Barrel-rotor flying car prototype begins flight testing

There's something irresistibly fascinating about these Cyclotech cylindrical rotors. Maybe it's their visual oddity, or maybe it's the promise of solving one of the fundamental problems of electric vertical flight: the immediate response to commands. The fact is that, after talking about it some time ago here in 2022 and here in 2024, I am very happy to update you again. Yes, because the Austrian company has just let its' Blackbird 'prototype en…

The BlackBird demonstrator is lifted from an airfield. Now CycloTech wants to further develop the drive system.

CycloTech’s BlackBird Demonstrator “Completes Successful Maiden Flight” - eVTOL Insights

The world’s first aircraft with six CycloRotors has completed a successful maiden flight, reports a press release. The Austrian-based company, CycloTech, and its Blackbird demonstrator eVTOL aircraft, achieved this accomplishment on March 27th, just eleven months after first assembling the craft. The release explains, “The BlackBird showcases a completely new aircraft configuration, equipped with six

Barrel-rotor flying car prototype begins flight testing

One of the most fascinating aircraft in the eVTOL space has moved into flight testing with a new large-scale prototype. Cyclotech's Blackbird airframe becomes the world's first aircraft to fly with six barrel-shaped "Cyclorotors" for propulsion.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: eVTOL, Electric Aircraft, Cyclorotors, Personal eVTOLs

Cyclotech eVTOL BlackBird demonstrator makes maiden flight

CycloTech has announced the successful maiden flight of its BlackBird demonstrator, on 27 March. “The BlackBird showcases a completely new aircraft configuration, equipped with six advanced seventh generation CycloRotors,” reports the company, “two more than in any previous concepts and arranged in an unprecedented way to fully leverage the 360° thrust vectoring capabilities. This unique set up allows for vertical take-off and landing, hovering w