Mayman Aerospace Debuts High-Speed VTOL

A flight-ready prototype of Mayman Aerospace’s P2 Speeder made its debut at the Draper Venture Network CEO Summit this week in Ventura, California.

Jeremy Kariuki

Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at 12:39 PM ET

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Mayman Aerospace is expected to begin test flights for the P2 Speeder in the second half of this year. [Courtesy: Mayman Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Mayman Aerospace debuted a flight-ready prototype of its P2 Speeder, a high-speed, single-rider air utility vehicle (AUV) capable of flying with or without a pilot.
The P2 Speeder is designed to lift 1,000 lbs and fly over 500 mph in its cargo configuration, powered by zero net carbon or sustainable aviation fuel.
Test flights are expected to begin in Q3 2022, with piloted tests and FAA type certification anticipated for Q4 2022, targeting uses in cargo, emergency services, and military operations as a less expensive alternative to helicopters.

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A flight-ready prototype of Mayman Aerospace’s P2 Speeder made its debut at the Draper Venture Network CEO Summit this week in Ventura, California.

The P2 is a high-speed, single-rider air utility vehicle (AUV), which will be capable of flying with or without a pilot. The final version of the eight-engine prototype will be able to lift 1,000 lbs and fly at more than 500 mph in its cargo configuration. Mayman is expected to begin test flights for the P2 in Q3 2022.