Germany's Volocopter Unveils New Two-Seat Electric Ultralight Aircraft at AERO Aviation Show

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Germany's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Volocopter announced a new electric ultralight multi-rotor aircraft, the VoloXPro, at the AERO Aviation Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from April 22 to 25. This marks the company's first major product launch since undergoing bankruptcy restructuring. Volocopter filed for bankruptcy in late 2024 due to funding shortages and was acquired by Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, the owner of Diamond Aircraft, for €10 million in March 2025.

The VoloXPro is a two-seat aircraft targeting flight schools, aviation sports enthusiasts, and sightseeing operators. It is expected to receive EU ultralight certification by the end of 2026. Equipped with 18 rotors, the aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kilograms, a payload capacity of 154 kilograms, a cruising speed of 70 km/h, and a range of 40 kilometers. The VoloXPro incorporates components from the previous VoloCity project and features a single-stick control system and a customizable cockpit.

"With the ultralight VoloXPro, private customers and commercial operators will be able to own an electric multi-rotor aircraft that meets airliner safety standards at the price of a luxury car," said David Bausek, Chief Technology Officer of Volocopter.

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