Manufacturer Develops First Electric Aircraft That Can Be Assembled At Home

RotorX Has Just Developed An Electric Aircraft That Can Be Assembled At Home. The Giant Drone Will Cost Around R$ 420 Thousand.

The RotorX is bringing another novelty for those who love luxury “toys.” It is the model titled Dragon, which according to the manufacturer, resembles a kind of giant drone, but it is extremely safe and very stable, not requiring a pilot’s license. Composing the category of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the giant drone will be sold in a way never seen before in this market. The buyer will receive a kit at home with the vehicle disassembled.

RotorX Dragon Is Powered By 100V Lithium Batteries

The manufacturer of the electric aircraft claims that anyone can pilot the model and promises to offer tutorials and private flight lessons for those who are not willing to risk flying right away.

The giant drone is the result of a partnership between RotorX, well-known for producing 2-seat helicopters, and Advanced Tactics Inc, based in California, which also operates in the aircraft segment.

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The electric aircraft is controlled by a 3-axis joystick and, according to the manufacturer, is the safest and most exciting in its sector. With eight electric motors, the RotorX Dragon has two propellers installed on each rotor and a chassis made of aluminum.

The vehicle is powered by a 100V lithium battery system. The propulsion configuration is redundant, so if one of the motors fails, the others compensate for the loss of power.

Safety features include an automatic takeoff and landing system, reinforced landing gear, and a low battery alert. If everything fails, the giant drone activates a ballistic parachute to bring the aircraft safely to the ground.

Electric Aircraft Will Cost Around R$ 450 Thousand

The flight autonomy time is not exorbitant, considering this segment is still new. Thus, it is 20 minutes in flight, while the maximum speed is 101 km/h. Although the company says the assembly of the RotorX Dragon can be done at home, those who do not feel confident can seek professional support from Advanced Tactics.

The goal is to open more support points in the US and introduce another version of the vehicle with 2 seats aimed at training. The company will sell the first 100 units of the giant drone for US$ 85 thousand, almost R$ 450 thousand in direct conversion.

Shortly after, the price will rise to US$ 99 thousand, about R$ 520 thousand. Deliveries are expected to begin in September 2023. In the end, the model is much more advantageous than investing millions in a real helicopter; now it remains to be seen if this novelty will thrive.

Japan Plans To Launch The World’s First Flying Motorcycle

If you have a little more than R$ 4 million, you can buy a hybrid flying motorcycle. The model is named X-Turismo, the first hybrid flying motorcycle produced at scale and belongs to the Japanese company Aerwins, which has been in a kind of pre-sale since last year.

Now, with its presentation at the Detroit Auto Show in September of this year, it can also be purchased in the US. While several manufacturers focus on flying cars, the Japanese have preferred to turn their attention to two-wheeled vehicles.

The manufacturer has reported that it is already developing another model that will be more affordable and compact, potentially costing around US$ 50 thousand, equivalent to R$ 259 thousand in direct conversion.