United States Flyer

The Flyer is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by Kitty Hawk in San Francisco, United States. It is currently in the Limited Service phase. Its first manned flight test was carried out in June 2018. The Flyer aircraft has a capacity of one (1) occupant. For more information on this aircraft, see their website.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics

General
NameFlyer
CompanyKitty Hawk
IndustryStart-ups
CitySan Francisco
CountryUnited States
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationPersonal Flying Device
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity1 seat
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedJune 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight2018-06-06
Design MaturityLimited Service
Official Websitehttps://flyer.aero/
Geometry
Length2.4 m
Height
Span4 m
Wing Configuration
Wing sweep?
Seating
seat
Seating Configuration 1 seat
Passenger Seat Rows
Seats per Row
Separated pilot seat?Yes
Seating LayoutStandard
Performance
Max Take-off Weight (MTOW)
Operating Empty Weight (OEW)
Payload
Battery Mass
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
Endurance20 min
Cruise Altitude10 m
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors10
Propulsors in Cruise10
Propulsor in Hover10
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current0.00
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical SystemLithium-polymer
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?No
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?Yes