DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane PIV OTAL'S HELIX - A VERY INTERESTING eVTOL Source: Pivotal California-based Opener.Aero, now known as Pivotal, has just debuted its first scalable production aircraft - Helix eVTOL. Here's what we know: Helix is a personal, light eVTOL that has a unique tilt aircraft design Entire aircraft tilts when changing between hover and cruise It's a 4th generation platform aircraft with an abundance of technologies found in its predecessor, Blackfly. Tech improvements include: Better digital electronics Improved aerostructure Better propulsion and power Enhanced pilot comfort and safety Reduced weather impact Simplified pre-flight checks More product options like trailer, GSM radios and much more Open for orders in January 2024 Pricing starts at $190,000 with option pricing not yet revealed Bottomline: Helix is a unique, w