SKYDRIVE SD-05

SKYDRIVE SD-05 is a compact battery-electric eVTOL designed for a pilot and two passengers. SkyDrive lists 12 motors and rotors, a maximum cruise speed of 110 km/h and a 15-40 km range, and is preparing the aircraft for commercial advanced-air-mobility operations.

Facts

  • Company: SkyDrive
  • Type: Electric Vtol Aircraft
  • Core: 12-motor multicopter
  • Function: Short-range air mobility
  • Audience: AAM operators
  • Status: Development
  • Website: https://skydrive.co.jp/en/airmobility/

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About SKYDRIVE SD-05

SKYDRIVE SD-05 is a battery-electric multicopter designed for a pilot and two passengers. Its compact 11-metre footprint, 12-motor propulsion system and redundant flight-control and battery architecture target short urban air-mobility routes.

SkyDrive lists a 1.4-tonne mass, 110-kilometre-per-hour maximum cruise speed and 15-to-40-kilometre range. Commercial passenger service remains dependent on aircraft certification, operating approval and route infrastructure.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 12.1 m × 11.4 m × 3 m
  • Occupant Capacity: 3
  • Power Source: Battery electric
  • Motor Count: 12
  • Rotor Count: 12
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,400 kg
  • Maximum Cruise Speed: 110 km/h
  • Range: 15-40 km

Timeline

  • Airtificial joins SD-05 supply chain with CFRP structures - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement covers structural components for the SD-05 programme. Airtificial contributes composite engineering and production capability. The announcement is a supply agreement rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp
  • ITO wins precision-machining role on SD-05 - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement supports the SD-05 production supply chain. ITO will contribute precision metal-machining capability. The announcement is a supplier selection rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp
  • Sanyoh to manufacture sheet-metal parts for SD-05 - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement adds a Japanese sheet-metal supplier to the SD-05 production network. Sanyoh will contribute component-production capability. The announcement is a supplier selection rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp

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