German aviation pioneer Volocopter is taking another major step toward the future of advanced air mobility with the launch of the new VoloXPro — an electrically powered ultralight multicopter designed for both recreational flying and professional passenger transport.
Presented for the first time at AERO 2026, the VoloXPro combines technologies originally developed for the company’s larger VoloCity air taxi platform with a lighter, modular architecture aimed at a much broader market. The aircraft targets flight schools, sightseeing operators, flying clubs and private air sports enthusiasts across Europe, while international markets could see the multicopter deployed as a commercial air taxi.
With certification planned in Germany by the end of 2026, the VoloXPro could become one of the first electric multicopters to enter the ultralight aviation segment with safety standards inspired by commercial aviation.
The aircraft features two seats, 18 rotors, a cruise speed of 70 km/h and a maximum range of 40 kilometers. Its modular platform allows operators and private customers to configure the aircraft according to their needs — from minimalist cockpit setups to advanced professional versions with glass cockpit displays, collision warning systems, customizable interiors and fast-charging capabilities.
One of the most important aspects of the VoloXPro is its fly-by-wire control system, which significantly simplifies piloting while enhancing stability and safety. Volocopter positions the aircraft not only as a new mobility solution, but also as a training platform for the next generation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) pilots.
“With the ultralight VoloXPro, electric multicopter flying at the safety standard of a passenger aircraft — at the price of a luxury car — will become possible for private customers and commercial operators. Thanks to the fly-by-wire control system, flying is easier than ever before, and all of it is low-noise and emissions-free.”
The development of the VoloXPro also reflects a broader trend in the mobility sector: the convergence of electric propulsion, digital flight control systems and modular vehicle architectures. Similar to what has already transformed the automotive industry, aviation is now entering an era where software-defined platforms, scalable components and sustainable propulsion systems are becoming central competitive factors.
By leveraging components from the VoloCity air taxi program, Volocopter also aims to reduce operational and acquisition costs — potentially making electric multicopter aviation accessible far beyond premium niche markets.
As advanced air mobility evolves from visionary concept toward commercial reality, projects like the VoloXPro demonstrate how quickly electric aviation technology is maturing in Europe.
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More about Volocopter:
https://www.volocopter.com/en/homeo
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