Japan Cartivator

The Cartivator is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by SkyDrive in Nagoya, Japan. It is currently in the Scaled Prototype phase. The Cartivator aircraft has a capacity of two (2) occupants. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 24th, 2025.

Characteristics

General
NameCartivator
CompanySkyDrive
IndustryStart-ups
CityNagoya
CountryJapan
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationMulticopter
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity2 seats
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedJune 2017
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design MaturityScaled Prototype
Official Websitehttp://cartivator.com/
Geometry
Length3.6 m
Height1.1 m
Span3.1 m
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?
Seating
seat
seat
Seating Configuration 2x1
Passenger Seat Rows2 seats
Seats per Row1 seat
Separated pilot seat?
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)400 kg
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed56 kt
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude160 m
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeFan
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors4
Propulsors in Cruise4
Propulsor in Hover4
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current0.00
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?Yes
Independent Ground Taxi?Yes
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?