Pegasus E Flying Car (VTOL)

A market identified need for a unified solution in urban + remote environments where rapid, versatile transit is essential. The Pegasus E overcomes critical challenges within the air mobility market, such as novel technology with uncertain safety records, difficulty in certification, reliance on runways or requirement of new infrastructure, short flight durations of existing eVTOLs (~35 mins), and separation of air + road functionalities. Specialty forces including police, paramedics, and border control face unique operational demands requiring safe, fast, reliable, and adaptable transportation options to navigate various terrains + situations effectively, a significant gap in current offerings of the air mobility landscape.

The Pegasus E innovatively combines existing technologies to address air mobility and engineering challenges, offering a unique value proposition. Pegasus E can take off without a runway, and can reduce a one-hour road journey to a 15-minute flight, significantly enhancing emergency response times and operational effectiveness. Utilising 98 petrol, it achieves a 450 km range with 60 litres of fuel and a top speed of 160 km/hr, while also offering 70 km of road travel at 120km/hr on battery power. The semi-monocoque chassis balances structural integrity for road use with lightness for flight. CASA Airworthy Registered, it transitions between modes in three seconds and can autorotate to safety in case of power failure.

The World’s First Truly Drivable VTOL - The Pegasus E offers a practical hybrid solution in the growing international air mobility market, appealing to both personal users tapping into opportunities in markets like the UAE, as well as providing a practical alternative for local and global specialty forces such as rural first responders. This vehicle enhances emergency response operations and improves mobility in remote areas, significantly reducing response times and improving critical services operations, supporting public safety, disaster management, and border control efforts. Its efficient hybrid system also reduces congestion and cuts carbon emissions.

The Pegasus E combines advanced engineering with meticulous design for both air and road mobility. Its pioneering semi-monocoque chassis, crafted from aircraft-grade 6061 and 7075 T6 aluminium, certified 4130 Chromoly steel tubes, and advanced pre-preg carbon fibre, balances structural integrity for road use with flight lightness. The monocoque chassis developed is manufactured in less than 2 days, with minimal labour and without the use of heavy machinery typically required by composite manufacturing methods. This allows a flight speed of 160 km/h and road speed of 120 km/hr. Aerodynamically efficient with dramatic supercar-like side intake pods and exposed carbon fibre panels, the Pegasus E showcases serious handling capabilities and an appealing aesthetic. Key features include a swift three-second switch from drive to fly, with automatic contractible controls (Steering Wheel + Cyclic), ensuring the right interface is available for the active mode, these are mechanically driven to enhance reliability and simplify maintenance. The compact design, standing at 1.9 metres, fits standard parking and integrates seamlessly into urban infrastructures. Pegasus International Group partnered with Design + Industry (D+I) to develop the exterior styling of Pegasus. The end result is a stunning design driven by styling, functional, and aerodynamic needs. Ready for deployment for both private and public sector applications: Airworthy Registered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia, and can be flown in Australia under current airspace regulations by people with any helicopter pilot’s licence. Currently the vehicles can be driven on private roads, and VicRoads certification is in process. The urban air mobility market, valued at up to $1 trillion by 2040, is rapidly expanding. In 2023, Dubai launched the first air mobility integrator centre for testing electric VTOL aircraft. As Australia negotiates a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, closer trade ties could allow Australian-manufactured and certified vehicles like the Pegasus E to enter UAE markets.