Zapata, it is the company created by Franky Zapata, a.k.a. “the flying man”, as he goes in the media. His latest creation is essentially a person vertical take off and landing aircraft that can hit a top speed of 155mph and reach a maximum altitude of 9,842-feet, all the while carrying one passenger.
JETRACER® is a vertical take-off and landing aircraft, with no lifting surface, powered by 10 micro-turbojets capable of reaching a max speed of 250 km/h.
Controlled by two joysticks, it’s capable of a high degree of maneuverability, with a video of Zapata flipping and turning the aircraft at speed while flying over water.
JetRacer® is a revolutionary vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) machine.Capable: powered by 10 jet engines, it is a fast and maneuverable machine with unmatched capabilities.
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Easy: with its flight controllers, JetRacer® is easy to fly, stable and forgiving in all weather conditions.Safe: all critical systems are redundant, allowing for a safe landing even in the unlikely scenario of a multiple failure.
Compact: With its small footprint (2.2 m x 2.0 m), JetRacer® can be used from the smallest landing platforms (offshore wind turbines, oil rigs, boats, trailers, etc.).Modular: built around a modular carbon chassis, capable of flying with or without a pilot, JetRacer® can meet multiple needs, both civil and military.
