While Boeing, Airbus and Lockheed are making huge splashes (and sales) and stealing all the headlines in the opening days of the 2017 Paris Air Show, some smaller companies and aircraft are still getting their share of the spotlight. One such aircraft is the cool and very simple SureFly personal helicopter and VTOL aircraft, which was unveiled by the Workhorse Group in Paris on Monday.
Workhorse Unveils the SureFly Personal VTOL in Paris
Key Takeaways:
- The SureFly is a personal hybrid electric/gas VTOL aircraft by Workhorse Group, unveiled at the Paris Air Show, designed for simple and safe two-person flight.
- It features a gas combustion engine backed by lithium-ion batteries, simple joystick controls that require only 20 hours of training for a light-sport license, and includes a ballistic parachute for safety.
- Initially intended as an air taxi with a 70-mile range, the company envisions future autonomous versions for city commutes, agriculture, and emergency response.
- Workhorse is currently taking pre-orders for the SureFly, targeting a price of less than $200,000.
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