The H1 flying car takes about 20 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%, has a flight range of nearly 100 km, and can carry two people.
The aerospace company Doroni, based in Miami, USA, has begun accepting pre-orders for its personal flying vehicle, the H1, as reported by Interesting Engineering on September 19.
Design of the two-seat flying car H1. (Photo: Doroni)
Currently, most manufacturers of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOL) aim to create flying taxis for urban use. However, Doroni is targeting a different market. The company focuses on private pilots and claims that the H1 is easier to operate than helicopters or conventional airplanes. According to Doron Merdinger, CEO of Doroni, anyone with a regular driver’s license can pilot the H1 after completing approximately 20 hours of training.
The H1 is a two-seat flying car equipped with two long wings and large rotors, capable of carrying 227 kg. It also features wheels—an uncommon component as most eVTOLs land on cushions. Users can drive the H1 into a standard garage and charge it overnight. With fast-charging capabilities, it takes only about 20 minutes to charge this flying vehicle from 20% to 80%.
The H1 boasts an impressive appearance with its large rotors and curved body. This flying vehicle is equipped with touch screens for navigation, landing, flight adjustments, cameras, lighting, and ventilation systems. Additionally, the H1 has an engine start button, controls for the left and right doors, RFID sensors, and two joysticks for both left-handed and right-handed users.
The maximum speed of the H1 is expected to be 225 km/h, with a flight range of nearly 100 km. It will also be equipped with a parachute for safety.
Doroni showcased the cockpit of the H1 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture airshow at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin, USA, in July, simulating takeoff, flight, and landing activities using virtual reality technology.
Doroni plans to begin deliveries in the final quarter of 2024. The company will accept 36 pre-orders for the H1. Upon its official launch, the estimated price of the flying vehicle will be $150,000 (approximately over 3.5 billion VND).
