Doroni Completes Tethered Flight Test with eVTOL Prototype

The Doroni H1 is a two-seater personal eVTOL which anyone can own, fly, and park in a standard two car garage, the company plans to secure certification and launch commercially in the second half of 2024 By Joe Macey / 27 Feb 2023
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Doroni Aerospace Inc., a Miami-based eVTOL developer, has completed a critical tethered flight test with an eVTOL prototype, the Doroni H1.

The flight test comes on the back of the company successfully completing yaw, pitch, and roll testing with the H1 prototype, as well as propulsion and autopilot integration with the aircraft.

The Doroni H1 is company’s go-to-market vehicle, and the company is on track to begin flight testing by Q4 of 2023, with plans to secure FAA certification and launch commercially in the second half of 2024.

The Doroni H1 currently under development is a two seater personal eVTOL that will be made available for public purchase, with an estimated starting retail price of $195k, which anyone can own, fly, and park in a standard two car garage. In order to start operating it, customers will need a current valid driver’s license and completion of a 20-hour training course.

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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