Skyrider X1

Specifications:

Aircraft type

Passenger hybrid-electric VTOL sea-land-air motorcycle-aircraft

Piloting

1 pilot with an AI automatic route planning function and automated takeoff and landing capability. The company's avionics adjusts flight altitude, speed and direction in real-time according to weather and environmental changes, for an efficient and safe flight experience. The aircraft can be flown manually with a joystick control. Displays real-time data, weather updates, and system status for full situational awareness.

Maximum cruise speed

100 km/h (62 mph)

Range (air)

300 km (186 miles)

Flight time

25-40 minutes

Maximum cruise altitude

200 m (656 ft)

Empty weight

80 kg (176 lb)

Maximum payload weight

120 kg (264 lb)

Maximum takeoff weight

200 kg (440 lb)

Propellers

8 stacked propellers (with automatic folding and unfolding system)

Electric motors

8 electric motors

Power source

Hybrid-electric power source

Fuselage

Carbon fiber composite and aerospace-grade aluminum

Window

Canopy over cockpit

Landing gear

Retractable 1 front and 1 rear motorcycle tires, with retractable rear training wheels to keep the flying motorcycle upright without having to use a kickstand

Safety features

Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) uses multiple propellers or electric ducted fans, each powered by electric motors, to increase 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. Specifically, the aircraft has a triple-redundant flight control system. Having multiple redundant systems on any aircraft decreases having any single point of failure. There is also a whole aircraft emergency ballistic parachute in case of an unexpected inflight emergency.