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Referenced article published on robbreport.com on June 8, 2023 written by Jaclyn Trop. Link to original article:
These 5 eVTOLs Let You Take to the Skies Without a Pilot’s License
Imagine the thrill of being able to hop in your own personal flying machine and take to the skies without needing a pilot’s license. That’s no longer a dream of the future; it’s happening right now, thanks to advances in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology. Several one-person eVTOLs, certified in the FAA’s Ultralight category, will hit the market later this year, including the RYSE Recon and Jetson One. These groundbreaking machines will have software-controlled, intuitive designs, making the process of flying as simple as driving an ATV.
The RYSE Recon, expected to retail at $150,000, can fly for 25 minutes at a speed of 63 mph, perfect for vintners, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It can even take off and land in water. Meanwhile, the Jetson One, priced at $92,000, sold out the first two years of its production due to public interest.
Intriguingly, other manufacturers are working on futuristic eVTOLs, like Zapata’s JetRacer VTOL concept with 10 jet engines, and McClic’s MC One, which will cost as much as a brand-new Porsche. Then there’s Doroni’s two-seater H1 eVTOL, which is seeking FAA certification under the Light Sport Aircraft category and aims to deliver by 2025.
The onset of these user-friendly eVTOLs signifies a revolution in personal transportation, possibly paving the way for a world where traffic jams are a thing of the past, and the skies are the new highways. It’s a future brimming with boundless potential, where the next flight is only as far away as your garage. Buckle up, everyone, the age of flying cars is just on the horizon.
