Machine Nation News Team
April 1, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
First Production Jetson ONE Personal eVTOL Flying Machine Completes Test Flight. This Compact Craft Supports Pilots Up To 210 Pounds And Delivers A Brisk 20-minute Flight On A Single Charge
Jetson AB, a Swedish eVTOL pioneer, marked a historic milestone with the successful test flight of its first production-ready Jetson ONE personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dubbed SN1, on March 25, 2025, at its Arezzo, Italy, facility. This compact, single-seat ultralight, priced at $128,000, supports pilots up to 210 pounds and offers a 20-minute flight on a single charge, reaching a software-limited top speed of 63 mph. Powered by eight electric motors delivering 88 kW (118 horsepower) and a high-discharge lithium-ion battery, the Jetson ONE features an aluminum-carbon fiber frame weighing just 253 pounds with batteries. Its race-car-inspired safety cell includes lidar obstacle avoidance, a ballistic parachute, and hands-free hover capabilities, ensuring stable operation even if one motor fails.
For the precision machining industry, the Jetson ONE’s development underscores the critical role of advanced manufacturing techniques in aerospace innovation. The craft’s lightweight frame demands high-tolerance CNC machining to produce intricate aluminum and carbon fiber components, ensuring structural integrity under dynamic flight stresses. Its electric motors and battery housing require precision milling and turning for tight tolerances, enabling efficient power delivery and thermal management. The integration of lidar and flight control systems further relies on micro-machined parts for sensors and avionics, pushing machine shops to adopt cutting-edge tools like 5-axis machining centers and additive manufacturing. As Jetson scales production—with 2025 and 2026 runs sold out—demand for such precision expertise surges, creating opportunities for suppliers and fostering advancements in automation and material science that ripple across the $40 billion aerospace machining market. The test flight, showcasing precise maneuvers and auto-landing, validates these manufacturing achievements, with deliveries set for 2026 and over 1,000 pre-orders signaling robust growth.
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Jetson AB Press Release, March 25, 2025
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Social Media Buzz (powered by X):
X is soaring with excitement over Jetson ONE’s SN1 test flight, with users on April 20, 2025, calling it a “real-life Star Wars speeder.” Posts hailed its “no-license-needed” appeal, while others asked, “Who’s adding this to their wish list?” The buzz underscores the craft’s allure as a “flying sports car,” with fans predicting it’ll “redefine personal travel” as deliveries loom in 2026.
What is the eVTOL?
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eVTOL - Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that use precision-engineered electric propulsion for efficient, low-noise flight, enabling personal and urban mobility with minimal infrastructure.
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