Horizon Aircraft X5 Prototype - Ready for Liftoff Horizon Aircraft 2022-10-05 | Horizon Aircraft unveils our 50% prototype, a fully electric VTOL. The Cavorite X5 is the only eVTOL that completely covers its lift fans to spend 98% of it's flight time in low-drag, wing-born flight. With a wingspan of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a length of 15 ft (4.6 m), this half-scale prototype has a takeoff weight almost 500 lb (~227 kg). Having recently completed a USAF @AFWERX-USAF Phase 1 contract, Horizon Aircraft will propel this prototype through hover testing, flight testing, and transition testing in the coming months.
Meet the Team | Ian Horizon Aircraft 2024-10-15 | We sit down with Ian - our head of electrical systems - to get to know a little more about him and what he does here at Horizon Aircraft.Learn more about Horizon Aircraft at http://www.horizonaircraft.comProduced by: Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman
Team Review of Successful Pre-Transition Test Flight Horizon Aircraft 2024-10-07 | The executive, engineering and test flight teams share their thoughts on a successful test flight.Tests include validation of the autonomous flight control system and forward acceleration with the electric pusher motor. This is part of a series of flight tests to validate safety and flight controls systems before a full transition test.Directing/Cinematography: Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman Editing: Knightvision Creative
Pre-Transition Test Flight - Cavorite Prototype Horizon Aircraft 2024-05-08 | Horizon Aircraft completes a series of flight tests on the large scale Cavorite prototype leading towards full transition flights. Over the past several months, the team has made incredible forward progress.Tests include validation of the yaw control system, a key component of the patented HOVR Wing technology. This system enables precise hover and performance in strong crosswinds, providing a smoother and more comfortable ride for passengers as well as enhanced stability and control for pilots.Credit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work.
Nasdaq:HOVR Bell Ringing Ceremony Horizon Aircraft 2024-04-22 | We are excited and thankful for the opportunity to celebrate Horizon Aircraft as a publicly traded company with the prestigious Closing Bell ceremony at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This event marks a moment in time that reflects the hard work and dedication of our talented employees alongside the support of our investors.Credit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work
Cavorite eVTOL - How it works Horizon Aircraft 2023-06-27 | Witness the engineering of Horizon Aircraft's unique design as we reveal the capabilities behind its seamless transitions and efficient flight capabilities. This revolutionary aircraft combines vertical takeoff and fast, efficient forward flight. Horizon Aircraft's Cavorite eVTOL (hybrid-Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) is poised to redefine regional air mobility, offering a more sustainable, faster, and flexible mode of transportation.(Credit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work)
Wind Tunnel Testing - Cavorite X5 Prototype Horizon Aircraft 2023-04-04 | Horizon Aircraft has completed a series of aerodynamic tests and transition flight tests at the world-class ACE Climatic wind tunnel with our 50% scale prototype. We tested at wind speeds over the aircraft's 80 km/h transition speed. These tests were a complete success and validated our advanced CFD (Computational Flow Dynamics) results. We are excited to share more after out data analysis is complete.ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel @ACEWindTunnel Credit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work
Vertical Flight Test - Cavorite X5 50% Prototype Horizon Aircraft 2023-01-17 | The Cavorite X5 prototype exceeded expectations during initial hover testing. It is extremely stable, is capable of full hover at only 65 percent power, and has hovered with 20 percent of its fans purposely disabled in order to test system redundancy. This is a large-scale aircraft, weighing almost 500 lbs, with a 22-foot wingspan, over 15 feet in length, and capable of speeds over 175 mphCredit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work
Horizon Aircraft X5 - Prototype Teaser Horizon Aircraft 2022-11-10 | Horizon Aircraft unveils our 50% prototype, a fully electric VTOL. We are excited to kick off our flight testing program and will share more as we progress
Meet our Cavorite X5 eVTOL Horizon Aircraft 2021-01-23 | Many people have been asking about how our new Cavorite X5 eVTOL actually works. Well, if a picture is worth 1,000 words then a video is worth...well...just watch!Learn more at horizonaircraft.com
