Vertiflier builds an ultralight electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can be operated without a pilot’s license or runway, offering personal air mobility for recreational and short‑range travel. The aircraft combines a 2.2:1 thrust‑to‑weight ratio with the VertiSafe™ multi‑stage safety suite—including a ballistic parachute, energy‑absorbing honeycomb structure, and intelligent flight assistance—to ensure stable, safe flight and easy storage or transport.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional personal aviation requires runways, pilot licenses, and bulky aircraft, limiting accessibility for individuals who want the freedom of flight without extensive training or infrastructure.
Solution
Vertiflier offers an ultralight electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for easy, license‑free operation. The aircraft combines a high thrust‑to‑weight ratio with an integrated multi‑stage safety system, including a ballistic recovery parachute, energy‑absorbing honeycomb structure, and guarded ducted propellers. Intelligent flight assistance provides obstacle avoidance, automatic stability control, and emergency auto‑landing to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. Its compact, foldable design and retractable motor arms enable storage in a garage or transport on a trailer, making personal air mobility practical for everyday use. Customers can personalize the airframe’s colors and receive a digital cockpit interface that presents essential flight data at a glance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are affluent early‑adopters, hobbyist pilots, and private individuals seeking a convenient, safe, and license‑free personal aircraft for recreational flight and short‑range travel.
Features
- 2.2:1 thrust‑to‑weight ratio delivering rapid climb and stable maneuverability
- VertiSafe™ safety suite: ballistic recovery parachute, crash‑worthy honeycomb structure, deformable landing skids, and guarded ducted propellers
- Redundant flight control with adaptive thrust compensation and automatic stability mode for motor failures
- Pilot Assistance Systems (PAS) offering obstacle avoidance, flight envelope protection, and emergency auto‑landing
- Enclosed ducted fans for higher thrust efficiency, reduced noise, and protection from external objects
- Retractable motor arms and foldable airframe for easy transport and storage
- Customizable exterior colors and a minimalist digital cockpit display