Vertaxi Matrix 1
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Wed, 07/02/2025 – 09:36
The Matrix 1 (M1) is a passenger and cargo eVTOL aircraft developed by Vertaxi (Yufeng Future Flight Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.), a Chinese startup based in Guangdong. The M1 completed its maiden flight in October 2023. Vertaxi plans to begin with uncrewed cargo deliveries, with passenger services anticipated as the technology matures. Entry into service is planned for 2025 with certification coming from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC).
Structure and Powertrain
The M1 features a high-wing design with a wingspan of 15 meters and a variation of a V-tail. It is equipped with 16 vertical lift propellers and 4 tractor propellers for forward flight, all powered by electric motors. The aircraft is constructed using carbon fiber composite materials and has panoramic windows.
Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) is the name given to this method of powering aircraft. No critical points of failure provide a high level of redundancy and will ensure safety onboard.
Specifications
| Aircraft Type | Lift + Cruise eVTOL |
| Seats | 5 passengers |
| MTOW | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Payload | 500 kg (1,102 lbs) |
| Range | 250 km (155 miles) |
| Cruising Speed | 200 kph (123 mph) |
| Wingspan | 15 m / 49 ft 2.5 in |
| Landing Gear | Fixed landing struts |
| Propulsion | 16 VTOL propellers and 4 tractor propellers powered by electric motors |
| Power/Energy Storage | Batteries – details unknown |
| Flight Controls | Fly-by-wire |
| Takeoff & Landing | VTOL |
| Autonomy | Yes |
