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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
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Name | Kenyan Passenger Drone |
Company | Morris Mbetsa |
Industry | Individuals |
City | Nairobi |
Country | Kenya |
Primary Classification | Wingless |
Secondary Classification | |
Tertiary Classification | Multicopter |
Energy Source | Battery |
Capacity | 1 seat |
Pilot type | Piloted |
Announced | May 2018 |
First (Unmanned) Flight | |
First (Manned) Flight | 2018-06-06 |
Design Maturity | Manned Flight Testing |
Official Website |
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Wing Configuration | |
Wing sweep? |
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Seating Configuration | 1 seat |
Passenger Seat Rows | |
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Separated pilot seat? | Yes |
Seating Layout | Standard |
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Power Available |
Propulsors | |
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Propulsor Type | Prop |
Propulsor Layout | |
Total Number of Propulsors | 6 |
Propulsors in Cruise | |
Propulsor in Hover | 6 |
Individual Propulsor Thrust | |
Individual Propulsor Power |
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Wheeled Ground Taxi? | |
Independent Ground Taxi? | |
Conventional Landing? | |
Amphibious? |