Doroni Aerospace Unveils H1-X Personal ‘Flying Car’
The two-seat eVTOL, designed for personal ownership, government agencies, and emergency services, is expected to begin test flights by the end of 2024.
A 3D rendering of Doroni Aerospace’s newly unveiled H1-X, an eVTOL ‘flying car’ intended for personal ownership. [Courtesy: Doroni Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
Doroni Aerospace unveiled the H1-X, a two-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) "flying car" designed for personal transportation with intuitive controls, claiming it's "so intuitive that a 4-year-old could fly it."
The H1-X features a patented tandem wing configuration with four in-wing electric ducted fans and two rear pusher propellers for quiet, efficient flight, offering a 60-mile range and 120 mph top speed.
Doroni anticipates the H1-X's first test flight by the end of 2024, aiming for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) certification under the FAA’s MOSAIC proposal to lower barriers for pilots and make it more accessible.
This personal eVTOL is expected to hit the U.S. market before electric air taxis, building on the success of its predecessor, the H1, which completed a manned test flight and received FAA airworthiness certification.
A Florida-based manufacturer has unveiled a “flying car” design it says is “so intuitive that a 4-year-old could fly it.”
Doroni Aerospace on Friday revealed the sleek-looking H1-X: a two-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) model designed for personal transportation. The company anticipates the first H1-X test flight by the end of 2024.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
