Airspeeder Mk4

Specifications:

Aircraft type

Racing eVTOL aircraft

Capacity

1 pilot

Maximum speed

200 km/h (124 mph)

Racing speed

130 km/h (81 mph)

Maximum takeoff weight

250 kg (551 lbs)

Empty weight

120 kg (265 lbs)

Flight time

10 minutes (approximately)

Thrust ratio

3.6:1

Propellers

8 - 81.28 CM (32 inches) carbon fiber blades

Electric Motors

8 (24 Kw motors, each) with tilting motor technology

Batteries

5 - 12kWh interchangeable batteries

Length

4 m (13.1 feet)

Windows

Panoramic window provides spectacular views.

Landing gear

Skid type landing gear

Safety Features

Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP), provides safety through redundancy for its passengers and/or cargo. DEP means having multiple propellers and motors on the aircraft so if one or more motors or propellers fail, the other working motors and propellers can safely land the aircraft. The aircraft also has multiple types of safety features including software technology and sensors. The key safety features are to keep the pilot from crashing the aircraft by itself, so they don't crash the aircraft into other racing aircraft while racing, to keep pilots from flying too high or low and to protect crowds during the races. In summary, Alauda is developing their software to not only push the limits their aircraft to help pilots get the fastest possible speeds when racing, but also are including high-speed collision avoidance technology to ensure the safety of pilots when many vehicles are simultaneously racing.