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RYSE Aero Technologies’ RECON Makes TIME’s 2023 Best Inventions List

CINCINNATI, OH (OCTOBER 24, 2023) – RYSE Aero Technologies, a pre-revenue ultralight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle manufacturer, announced today its inclusion on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 list in the Transportation category. The annual list recognizes the 200 groundbreaking innovations that are making the world better, smarter, and even a bit more fun.

RYSE Aero Technologies Makes History as the First eVTOL Company to Take Flight at CES with their Ultralight Vehicle, the RYSE RECON

RYSE Aero Technologies, the ultralight electric vertical takeoff, and landing (eVTOL) company, will exhibit at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 5-8. Exhibiting under the “Vehicle Tech” category, RYSE will be at booth #6816, located at West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).

Ryse Aero Technologies lets farmers to take to the sky

Powered by six electric motors, the carbon-blade propellers spin at 2,000 rpm and when flying it’s not very loud. Kowitz is also quick to point out how easy it is to fly, noting that with as little as 45 minutes of training a user can be in the air.

This Flying ATV Might Bring Farming Into a Cyberpunk Future

It’s easier to operate a flying ATV than you think—or, at least it was for me. That’s not a humblebrag either. It was designed so any idiot like me—who backs up into his recycling bin every time he pulls out of the driveway—can jump in and use it.

EVTOL Ambitions Tackling New Regulations

RYSE Aero Technologies, which in May announced the launch of RYSE RECON, its first eVTOL platform, is unaffected by the FAA change since its aircraft are to operate within the specifications of 14 CFR, Part 103 for ultralight flights.

Ryse Aero Tech’s Goal to Bring eVTOLs to Non-Pilots!

Several innovations have been made about eVTOL (electrical vertical take-off and landing) vehicles as of late. Ryse Aero Tech’s eVTOL is pretty simplistic in its approach and designed with non-flyers in mind.

Ultralight eVTOL Aircraft Prepares for Multiple Agricultural and Rural Support Roles

Ryse, which was founded just last year, is preparing to make a first piloted flight with its Recon aircraft, building on uncrewed sorties conducted so far. The company’s objective is to have the vehicle—which features six independent lift-and-cruise propulsion systems—in production as early as the first quarter of 2023.

We can put you in it, and you can fly tomorrow “ – RYSE Aero Technologies CEO Mick Kowitz

The first light eVTOL from RYSE Aero Technologies, the RYSE RECON, flies below FAA regulations. It provides ways for non-pilots to fly into remote areas. Auto Futures talks to CEO, Mick Kowitz, who details how the aircraft is designed with AI and safety features that allow someone to learn how to fly it in a day.

RYSE Aero Technologies debuts ‘RYSE RECON’ at ACT Expo

With the debut of the RECON, RYSE Aero Technologies looks to re-define the eVTOL space by venturing into untapped markets, such as agronomy, land surveying, agriculture, vineyards, and other rural sectors.

Ryse Recon personal eVTOL aircraft can make water landings and takeoffs

Ryse Aero Technologies has launched Ryse Recon, the company’s first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility.

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Full Specifications V1/V2

An ultralight electric vertical takeoff & landing vehicle, powered by six independent motors.

BATTERY SYSTEM

SIX WATERPROOF, REMOVABLE 100VDC BATTERIES PROVIDING APPROX. 20 MINUTES OF FLIGHT TIME

TOP SPEED

63 MPH

MAX ALTITUDE

400 FT AGL, 10,000 MSL 

OPERATING WIND

22 KTS

CRUISING SPEED

35 KTS

MOTORS

40KV 52 PAIR POLE WATER RESISTANT

SPEED CONTROLLERS

200AMPS

GNSS/GPS & AHRS

FULLY INTEGRATED INS, GNSS/GPS AND AHRS WITH DEGRADATION REDUNDANCY

WATER LANDING SYSTEM

SIX INDEPENDENT OUTRIGGER FLOATS AND TWO FUSELAGE FLOATS  FOR LANDING WITH 250LBS. OCCUPANT

DIMENSIONS

188 IN X 89 IN X 57 IN

WEIGHT

129.7 KG (286 LBS)

CONTROL SYSTEM

CUSTOM 12 INCH RESISTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY

FRAME

ALUMINUM

PROPULSION MODULES

SIX

PROPELLER

60 IN X 19 IN CARBON FIBER

OPERATOR SEAT

CARBON FIBER/ KEVALR BREAKWAY SAFETY SEAT

JOYSTICKS

VERTICAL SINGLE AXIS AND TWO AXIS DIRECTIONAL