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.
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.
Flight Control
For safety, advanced computers keep everything under smart control, even when you use the joysticks for manual flight in the racecar configuration. It even allows remote piloting whenever you need it.
“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.
Safety Features.
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JET PROTECTION
During engine ignition and idle operation the thrust vectoring system diverts all exhaust gases to the front and rear of the vehicle. The hot gas does not touch the ground so there is no damage to the take-off surface. Most importantly, this provides the operator with safe and easy access the vehicle from the sides even with the engines at 100% throttle.
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REDUNDANT ENGINES
The Axion has a total of eight micro jet-engines arranged in pairs. The vehicle has sufficient power overhead to operate in “limp-mode” with just seven engines. This means that during flight, if any of the eight engines unexpectedly shuts-down, Axion will automatically provide a fully controlled emergency descent.
Jet VTOL Flight Modes.
The Axion "flying racecar" configuration is capable of operating in two distinct operating modes - manual and autonomous. No matter the mode, the flight computer will always ensure that the vehicle operates within its limits.
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MANUAL MODE
The manual mode can be also referred to as "Fly-by-Wire". The pilot uses a pair of joysticks to issue high-level inputs such as desired heading, horizontal velocity and vertical velocity. The computer will then interpret these commands and control the vehicle in a responsive but fully safe manner.
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AUTONOMOUS MODE
In autonomous mode, the pilot uses an on-board tablet to select a destination on the map. The vehicle will then proceed to generating a trajectory, spooling up the engines and traveling to the destination. This may be also referred to as "passenger" mode as the pilot need only enjoy the ride.
Operating the Axion.
Anybody who purchases the Axion must make sure that it is operated legally in their local Airspace. In the USA, the Axion "flying racecar" production model will be classified under FAA Part 103 Ultralight Category which eliminates the need for a license or a registration number. However, the operator will have to obtain an exemption from the FAA to fly the vehicle with more than 5 gallons of onboard diesel (Axion has a 30-gallon capacity).
Axion Configurations
At its core, Axion is a fully customizable platform. In just hours, transform Axion into multiple configurations, including Medevac and Heavy-Lift Drone, to meet your mission needs.
Axion Medevac