Jetson Welcomes New Pilot for eVTOL Testing Program

Lexie Janson is the first and only female flying car racing pilot in the world and a high-profile member of the FPV drone community By Joe Macey / 10 Jan 2023
Lexie Janson, test pilot.
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Lexie Janson has joined Jetson at its newly renovated R&D facility in Arezzo, Tuscany, with the former flying car racing pilot set to play a significant role in the Jetson ONE testing program.

According to Jetson, Lexie currently holds the title of the first and only female flying car racing pilot in the world, and is a high-profile member of the FPV drone community. Lexie will soon be the first pilot in the world to fly two eVTOL aircrafts. 

Lexie commented: “I cannot wait to test the possibilities of the Jetson ONE and show the world what it is capable of.”

Alec Bialek, Head of R&D at Jetson, added: “We are thrilled to have Lexie onboard as we enter a period of intensive testing in our development program.”

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International, focusing on emerging aviation technologies since joining in 2022. He has particular expertise in eVTOLs, vertiports, and propulsion systems. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience sharpens both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to deliver well-informed, authoritative insights on the latest trends in the aviation sector. Connect

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