Airlios’ flying motorcycle offers 4 options, including Air One, Pegasus, Minotaur, and Custom, priced from 2 billion VND.
On the morning of October 26, Airlios showcased the first prototype of a personal flying motorcycle in Southeast Asia at the Vietnam Motor Show 2022. Airlios, a Vietnamese startup based in Hanoi, offers four models of flying motorcycles: Air One, Pegasus, Minotaur, and Custom, with prices equivalent to 2 billion VND, 2.2 billion VND, 2.46 billion VND, and 2.46 billion VND, respectively. All models are manufactured in Vietnam.
Airlios flying motorcycle at Vietnam Motor Show 2022.
The displayed prototype is the Pegasus model, which has undergone over 100 hours of test flights and covered a total distance of 1,000 km. During testing, the prototype featured only essential components, while the outer shell was hastily completed for display at the exhibition and is not the official design.
According to Airlios, the company has conducted test flights of the prototype in a “safe zone” in Hanoi and some provinces in the Mekong Delta. The commercial product is expected to hit the market in 2027, either through direct sales or transport services.
The commercial product is expected to launch in 2027.
The device can be controlled in two ways: direct control and autonomous mode. In direct control mode, users must undergo training from Airlios. Meanwhile, in autonomous mode, users simply select a destination, and the flying motorcycle will navigate itself.
The Airlios flying motorcycle has a length of 1.9 m, a height of 1.15 m, and a wingspan of 2 m. It weighs 220 kg, with a maximum takeoff weight of 320 kg, allowing a payload of 100 kg. The flying motorcycle accommodates only one passenger. Additionally, it has a maximum flight range of 33 km, a top speed of 100 km/h, and a maximum flight duration (with a 100 kg load) of 20 minutes, flying at an altitude below 120 m. The power source is derived from lithium-ion batteries and a backup power supply with a dual-battery setup.
Airlios Pegasus.
The materials used in its construction include aluminum alloy and carbon fiber. The propellers are made of wood and covered with carbon. Control methods include a joystick and a touchscreen interface. The device operates using 8 brushless motors. In the event of a malfunction or failure of one motor, the flying motorcycle will continue to operate normally and autonomously seek the nearest and safest landing spot.
The materials used include aluminum alloy and carbon fiber.
The main components consist of the frame, body, cockpit windshield, control system, seat, seat frame, propellers, and battery system. Users are required to wear a helmet when operating the flying motorcycle.
Personal flying devices are considered one of the modes of future transportation.
A company representative shared that all four flying motorcycle models share the same technical specifications, differing only in design. The Custom model allows customers to design the exterior and choose colors according to their personal preferences.
Personal flying devices are being developed in several regions, including Europe and North America, and are seen as one of the modes of future transportation due to their potential to alleviate traffic congestion. Notable startups in the flying vehicle sector include AirCar, Archer Aviation, SkyDrive, Joby Aviation, and Lilium.
