SkyDrive Selects Avidyne for Avionics on eVTOL Aircraft

Revealed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, SkyDrive chooses Avidyne’s Quantum Open Avionics Platform for its three-seat, electric-powered lightweight aircraft By Joe Macey / 27 Jul 2023
SkyDrive and Avidyne at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive has chosen Avidyne’s Quantum Open Avionics Platform for its first production aircraft.

Designed to be flown with one pilot and two passengers on board for intra-city flights, the SkyDrive requires customized, certified avionics systems to enable its mission.

“We are very pleased to have Avidyne as our avionics partner for our eVTOL aircraft, the Skydrive. Avidyne’s Quantum avionics system is very competitive in performance, weight, and cost and will play one of the most important roles of the aircraft system of eVTOL,” said SkyDrive Chief Development Officer Arnaud Coville.

“The avionics requirements and mission profiles of the all-electric SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft are a unique opportunity for Quantum’s open avionics platform and we are honored to have been selected to create a customized avionics solution for this innovative new aircraft,” added Avidyne Chief Executive Officer Dan Schwinn.

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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