eFlyer 2
[prototype]aerial · drones · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Bye AerospaceForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- AERIAL
Description
Two-seat all-electric training aircraft targeting FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 certification, the first all-electric aircraft to apply. Powered by a Safran EngineUs 100B1 electric motor and magniX Samson battery modules, with a Sensenich propeller and Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit. The all-composite airframe (275 parts) is built by Composite Approach with Toray materials. Designed for 2-hour training missions with 30-minute reserve, targeting 80% lower operating costs than conventional trainers. As of June 2026, the full-scale prototype is nearing first flight and the order book stands at 1,124 aircraft (eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 combined, company-reported).
Key facts & specs
- website
- http://byeaerospace.com/
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Bye Aerospace
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Motor
- 125kW (167hp) all-electric, single moving part
- Orders
- 3,801+ across 4 continents
- Airframe
- All-composite, non-corrosive, unlimited theoretical lifetime
- Avionics
- Garmin G500 TXi (10" PFD, 7" MFD)
- Capacity
- 2 seats
- Recharge
- Under 30 minutes
- Flight time
- 17+ hours projected
- Certification
- FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 (first applicant)
- Operating cost
- 80% lower than conventional
- Cost
- 80% lower operating costs
Safety record
No incidents on record for eFlyer 2.
FAQ
What is eFlyer 2?
Two-seat all-electric training aircraft targeting FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 certification, the first all-electric aircraft to apply. Powered by a Safran EngineUs 100B1 electric motor and magniX Samson battery modules, with a Sensenich propeller and Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit. The all-composite airframe (275 parts) is built by Composite Approach with Toray materials. Designed for 2-hour training missions with 30-minute reserve, targeting 80% lower operating costs than conventional trainers. As of June 2026, the full-scale prototype is nearing first flight and the order book stands at 1,124 aircraft (eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 combined, company-reported).
Is eFlyer 2 actually deployed in the real world?
eFlyer 2 is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes eFlyer 2?
eFlyer 2 is made by Bye Aerospace, based in Centennial, Colorado, USA, founded in 2007.
Can you buy eFlyer 2?
eFlyer 2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to eFlyer 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to eFlyer 2 include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does eFlyer 2 compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
eFlyer 2 and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. eFlyer 2 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is eFlyer 2 a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, eFlyer 2 ranks in roughly the top 84% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is eFlyer 2's maturity stage?
eFlyer 2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is eFlyer 2 deployed?
No verified deployments of eFlyer 2 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is eFlyer 2 safe?
eFlyer 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.