Axion: Jet-Powered VTOL Car
Step into the Axion, a cutting-edge single-person VTOL aircraft by FusionFlight.
Powered by eight micro jet-engines with individual thrust vectoring systems, this diesel-fueled flying car is like no other. It offers high-speed flight, versatile takeoff capabilities and may be quickly reconfigured for recreation, medevac, or heavy-lift drone missions. The Axion is a scaled-up version of the flight-proven JetQuad Drone.
Axion Jet VTOL Applications
Recreational
Unleash adrenaline-fueled adventures with the Axion Jet VTOL, your ultimate flying supercar for personal aviation. This innovative vertical takeoff aircraft is designed for next-generation aerial racing leagues, thrilling enthusiasts with its exceptional agility and power.
Medevac
Deliver rapid life-saving transport in critical situations using the Axion Jet VTOL. As a dedicated medical evacuation platform, it enables swift vertical access to remote or urban hotspots, equipped for patient stabilization and seamless handoff to ground teams.
Heavy Lift Drone
Tackle demanding cargo missions with the Axion Jet VTOL's robust heavy-lift capabilities. This advanced autonomous drone system hauls substantial payloads over challenging terrains, ideal for logistics, construction, and disaster relief where precision and power are essential.
Key Design Features
Flat Form-Factor
Our sleek flat design slices through the air with less resistance in forward flight, helping you hit top speeds faster. Furthermore, the vehicle easily fits on a standard 5x8 trailer for hassle-free transport.
Enclosed Engines
With horizontally oriented engines tucked safely inside, starting and running the turbines is always reliable. This also makes the vehicle quieter and greatly facilitates servicing of the turbines.
Dual Fuel Tanks
The Axion VTOL incorporates an innovative cross-linked dual fuel tank system, optimizing usable aircraft interior volume for enhanced passenger comfort and cargo capacity.
“The Axion personal VTOL is fueled by gas-station diesel and fits in a standard parking-spot - a true flying racecar."
Advantages of Jet-Powered Personal VTOL Aircraft Over Propeller-Based eVTOLs
Top Speed and Acceleration
The Axion jet-powered personal VTOL aircraft excels with a top speed of 200 mph and 0.5G acceleration, surpassing similarly sized electric propeller-driven eVTOLs for superior speed and maneuverability in urban air mobility.
Fuel Flexibility and Refuel Time
Axion's jet engines run on versatile heavy fuels like diesel, biodiesel, and Jet-A, allowing quick refueling at gas stations worldwide. Refill the 30-gallon tank in minutes—far faster than hours-long charging for electric eVTOL aircraft.
All-Weather and High-Altitude Performance
Unlike propeller-based eVTOLs, Axion's jet engines deliver consistent power in cold and high-altitude conditions. The thrust vectoring system provides direct control without aerodynamic surfaces, enhancing resilience in inclement weather for reliable jet VTOL operations.
Compact Landing Footprint
Axion's micro jet engines and compact frame create a landing footprint half the size of equivalent propeller-driven aircraft, fitting standard parking spots or pickup truck beds. The enclosed thrust vectoring enables access to tight terrains inaccessible to traditional helicopters or eVTOLs.
Axion VTOL Safety Features
Discover advanced safety innovations for secure operations, ground protection, and reliable emergency response.
Jet Protection
The thrust vectoring system during engine ignition and idle redirects all exhaust gases forward and rearward, preventing hot gas contact with the ground to avoid takeoff surface damage. This enables operators to safely access the vehicle from the sides, even at full throttle.
Redundant Engines
Equipped with eight micro jet-engines in paired configuration, providing ample power reserve for limp-mode operation using just seven engines. If any engine fails mid-flight, the system automatically initiates a fully controlled emergency descent.
Advanced Avionics
Integrated state-of-the-art avionics suite with redundant flight computers, real-time obstacle avoidance, and automated recovery protocols for precise navigation, enhanced situational awareness, and fail-safe operation during all flight phases.
Axion VTOL Flight Modes: Manual Fly-by-Wire and Guided Navigation
Discover the versatile operating modes of the Axion flying racecar, designed for seamless personal air mobility with manual and autonomous options. Whether in hands-on control or relaxed travel, the onboard flight computer guarantees safe, efficient performance within all limits for modern urban aviation.
Manual Mode (Fly-by-Wire)
Manual mode empowers users to direct the personal VTOL aircraft via intuitive joysticks, specifying heading, speed, and altitude preferences. The advanced flight computer translates these into precise, secure maneuvers—no skilled piloting experience needed, offering approachable control for everyday vertical takeoff enthusiasts.
Guided Navigation
In guided navigation, simply tap a destination on the onboard tablet map, and the system autonomously plots the route, engages engines, and completes the journey. This passenger-friendly mode requires zero aviation expertise, providing a stress-free, reliable ride in cutting-edge flying vehicles.
Operating the Axion in U.S. Airspace:
FAA Part 103 Ultralight Compliance
Purchasing the Axion? Ensure legal operation in your local airspace. In the USA, the Axion production model—with an empty weight under 254 pounds and a maximum level-flight speed of 63 mph (55 knots)—qualifies as an FAA Part 103 ultralight vehicle. No pilot license, registration, or airworthiness certificate required. This lets you fly recreationally from private land in uncontrolled airspace with no limit on max altitude, just you and the sky - nothing else in the way!
Key limit: Part 103 caps fuel capacity at 5 gallons. For Axion's 30-gallon diesel capacity, you must obtain a free FAA exemption via regulations.gov (cite 14 CFR §103.1(e)(2); process takes 90-120 days). Obtaining this exemption is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Vehicle Configurations
In just hours, transform the Axion platform into any desirable configuration — including Medevac and Heavy-Lift Drone. Both configurations can operate completely autonomously or accommodate a pilot-in-command as required by your mission.
Axion Medevac
The Medevac setup features a standard air-stretcher mounted on top, as used in traditional medical evacuation helicopters, providing easy side access even with all engines running. The internal volume accommodates essential medical support equipment transforming the vehicle into a top-notch airborne ICU.
Axion Heavy Lift Drone
The Heavy Lift Drone excels in transporting heavy objects or large items with irregular geometries. It supports internal volume payloads for secure enclosure, external sling loads for oversized cargo, and can be reconfigured as a fuel tanker with additional tanks for extended range missions.