Fly With Your Personal Air scooter

 

Air scooter

The Zapata AirScooter is a personal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed by French inventor Franky Zapata. It's intended to be an accessible and easy-to-fly personal mobility solution.

Here's a breakdown of its features and what's known about its price:

Features:

 * Hybrid-Electric Propulsion: The AirScooter uses a hybrid powertrain, combining electric motors with a fuel tank (18.9 L / 5 gallons). This allows for a longer flight time compared to purely electric VTOLs, reportedly over two hours.

 * Performance:

   * Maximum Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)

   * Cruise Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)

   * Maximum Altitude: 2,987 m (9,800 ft)

 * Design:

   * Egg-shaped cockpit: Provides panoramic views for the pilot.

   * Compact Dimensions: Approximately 340 x 340 x 256 cm (11 x 11 x 8 feet).

   * Lightweight: Empty weight of 112 kg (247 lb).

   * Payload: Can carry a maximum payload of 120 kg (264 lb).

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   * Propellers: The prototype features 14 propellers on 8 booms, with some booms having additional vertical propellers for yaw control.

 * Control and Safety:

   * "Fly-by-wire" controls: Computer-assisted controls are designed for ease of use and high safety, requiring minimal training.

   * VR-like joysticks: The pilot controls the AirScooter using two joysticks, aiming for an intuitive "jetfighter video game" sensation.

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   * Safety harness: The pilot seat includes a safety harness.

   * Ultralight Aircraft Classification: In the US, it is designed to comply with Federal Aviation Authority PART 103 Regulations, potentially allowing it to be flown without a pilot's license as an "ultralight aircraft."

 * Sustainability: Zapata claims its carbon footprint is comparable to a passenger car, thanks to its hybrid powertrain and the ability to use sustainable fuel.

Price:

As of June 2025, there is no publicly announced price for the Zapata AirScooter. It was introduced as a prototype in June 2023 and is still in the early planning and development stages. While Zapata has other products like the Flyboard with prices available, the AirScooter is a new and significantly different venture. It's expected that more details on pricing and availability will be released closer to its potential mass market release.



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