Kenya Kenyan Passenger Drone


The Kenyan Passenger Drone is a Wingless eVTOL aircraft developed by Morris Mbetsa in Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently in the Manned Flight Testing phase. Its first manned flight test was carried out in June 2018. The Kenyan Passenger Drone aircraft has a capacity of one (1) occupant.

Last updated on February 26th, 2024.

Characteristics


General
NameKenyan Passenger Drone
CompanyMorris Mbetsa
IndustryIndividuals
CityNairobi
CountryKenya
Primary ClassificationWingless
Secondary Classification
Tertiary ClassificationMulticopter
Energy SourceBattery
Capacity1 seat
Pilot typePiloted
AnnouncedMay 2018
First (Unmanned) Flight
First (Manned) Flight2018-06-06
Design MaturityManned Flight Testing
Official Website
Geometry
Length
Height
Span
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
Endurance
Cruise Altitude
Max Altitude
Thrust
Power Available
Propulsors
Propulsor TypeProp
Propulsor Layout
Total Number of Propulsors6
Propulsors in Cruise
Propulsor in Hover6
Individual Propulsor Thrust
Individual Propulsor Power
Electric Energy
Battery Capacity
Battery Power
Battery Density
Battery Current
Battery Voltage
Battery Chemical System
Battery Charge Time
Battery Charge Rate
Charging Voltage
Maneuverability
Wheeled Ground Taxi?
Independent Ground Taxi?
Conventional Landing?
Amphibious?