This week, around 300 of the most influential figures in transportation gathered in Dallas for the UP.Summit, an annual, three-day event centered on the industry’s cutting edge. Aviation technology, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in particular, turned plenty of heads—literally.
Opener Rebrands to Pivotal and Unveils Helix, Its First Scalable Production Aircraft
The company’s BlackFly personal eVTOL is one of the first of its kind to be sold and delivered to customers.
Key Takeaways:
- Pivotal (formerly Opener Aero) unveiled Helix, its first scalable production eVTOL aircraft, available for order starting January at a base price of $190,000.
- The Helix is designed for recreational flyers and short-hop travel, complying with FAA Part 103 ultralight requirements, meaning no pilot certification is needed for recreational use in specified airspace.
- Pivotal is unique in the eVTOL market for having already sold and delivered its preproduction BlackFly model to private customers, making one the world's first private eVTOL pilot.
- Helix improves upon its predecessor with enhanced power, propulsion, digital electronics, a higher payload capacity, and a more comfortable flight deck with integrated displays and optional accessories.
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