Whilst OEMs are developing pilotless technology demonstrators for the urban air mobility (UAM) market, one start-up, Electrafly is exploring the art of the possible with a personal flying machine (PFM).
It is an all-electric system, made from composite materials, and comprises of four wings with a 14ft wing span and is able to carry a person exceeding more than 55lb (25kg). A further design specification has outlined a 200lb weight to travel a distance of 20 miles.
Electrafly has developed three models. The first was used to get the technology off the ground in a proving flight, the second was