Jetson Executives Compete in eVTOL Race

Manufacturer is developing a single-seat eVTOL aircraft that can be purchased for $128,000.

Jack Daleo

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 07:30 AM ET

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Ryan Ewing

Jetson CEO Stéphan D’haene, founder and chief technology officer Tomasz Patan, and chief pilot Andrea Spresian take part in an eVTOL race. [Courtesy: Jetson]

Key Takeaways:

Jetson recently held what it claims was the "world's first eVTOL race," with its CEO, founder/CTO, and chief pilot competing in their single-seat Jetson One aircraft.
The Jetson One is a recreational, single-seat eVTOL designed to be certified as a Part 103 ultralight in the U.S., meaning users will not require a pilot's license, differentiating it from multi-passenger air taxis.
The aircraft, priced at $128,000, offers a 55-knot top speed and 20-minute flight time, with 2025-2026 production slots already sold out and deliveries for new orders expected by 2027.
Jetson is actively promoting eVTOL racing with custom-designed pylons, contributing to a growing interest in electric aircraft competitions, including the revived all-electric Pulitzer Trophy race set for October.

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This month, executives of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Jetson got in the pilot’s seat, competing in what the company has dubbed the world’s first eVTOL race.

The race—featuring Jetson CEO Stéphan D’haene, founder and chief technology officer Tomasz Patan, and chief pilot Andrea Spresian—comes about one month after the debut flight of the company’s first production Jetson One, SN1. That vehicle flew in the competition against a pair of preproduction demonstration aircraft, finishing second.