Remember them The dream of the future What kind of flying car you saw in “Jetson”?
Well, they might be closer than you think.
Austrian airline Cyclotech is turning its head with Blackbird Dembolator, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (EVTOL) designed to showcase game-changing propulsion systems.
Is this technology that ultimately makes flying cars a practical reality?
Blackbird demonstrator. (Cyclotech)
What makes Blackbird so special?
Cyclotech doesn't just build another Evtol. It has a vision for its own Cyclorotor technology. What's so special about that? Well, Blackbird demonstrator It is designed to test the seventh generation of Cyclotech's 360-degree thrust vector propulsion system.
Cyclotech claims that its Cyclorotor technology is the only propulsion system that has complete control over the full thrust vector of strength and direction across a complete 360-degree path. This allows Blackbird demonstrators to have unparalleled maneuverability. Imagine a vehicle that can take off and land vertically. Imagine moving sideways, brakes in the air, and even parallel parks. With six Cyclorotors, Blackbird is designed to do just that.
The Blackbird design also aims to separate the flight path from the aircraft's orientation, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride in sensible and comfortable conditions, without the need for banks or tilts. Safety-wise, the Blackbird is covered with six cyclo rotors, providing redundancy in the event of an engine failure, allowing the aircraft to continue flying in a controlled manner. “Together with Blackbird, we show how this innovative technology will open up the market for flying cars.”
Blackbird demonstrator. (Cyclotech)
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Blackbird Demonstrator Specifications and Features
The Blackbird demonstrator, which completed development at the end of 2024, boasts impressive specifications and is currently undergoing flight testing.
- size: Approximately three-quarters of the size of a potential flying vehicle (approximately 16 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, 6.5 feet high).
- Weight: Maximum takeoff weight of 750 pounds
- speed: Up to 75 mph
- Promotion: Six electric-driven 7th generation cyclo rotors
Blackbird demonstrator interior. (Cyclotech)
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Safety and Redundancy
Aviation safety is paramount, and Cyclotech deals with this with its multi-rotor design. “So we at Cyclotech use at least six cyclo rotors to ensure that the aircraft can continue to fly in a controlled manner in the event of an engine failure,” explains Kinsky. Additionally, 360° thrust vector control allows the aircraft to brake and stop the air, increasing control and safety, especially in busy airspace. Two cyclo rotors along the length of the vehicle allow for sideways flights without banking, further improving maneuverability.
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Blackbird demonstrator. (Cyclotech)
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Benefits of Cyclo Rotor Technology
Cyclo rotors allow for the construction of potentially compact aircraft, half the size of those using propellers or rotors. This compact design means that it can be easily integrated into existing environments without the need for special infrastructure. Blackbird demonstrators showcase the capabilities of the 7th generation Cyclorotor, offering precise control, vertical takeoff and landing, and maximum stability at various pitch angles (up to 30 degrees during hovering). This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.
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Blackbird demonstrator. (Cyclotech)
First flight on the horizon
The first Blackbird flight is planned for the first quarter of 2025. This flight is built on knowledge gained from over 800 successful flights from first-generation cyclotechnical flight demonstrators.
Blackbird demonstrator. (Cyclotech)
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Cyclotech's Blackbird demonstrators can get a glimpse into the potential future where flying cars are more than just concepts of the future. With its unique Cyclorotor technology, focusing on safety and maneuverability, and test flights on the horizon, Blackbird should definitely be seen. The prospect of reducing pollution in electric vehicles is attractive, and cyclotechnology systems could be key to unlocking urban air mobility. Will Cyclotech eventually become a company that brings flying vehicles to the masses? Only time can tell, but they certainly make a compelling case.
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