Air ONE eVTOL Forward Cruise Flight

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby

EVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft developer AIR announced the completion of its AIR ONE vehicle’s first full forward flight, in which the aircraft executed a seamless transition from hover to cruise. On December 18th at around 3:00PM Israel time, the AIR ONE prototype, equipped to its maximum capacity of 1100kg, transitioned from take off to its cruising speed. Following this accomplishment, thousands of flight hours are planned for the AIR ONE as part of its FAA certification process, with AIR to gradually increase and optimize the aircraft’s range, speed, and endurance.

With a focus on personal air mobility, AIR is developing eVTOL for personal use, providing an everyday airborne alternative for short distance commuting. Able to take off and land on any flat surface with a 250kg payload, the all-electric two-seater aircraft grants a…