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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2 (1 pilot + 1 passenger)
1 |
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Payload Capacity
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~200 kg (441 lbs, including passengers + luggage)
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Cargo Capacity
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~20–25 kg luggage allowance
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