Pivotal Aero All-Electric "Flying Car" Successfully Completes First Public Test Flight

25 Nov 2025 | Abstracted from Autoblog

California startup Pivotal Aero has successfully completed the first public flight of its all-electric flying car, the Helix, in North Carolina. The single-seat eVTOL, priced at $190,000, targets private owners rather than air-taxi fleets. During the demo, it climbed to 150 feet and flew a low-altitude circuit. Classified as an FAA ultralight, the Helix does not require a pilot's license to operate in uncongested areas. It offers a range of ~20 miles and cruise speeds near 60 mph.

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