Velocitor X-1

Specifications:

Aircraft type

Passenger eVTOL multicopter (concept design)

Piloting

Manual piloting with an auto take-off and landing capability

Capacity

1 person

Cruise speed

70 mph (113 km/h)

Range (estimated)

60 m (97 km). The range of the multicopter depends upon the speed of the aircraft, weather conditions, altitude and other factors.

Flight time

45 minutes (with a 15 minute reserve)

Empty weight

500 lb (227 kg)

Maximum payload weight

260 lb (118 kg)

Maximum takeoff weight

760 lb (345 kg)

Propellers

8 propellers

Electric motors

8 electric motors

Power source

Batteries

Fuselage

Carbon fiber composite

Cockpit

Has front and rear windows with no doors. Uses an ultra-strong composite seat and a 4-point harness to provide a high level of safety and security.

Windows

Front and rear windshield with open sides

Landing gear

Fixed skid landing gear

Safety features

Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) uses multiple propellers or electric ducted fans, each powered by electric motors, to enhance safety through redundancy. If one or more components fail, the remaining ones can still ensure a safe landing. There are also redundancies of critical components in the sub-systems of the aircraft providing safety through redundancy. Having multiple redundant systems on any aircraft decreases having any single point of failure. The aircraft has a LIDAR obstacle warning and avoidance system (LOWAS) for safe avoidance of obstacles such as power lines, trees and structures. The aircraft has no moving surfaces or tilting parts when transitioning from vertical to forward flight and the reverse which increases safety by reducing complexity. There is a whole aircraft emergency ballistic parachute in case of an unexpected inflight emergency.