DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane BLACKFLY/HELIX PERSONAL eVTOL BEING RIGOROUSLY TESTED BY USAF FOR USE Source: Pivotal The US Air Force is considering a one-person flying eVTOL as part of its fleet of military vehicles. It's BlackFly, now called Helix, and it is considered one of the most exciting personal flying machines. Here are some key facts: USAF has started an 8-month rigorous testing process for the BlackFly/Helix, a personal, electric flying machine USAF has purchased 8 BlackFlys for the testing program The maker of BlackFly is Pivotal, a leading electric, light aircraft manufacturer It became known to the public as Opener's BlackFly and it's a pioneer in personal eVTOLs 1 and 2-seat versions 1st deliveries to customers to start in June 2024 Price starts at $190,000 No pilot's license is needed The vehicle has tilt wing eVTOL architecture Vehicle is much less expensive