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The future of personal aviation is now! Pivotal is now taking orders of Helix for less, you could soon be flying to work right from your backyard.

Pivotal, one of the attendees of CES 2024 event in Las Vegas, launches the sales of Helix, its first production aircraft. PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF - The powerful capabilities of Helix are guided by intuitive controls, designed to get you off the ground effortlessly.

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Pivotal, one of the attendees of CES 2024 in Las Vegas, launches the sales of Helix, its first production aircraft.

PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF - The powerful capabilities of Helix are guided by intuitive controls, designed to get you off the ground effortlessly.

VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING

Flexibility in flight location.

RECREATION AND SHORT-HOP TRAVEL

Adaptable to your journey.

NO PILOT LICENSE REQUIRED

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Comprehensive training included.

ALL-ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

No emissions, fast-charging.

AUTO TAKEOFF AND LANDING

Precise maneuvers with ease of use.

CRUISE CONTROL

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Simple operation, built for enjoyment.

Designed and built for safety

At Pivotal, innovation begins and ends with safety, so you can enjoy your flight from takeoff to landing. Safety touches everything we do, from product design to pilot training, data-driven flight reporting, and technical support. Here are the safety features you can count on from Pivotal.

Over twelve years in making

Over twelve years in the making, the Helix is Pivotal's first aircraft to be produced at scale, created to bring the wonder of flight to anyone with a spirit of adventure.

Designed for ease of flight, the Helix features unique software and hardware controls. In addition, rigorous simulator and flight training sessions are required for pilot qualification from Pivotal.

A wide-angle view and quiet operation allow pilots to better appreciate their natural surroundings and also foster a deep connection to the flying experience.

Key Features

The Helix is a modern take on traditional aviation. Electric power, digital instruments, and simple controls make the Helix an ideal aircraft for experienced pilots and newcomers alike.

From nose to tail, the Helix offers built-in features that provide safety, comfort, and maximum enjoyment in flight.

Pivotal is here to support our pilots at every step of their journey, whether they are seasoned pilots or this is their first time at the flight controls.

A critical element of Helix pilot success is the training we deliver to Helix pilots.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

AIRCRAFT TYPE

  • Tilt aircraft with fixed rotors and tandem wings
  • Light eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing)
  • Single seat PAV (Personal Aerial Vehicle)

CLASSIFICATION

  • Part 103 Ultralight, United States
  • Amphibious capability (restricted to emergency landings)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

STRUCTURE

  • Carbon fiber composite

AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS

  • 13 ft 7 in wide
  • 13 ft 5 in long
  • 5 ft 3 in high
  • 33.13 ft2 (single wing area)

AIRCRAFT WEIGHT

  • 348 lbs (empty)

PILOT WEIGHT AND HEIGHT

  • Up to 220 lbs
  • Up to 6' 5" standing height
  • Up to 3' 3" seated height
MOBILE APP

PREFLIGHT FEATURES

  • Smart checklists
  • Aircraft status

NAVIGATION TOOLS

  • Flight planning
  • Navigational charts

FLIGHT ANALYTICS

  • Flight review
  • Stats and telemetry

SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY

  • Customer support
  • Service inquiries
  • Pilot forum

MOBILE DEVICE COMPATIBILITY

  • Supports iOS 16+
ENERGY AND PERFORMANCE

RANGE, WITH 20% RESERVE

  • 20+ miles

BATTERIES

  • 8 kWh total storage

CHARGE TIME

  • Level 2 charger: 240 V / 50 A, charge from 20% - 100%: 75 mins
  • Level 1 charger: 120 V / 15 A, charge from 20% - 100%: 4.5 hrs

ENERGY CONSUMPTION COMPARISON

  • Helix: 245 Wh/mile
  • Electric car: 270 Wh/mile

PERFORMANCE AT MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT

  • Cruise speed 55 knots (63 mph)
  • Maximum climb rate 500 fpm
  • Maximum descent rate 500 fpm

MAXIMUM STATIC THRUST

  • 960 lbs
FLIGHT DECK

BUILT-IN DIGITAL FLIGHT PANEL

  • In-flight navigation, instruments, and aircraft status
  • User tested for simplicity and ease of use
  • Modern design incorporating aviation essentials

CONTROLS

  • Joystick, fly-by-wire electrical controls

CANOPY

  • Forward hinging and latching mechanism
  • Designed for maximum field of view

VENTILATION

  • Sliding vents built into the canopy
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

SAFETY

  • Triple-modular redundancy
  • Fault-tolerant design features throughout
  • 8 fixed propulsors tolerant to loss of 1 rotor
  • 4 split elevon pairs for redundancy
  • Ballistic parachute

WEATHER CONDITIONS

  • Maximum wind: 17 knots (20 mph)
  • Temperature range: 14 °F to 91 °F (-10 °C to 33 °C)
  • Non-precipitating

LANDING SURFACES

  • Grass, asphalt, pavement, snow, ice

SOUND LEVEL (MEASURED AT 150 FT)

  • Helix (in cruise mode): 72 dBA
  • Electric car: 76 dBA
  • Motorcycle: 80+ dBA
EXTERIOR FEATURES

SAFETY

  • Landing camera
  • ADS-B transponder
  • Beacon lights

APPEARANCE

  • Combination vinyl, carbon fiber, and paint finish
  • Canvas aircraft cover
GROUND OPERATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

  • Disassembles and fits into a 16 ft trailer

ASSEMBLY

  • From storage to flight in 30 minutes

Designed and built for safety

At Pivotal, innovation begins and ends with safety, so you can enjoy your flight from takeoff to landing. Safety touches everything we do, from product design to pilot training, data-driven flight reporting, and technical support. Here are the safety features you can count on from Pivotal:
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Ordering the Helix

Be one of the first to own the eVTOL changing the future of flight. We're now taking orders and will begin shipping June 10.

You don't need a pilot license, though there are some simple height, weight, and location requirements we'll walk you through. If you meet the eligibility requirements, choose from three great packages starting at $190,000, with optional upgrades like custom exterior design, premium flight deck, and 4k camera with landing assist and recording and sharing features.

You'll pay a non-refundable $250 order fee at checkout, with a $50,000 deposit due within five business days to reserve a place in the manufacturing queue and set the estimated ship date. Once your deposit is received, Pivotal will schedule training at our Customer Center in Palo Alto, California, so you can get ready to pioneer the new era of personal aviation. Order Helix

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