Meet The Axe
The Axe, a two-seat vertically capable aircraft (VCA)
The Axe, a groundbreaking two-seat VCA aircraft, combines advanced British aeronautical engineering with design simplicity, offering intuitive controls that make flying as easy as driving, a fully electric range of 100 miles, and a price point that makes personal aviation accessible to more people.
Built with safety at its core, the Axe features multiple redundancies and a glide capability to ensure a secure and reliable flight experience.
Aircraft
Meet The Axe
Specification
Benefits
Ownership Experience
What Sets the Axe Apart
Proven in Flight
Over 50 successful piloted test flights completed, validating design, performance, and safety.
Vertical Take-Off & Landing
The Axe can take off and land vertically, no runway required.
It can operate from small fields, private land, or confined spaces, giving you access to destinations most aircraft can’t reach.
Efficient Forward Flight
Once airborne, the Axe transitions to conventional fixed-wing flight for high efficiency and extended range.
This combination dramatically improves cruise performance compared with rotor-only designs.
Designed for Real Owners
Built to be affordable and enjoyable to own, the Axe brings personal aviation to a broader community.
It’s designed to be flown with a standard private pilot licence with appropriate training.
Safety by Design
Redundant systems: Eight motors and a triple-redundant flight control system are designed to eliminate single points of failure.
Mechanical flight controls: Even with electrical failure, wing lift and control linkages can enable a safe glide to landing.
Ballistic parachute: Additional emergency safety system to protect occupants.
Intuitive Handling
Designed to be easy and intuitive to fly, with automatic stabilisation in hover mode and predictable forward-flight handling.
Ideal for both experienced private pilots and those transitioning from conventional aircraft.
Cost & Accessibility
Competitive pricing compared with other personal aircraft, with low operating costs and no need for hangar fees if operated from private land.
Removable battery packs allow rapid swap and turnaround between flights.
Designed Around Real Owners. Built for Everyday Flight.
Owning the Skyfly Axe VCA is more than purchasing an aircraft, it’s joining a growing community of pilots who are redefining what personal aviation looks like in the modern world.
From where you fly, to how you use the aircraft, to the long-term support you receive, the Axe has been designed to fit naturally into an owner’s lifestyle.
Fly From Home
Flexible Utilisation
Ownership Support
A New Kind of Personal Aviation
The Axe has been created to make personal flight more accessible, more practical, and more enjoyable. By combining vertical mobility, efficient forward flight, and a thoughtful ownership model, Skyfly is enabling pilots to fly more often and from more places, than ever before.
Tech Specs
Candard Span
5m Canard (chord 0.8m)
Wingspan
5m Wing (chord 1.2m)
Maximum Take Off Mass
750kg
Empty Weight
300kg (equipped for flight less batteries and occupants)
Crew Weight
200kg (2 pax)
Installed Power
280kw peak
Batteries
250kg = 60kwh
Rotor Diameter
4 x 1.9m (4-bladed fixed pitch)
Rotor Angle
Fixed
Hover Power Required
200kw
Undercarriage
Tricycle (conventional fixed wing)
Stall Speed
48kts (55mph)
Power Off Sink Rate
570fpm at 70mph
Best Glide Angle
6:1
Climb
2300 fpm at 62 kts (71mph)
Runway Length Required
0m – VTOL (vertical take-off and landing)
30-50m – STOL (short take-off and landing)
300m – Glide and power off landing
Take-off today
Reservation
Reserve your Axe today for £1,000 + VAT.
Deposit
Manufacturing
65% Manufacturing payment triggers the build of your aircraft.
Delivery
25% Final Payment on delivery.
Reservation
Reserve your Axe today for £1,000 + VAT
Deposit
After the first flight, a 10% deposit of £29,500 + VAT is required.
Manufacturing
65% Manufacturing payment triggers the build of your aircraft.
Delivery
25% Final Payment on delivery.
