Australia’s Racing eVTOL Cleared For Piloted Flight Tests

Art credit: Alauda Aeronautics  Caption: The Airspeeder Mk4 is an evolution of the uncrewed Mk3 with a higher-performance powertrain

The Airspeeder Mk4 is an evolution of the uncrewed Mk3 with a higher-performance powertrain.

Credit: Alauda Aeronautics
Startup Alauda Aeronautics has received experimental certification for the Airspeeder Mk4 crewed racing eVTOL aircraft from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The Mk4 is about to begin uncrewed flight tests, the company says. The first crewed race is planned for the second half of 2026...
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