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eOpter

The eOpter is a Powered Lift eVTOL aircraft developed by Neoptera in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is currently in the Scaled Prototype phase. The eOpter aircraft has a capacity of two (2) occupants. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
Name	eOpter
Company	Neoptera
Industry	Start-ups
City	Bristol
Country	United Kingdom
Primary Classification	Powered Lift
Secondary Classification	Combined Vectored Thrust
Tertiary Classification	Inclined Sitter
Energy Source	Battery
Capacity	2 seats
Pilot type	Autonomous
Announced	September 2017
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight
Design Maturity	Scaled Prototype
Official Website	http://www.neoptera.aero/

Geometry
Length
Height
Span
Wing Configuration	Canard
Wing sweep?	No

Seating

Seating Configuration	2 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?	Yes
Seating Layout	Standard

Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available

Propulsors
Propulsor Type	Prop
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors	8
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover	8
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power

Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current	0.00
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage

Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?	No
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?