The AirScooter is a futuristic, single-seat VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) multicopter designed by French innovator Franky Zapata, best known as the creator of the Flyboard.
This amazing aircraft is now flying, with Franky on board !
Key Features
- Rotors: The AirScooter is equipped with high-performance carbon fiber rotors from E-Props. These rotors are renowned for their very low weight, high efficiency, and vibration-free performance.
- Flight System: It features a hybrid-electric propulsion system, combining a petrol engine and electric motors to provide extended flight autonomy—over 2 hours, far beyond most electric VTOLs.
- Design: The cockpit resembles a glass bubble mounted atop a tricycle landing gear, offering panoramic views and intuitive control via dual joysticks.
- Propulsion Layout: The aircraft includes 12+ rotors mounted on 8 arms, with some booms supporting two coaxial propellers and additional vertical ones for yaw control.
Ease of Use & Safety
- No pilot license required (compliant with FAA Part 103 ultralight category).
- Fly-by-wire system with multiple safety redundancies and automatic landing functions.
- Designed for recreational users with minimal training required.
E-Props equips many UAVs and VTOLs all over the world, because its products are of the highest quality, highly efficient, ultra-light and extremely robust.
*** See the dedicated website => E-PROPS for UAV
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