Rotor X Plans To Unveil Dragon Ultralight eVTOL at EAA AirVenture

Arizona company said it will begin delivering aircraft kits this fall.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 04:56 PM ET

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Rotor X is marketing its Dragon eVTOL to an adventurous audience. [Courtesy: Rotor X]

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Rotor X Aircraft plans to unveil the production prototype of its electric-powered Dragon personal air vehicle (PAV) at EAA AirVenture in July.
The Dragon is designed for ease of flight, reaches speeds over 60 mph, offers 20 minutes of flight time with quick-swap batteries, and includes safety features like a ballistic parachute and motor-failure compensation.
Sold as an assembly kit with support and training, Rotor X is accepting $19,500 deposits for expected deliveries beginning in September.

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Rotor X Aircraft said it plans to unveil the production prototype of its electric-powered Dragon personal air vehicle, or PAV, during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this July.

The company said the Dragon is easy to fly and can reach speeds of more than 60 mph (52 knots) while carrying a passenger of up to 250 pounds. The aircraft will fly for about 20 minutes on a full charge and a modular design allows battery packs to be removed and installed quickly.