Opener BlackFly (now Pivotal BlackFly)

About the Opener BlackFly (now Pivotal BlackFly)

The Opener BlackFly (now Pivotal BlackFly) from Pivotal (formerly Opener) is a Personal eVTOL (Ultralight) that forms part of the emerging advanced air mobility market of 2024-2026. Electric and hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft like the Opener BlackFly (now Pivotal BlackFly) are designed to move people and cargo through the air with far lower noise and emissions than conventional helicopters, opening up air taxi, personal flight and roadable aircraft applications that were not previously practical. Pivotal (formerly Opener) is developing the programme with a focus on certification, safety and real-world operations rather than concept demonstrations alone.

Key Specifications

• Type: Personal eVTOL (Ultralight)
• Programme status: AVAILABLE TO EARLY ACCESS CUSTOMERS – 13 units sold as of October 2024; production ended late 2024 in favor of Helix
• Key specifications: 1 passenger, 62 mph max, 25-mile range, tilt-aircraft architecture, world’s first ultralight fixed-wing all-electric VTOL
• Manufacturer: Pivotal (formerly Opener)
• Official website: https://pivotal.aero

Programme Status & Pricing

Pricing guidance from our 2024-2026 market research: TBD (BlackFly was early access only; Helix is the current production model). Programme status: AVAILABLE TO EARLY ACCESS CUSTOMERS – 13 units sold as of October 2024; production ended late 2024 in favor of Helix. For the most current certification milestones, availability and ordering information, visit https://pivotal.aero.