EL9 Ultra Short
[prototype]aerial · drones · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Electra.aeroForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- AERIAL
- PRODUCTION
Description
Nine-passenger hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion for ultra-short takeoff and landing (150 ft). Powered by Safran TG600 turbogenerator. Designed for Direct Aviation — point-to-point regional travel avoiding overburdened airports. 10x longer range than eVTOLs (company claim). First flight anticipated late 2027 or early 2028. Production target up to 800 aircraft/year.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://electra.aero/news/electra-to-usher-in-the-next-era-of-aviation-with-advanced-production-facility-in-springfield-ohio
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Electra.aero
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Range
- 10x longer than eVTOLs (company claim)
- Capacity
- 9 passengers
- Production
- Up to 800 aircraft/year
- Propulsion
- Hybrid-electric (Safran TG600 turbogenerator)
- Technology
- Blown-lift + distributed electric propulsion
- First flight
- Late 2027 or early 2028
- Takeoff distance
- 150 feet (ultra-short)
- Takeoff
- 150 feet — runway-independent
Safety record
No incidents on record for EL9 Ultra Short.
FAQ
What is EL9 Ultra Short?
Nine-passenger hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion for ultra-short takeoff and landing (150 ft). Powered by Safran TG600 turbogenerator. Designed for Direct Aviation — point-to-point regional travel avoiding overburdened airports. 10x longer range than eVTOLs (company claim). First flight anticipated late 2027 or early 2028. Production target up to 800 aircraft/year.
Is EL9 Ultra Short actually deployed in the real world?
EL9 Ultra Short 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 EL9 Ultra Short?
EL9 Ultra Short is made by Electra.aero, based in Manassas, Virginia, USA, founded in 2020.
Can you buy EL9 Ultra Short?
EL9 Ultra Short is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to EL9 Ultra Short?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to EL9 Ultra Short include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does EL9 Ultra Short compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
EL9 Ultra Short and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. EL9 Ultra Short has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is EL9 Ultra Short a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, EL9 Ultra Short ranks in roughly the top 87% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is EL9 Ultra Short's maturity stage?
EL9 Ultra Short 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 EL9 Ultra Short deployed?
No verified deployments of EL9 Ultra Short 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 EL9 Ultra Short safe?
EL9 Ultra Short 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.