The Volonaut flying bike now has a price
The Volonaut Airbike is one of the craziest projects of the moment. An electric flying bike, reminiscent of the Speeders from Star Wars, which now has official pricing and specifications. An ultralight model made of carbon fiber weighs just 40 kilos, reaches 102 km/h, and allows for 10 minutes of flight, opening a new era in personal mobility.
The company Volonaut has set a definitive price for its peculiar personal aerial mobility project. The Airbike, presented in the spring of 2025, becomes one of the most extreme and exclusive proposals within the ultralight sector. The price is not for everyone: 880,000 dollars, about 755,000 euros at current exchange rates.
To acquire one of these units, interested parties must go through a tiered payment process. First, a reservation of 2,000 dollars secures a spot on the limited production list. Subsequently, a deposit of 80,000 dollars will be required before manufacturing, and once the process is completed, the customer will need to pay the remaining amount, 798,000 dollars. Additionally, delivery will take place at a Volonaut location in the United States, where the buyer will also receive specific flight training.
The Airbike is a single-seat ultralight constructed from carbon fiber. The pilot adopts a position very similar to that of a conventional motorcycle, which has earned it the nickname of "flying motorcycle." However, unlike popular concepts of electric aircraft with multiple rotors, this model uses a small, steerable turbine. According to its developers, this technical choice allows for a drastic reduction in the overall weight, placing it between 30 and 40 kilograms, about seven times less than a traditional motorcycle.
The operating principle is reminiscent of jetpack-type rocket suits, although with a key difference: the pilot does not directly control the turbine. A flight computer is responsible for adjusting its orientation at all times, ensuring stability and safety during air travel.
This vehicle is not electric nor does it use batteries like electric cars or eVTOL drones; instead, it operates with a small combustion turbine. The manufacturer has not yet detailed the exact type of fuel, but due to its design and use in light aviation, it is assumed to use aviation kerosene (Jet-A1 or similar) or some special turbine fuel derivative.
The system operates similarly to a jetpack: the turbine generates the necessary thrust to maintain flight, and an onboard computer is responsible for directing the nozzle to balance and stabilize the pilot.
In terms of performance, the original prototype was capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, but the production version will be limited to 102 km/h. With this measure, Volonaut aims to comply with regulations for certification as an ultralight. The autonomy is also not extensive, as the manufacturer announces a maximum of 10 minutes of flight per fuel load, sufficient for short recreational trips or demonstrations.
In summary, the Airbike is not intended to be a practical or mass transportation means. Its price of 755,000 euros and limited autonomy place it in an exclusive realm, closer to the world of collectors and pioneers of personal aerial mobility than to a commercial product aimed at the general public.
Fuente: Volonaut