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The ultra-popular Jetson One, the personal electric aircraft that seems to have conquered the world, hit not just one but two milestones in Italy, paving the way for a new type of private aviation.
October was a busy and fruitful month for Jetson, the manufacturer of the Jetson One single-seat eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing). Visitors at this year's ZeroEmission Mediterranean event, which took place in Rome, Italy, got the chance to take a closer look at three Jetson One aircraft.
The three units that were on display marked an important achievement for the aviation startup and for the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) industry worldwide. Jetson got the green light from the Italian authorities in two areas. First, the Jetson One is now officially certified as an ultralight eVTOL. Second, the manufacturer got permission to fly its aircraft in unmanned mode through remote control.
The first milestone means that licensed pilots are legally allowed to fly the Jetson One pre-production eVTOL in Italy's uncontrolled air space. The registration certificate was issued by Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI), officially placing Jetson One into the ultralight recreational eVTOL category.
The second milestone enables Jetson to carry out uncrewed test flights. In this case, it was Italy's Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) that granted the operational authorization. Jetson CEO Stephan D'haene says this will allow the company to conduct advanced test flights without putting pilots at risk.
Since this brand was co-founded by Swedish developers, you might be wondering, "Why Italy?" Well, this is where the company moved its headquarters last year, from Poland. The R&D and production facility is now operating in Arezzo, Tuscany. In addition to the industrial facility, this includes an 800-meter (2,620 feet) airstrip. With the operational authorization in hand, Jetson will be able to perform regular flight tests here.
Plus, the company is operating a pilot school and a customer experience center at the same location. Last year, a popular video showed the one-seat aircraft flying above Tuscany's stunning scenery.
This month is also when Jetson One took to the sky for the first time in the US, piloted by one of the brand's co-founders, Tomasz Patan, in Westlake, Texas. The $98,000 personal electric aircraft had tremendous success in America, judging by the number of pre-orders.
Jetson has sold more than 300 units so far worldwide, and it's nearly sold out for 2024.
Jetson One claims to be the first affordable eVTOL on the market, with no pilot license required in the US. It combines a race car-inspired frame with a redundant battery propulsion system, an auto-landing system, and advanced safety features. It comes pre-assembled to your doorstep and requires minimal training. This one-seater also has a minimal footprint and promises a 20-minute flight time per charge.
The three units that were on display marked an important achievement for the aviation startup and for the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) industry worldwide. Jetson got the green light from the Italian authorities in two areas. First, the Jetson One is now officially certified as an ultralight eVTOL. Second, the manufacturer got permission to fly its aircraft in unmanned mode through remote control.
The first milestone means that licensed pilots are legally allowed to fly the Jetson One pre-production eVTOL in Italy's uncontrolled air space. The registration certificate was issued by Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI), officially placing Jetson One into the ultralight recreational eVTOL category.
The second milestone enables Jetson to carry out uncrewed test flights. In this case, it was Italy's Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) that granted the operational authorization. Jetson CEO Stephan D'haene says this will allow the company to conduct advanced test flights without putting pilots at risk.
Since this brand was co-founded by Swedish developers, you might be wondering, "Why Italy?" Well, this is where the company moved its headquarters last year, from Poland. The R&D and production facility is now operating in Arezzo, Tuscany. In addition to the industrial facility, this includes an 800-meter (2,620 feet) airstrip. With the operational authorization in hand, Jetson will be able to perform regular flight tests here.
Plus, the company is operating a pilot school and a customer experience center at the same location. Last year, a popular video showed the one-seat aircraft flying above Tuscany's stunning scenery.
This month is also when Jetson One took to the sky for the first time in the US, piloted by one of the brand's co-founders, Tomasz Patan, in Westlake, Texas. The $98,000 personal electric aircraft had tremendous success in America, judging by the number of pre-orders.
Jetson has sold more than 300 units so far worldwide, and it's nearly sold out for 2024.
Jetson One claims to be the first affordable eVTOL on the market, with no pilot license required in the US. It combines a race car-inspired frame with a redundant battery propulsion system, an auto-landing system, and advanced safety features. It comes pre-assembled to your doorstep and requires minimal training. This one-seater also has a minimal footprint and promises a 20-minute flight time per charge.
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