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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.

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

  • Mayman Aerospace unveiled a flight-ready prototype of its P2 Speeder, a high-speed, single-rider air utility vehicle (AUV) designed for both piloted and autonomous operation.
  • The final eight-engine Speeder is projected to lift 1,000 lbs and fly over 500 mph, with test flights anticipated in Q3 2022 and potential uses in cargo, emergency, and military operations.
  • The company aims for FAA type certification and claims the Speeder will be significantly less expensive than a helicopter, powered by zero net carbon or sustainable aviation fuel.
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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.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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