Catapult One

Personal aerial sports vehicle

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Timeline

On a weekly mountain hike, the idea of a personal transport capsule propelled by a catapult was born.

While researching the market and technologies for aerial vehicles, GoFly Prize was discovered; a calling and a milestone to develop a truly personal aerial vehicle.

A conceptual design that meets GoFly Prize requirement completed. Preliminary sizing, design and rendering submitted as Phase 1 proposal for GoFly Prize.

A 1/4 size scaled model of the vehicle is in the works and will be completed to test preliminary design points.

Full size prototype build is in progress. Lessons learned will be compiled and submitted as GoFly Phase 2 proposal.

If selected as one of four final competitors in GoFly Prize, vehicle will enter into the Fly Off competition.

Development continues towards certification after GoFly Prize with the goal for general public sale.

Pre-order will be open for production vehicles while the vehicle is being certified.

Delivery of first production vehicle to customer opening a new era of personal transportation.

September
2017
October
2017
April
2018
July
2018
February
2019
October
2019
April
2020
May
2020
April
2021

specifications

Capacity
Passengers: One
Dimensions
Length: 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Wingspan: 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Height: 3.5 ft (1.1 m)
Range
Nominal Range: 10 nm
Max Range: 15 nm
Weight
Empty Weight: 744 lb (338 kg)
Gross Weight: 944 lb (429 kg)
Max Payload: 200 lb (91 kg)
Performance
Max Speed: 40 kn (46 mph)
Cruise Speed: 30 kn (35 mph)
Power Plant
Propulsion: Electric ducted fans
Lift Fan Power: 4x 25kW
Cruise Fan Power: 2x 10kW
Energy
Type: Lithium ion battery banks
Capacity: 32 kWh