May 2026 — Velocitor X-1 Update
Sun ’n Fun Recap
and What’s Next
A look at the latest simulator updates, production activity, flight testing progress, and propulsion development at Velo X Aerospace.
Recent Velocitor X-1 testing and development progress.
Sun ’n Fun Recap
Thank You for Spending Time With Us
First, thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with us at the Sun ’n Fun Expo. The level of interest, the conversations, and the feedback were exactly what we were hoping for. It is clear that people are ready for something real in this space, not just concepts.
One of the biggest highlights at the show was our updated flight simulator. Velo X Aerospace moved away from the VR headset and built out a three-screen display system. It is a completely different experience. Entry and exit are simple, and the center display is now laid out the same way the actual Velocitor X-1 will be.
The simulator is not just for demonstration. It can run full profiles including automated takeoff, automated landing, and navigation. It gives a strong sense of how the Velocitor X-1 is being developed to operate in everyday use.
Production
Production Planning Continues
Velo X Aerospace now has more than 60 deposits in for the first production run of the Velocitor X-1.
The first 100 aircraft are available at the current pricing of $156,000, with a $5,000 deposit securing position. Once those first 100 slots are filled, pricing will increase.
For those who have been following the program, this is the stage where timing begins to matter. Position in the production queue will affect delivery timing, and those early positions will carry forward as the first production schedule is built.
Flight Testing
More Flying, More Data
With improved weather here in Michigan, we are flying the Velocitor X-1 more often and making faster progress with each session. Every flight is feeding directly into refinement, performance review, and validation.
As the hours build on the current prototype, development continues to move quicker. Velo X Aerospace is using real-world data to make direct improvements and continue pushing the aircraft forward through each flight test.
Ongoing prototype testing and development.
Understanding the Velocitor
Dialing In the Powertrain
Velo X Aerospace has also completed a dedicated test stand for motors and propellers.
This is an important step in development. The test stand allows us to run controlled thrust testing, evaluate different propeller configurations, and fine tune motor performance in a way that was not possible before.
This is where efficiency, performance, and reliability come together. Getting the motor and propeller combination right is a major part of delivering the Velocitor X-1 as intended.
What’s Ahead
Continuing the Work
More flight testing. More data. More refinement. And soon, more to show.
The first 100 production slots continue to move, and once they are filled, pricing will increase and later positions will move farther out in the delivery schedule.
We appreciate the support, the conversations, and the momentum around the Velocitor X-1. Velo X Aerospace will continue sharing progress as development moves forward.
Reserve Your Position
in the First Production Run
The first 100 production slots are available at the current pricing of $156,000. A $5,000 deposit secures your position.
Reserve the Velocitor X-1April 2026 — Velocitor X-1 Update
Built for the Real World.
Not Just the Demo Reel.
Why certification, airspace integration, and engineering discipline define the next era of personal eVTOL flight.
Recent flight testing of the Velocitor X-1 prototype.
The Current Landscape
Personal eVTOL Is Having a Moment. The Standards Have Not Caught Up.
The market is filling with new concepts, bold claims, and pre-order pages. For anyone who believes in personal flight, that energy is exciting. But excitement and readiness are different things.
The questions that matter are still often left unaddressed. What regulatory framework does the aircraft operate under? Can it fly where you actually need to go?
Those questions define the difference between an aircraft and a demonstration.
Regulatory Reality
The Part 103 Question Every Buyer Should Ask
Many personal eVTOL concepts are positioned under FAA Part 103. While that classification appears attractive, the 254 pound empty weight limit creates significant design constraints.
Part 103 aircraft also cannot carry a transponder, ADS-B, or radio, which restricts operation in controlled airspace. In many cases, that removes access to the areas where these aircraft would be most useful.
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Side by Side
Part 103 Ultralight vs. Certified Light Sport Powered Lift
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The Velocitor X-1
Designed to Earn Its Place in the Sky
The Velocitor X-1 is being developed under the Certified Light Sport powered lift category within the FAA MOSAIC framework.
The aircraft is designed with full airspace integration in mind and continues to progress through active flight testing.
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Distributed Electric Propulsion
Eight independent motors provide system-level redundancy.
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Ballistic Parachute System
Whole-aircraft recovery capability is integrated into the design.
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Full ATC Integration
Designed to operate within controlled airspace.
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Garmin Avionics
Industry-standard avionics support navigation and control.
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Ongoing prototype testing and development.
Testing Progress
Another Test Build
The latest test build of the Velocitor X-1 has completed its 21st flight. Each build is flown to evaluate multiple areas of performance in real flight conditions, including system response, control behavior, and propulsion performance.
This newest body incorporates a full new propulsion system along with upgrades to multiple other components across the aircraft. Every build is used to identify improvements, and that continuous refinement remains a core part of the development process.
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Contact Update
Updated Phone Number
Our contact phone number has been updated to +1 (269) 309-5255.
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The First Wave Is Limited.
Your Place Is Available Now.
Production is targeted for 2027. Early reservations are currently being secured.
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