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SkyDrive

Japan · Founded 2018

Toyota-backed Japanese developer of the SD-05, a compact three-seat (1 pilot + 2 passengers) multirotor eVTOL designed for short city hops and event mobility.

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Max Range
9 mi
Top Speed
62 mph
Capacity
3 pax
Noise
70 dB

About SkyDrive

SkyDrive is a Toyota-backed Japanese eVTOL developer headquartered in Tokyo. Its flagship aircraft, the SD-05, is a piloted, three-seat (1 pilot + 2 passengers) multirotor eVTOL designed for short urban hops, with manufacturing taking place at a former Toyota plant in Iwata.

SkyDrive obtained a Type Certificate Application acceptance from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and is pursuing concurrent FAA certification, with launch markets targeted in Osaka and Suzuka.

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Strategic Partnerships

  • Toyota
  • Suzuki
  • ITOCHU
  • City of Suzuka

Reported funding to date: $190 M USD.

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