CycloTech BlackBird CycloRotor-powered flying car

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CycloTech BlackBird CycloRotor-powered flying car aims to take off its first-generation flight demonstrator in 2025.

The Austrian aviation company CycloTech has unveiled a first-generation demonstrator eVTOL aircraft to highlight its unique propulsion system for electric flight. The company plans to launch its BlackBird flying car by year’s end, with test flights beginning in early 2025.

The aircraft uses at least six CycloRotors to maintain stable flight even if one engine fails, enhancing safety. Its 360° thrust control allows it to stop in mid-air, improving maneuverability, especially in busy skies. Two CycloRotors along its longitudinal axis enable lateral movement without tilting, adding to its precision.

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The compact design, featuring six CycloRotors, allows vertical take-off and landing, parallel parking, and mid-air braking, without needing special infrastructure.

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BlackBird’s final design, similar to the CruiseUp concept from 2023 but smaller, will measure 16 ft (4.9 m) in length, 7.5 ft (2.3 m) in width, and 6.5 ft (2 m) in height. With a maximum take-off weight of 750 lb (340 kg), it can reach speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).

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