Pivotal has launched online sales for Helix, a light eVTOL aircraft that requires no Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certification.
The starting price for a Helix aircraft is $190,000. First customer shipments are set to begin on June 10th, 2024. Customers can place orders for delivery in the US on Pivotal’s website.
The Helix’s powerful capabilities are navigated with intuitive joystick controls, guided by a simple user interface. The single-seat vehicle has a robust fault-tolerant design, bolstered by triple modular flight control systems for safety and reliability. Efficient, compact, and simple, the Helix is transportable and easy to assemble, from storage to sky in 30 minutes. It disassembles to fit into a 16-foot trailer.
“We’re proud to begin selling, and soon delivering, our Helix aircraft. The market is ready for the wonder of aerial recreation and short-hop eVTOL travel. We are ready to provide the beauty and freedom of personal flight to a whole lot of people with a passion for flying and an interest in creating a new generation of aviators and aviation,” said Ken Karklin, CEO, Pivotal.
Dean Owen, an early access customer, added; “As one of Pivotal’s BlackFly customers, I can’t wait for more pilots to join the fold. There’s no better feeling than flying in this aircraft, and I want to share it with people like me who have dreamt of flying for a long time. This is an exciting moment to get in on the Helix and a growing community of Pivotal pilots.”
