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Austin, TX

Developing a personal eVTOL aircraft for accessible urban air mobility.

• HEXA Aircraft: An electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for personal use.
• FAA Part 103 Compliance: Operates under ultralight rules, requiring no pilot’s license.
• Experience Centers: Located in Austin and Osaka for customer training and flights.
• Defense Applications: Includes uncrewed systems for the U.S. Army.
• Pay-Per-Flight Model: Supports recreational and public-agency use without complex certifications.

LIFT Aircraft is developing the HEXA, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed as a single-seat, hover-optimized, semi-autonomous personal aerial vehicle. The aircraft operates under the FAAs Part 103 Ultralight rules, allowing it to be flown without a pilots license or FAA certification. LIFT Aircraft enables individuals to rent and pilot HEXA aircraft within geofenced, controlled areas, making it one of the most accessible eVTOL options in the market. Pilots can train in LIFTs VR flight simulator in under 30 minutes, and ground control support is provided by trained staff. Each aircraft is equipped with redundant flight systems and a ballistic parachute effective from as low as 40 feet above ground, offering multiple layers of safety.

LIFT Aircraft has launched HEXA Gen 2, which introduced improvements such as greater efficiency, increased thrust, longer flight time, and reduced noise. The company operates Experience Centers in Austin and Osaka, where customers can train and fly. LIFT Aircraft’s business model is based on a pay-per-flight system, supporting recreational, personal, and public-agency use cases. The company has demonstrated defense applications, including an uncrewed blood delivery and casualty evacuation system for the U.S. Army. LIFT Aircraft is expanding its operations in the U.S. and Japan, with growing Department of Defense contracts and international exposure.

Company Info

LIFT Aircraft develops the HEXA, a single-seat eVTOL for personal and public use, focusing on accessibility and safety.

LIFT Aircraft is developing the HEXA, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed as a single-seat, hover-optimized, semi-autonomous personal aerial vehicle. The company aims to make personal vertical flight accessible through safe, simple, and cost-effective ultralight aircraft. Operating under the FAA’s Part 103 Ultralight rules, HEXA can be flown without a pilot’s license, allowing individuals to rent and pilot the aircraft within geofenced, controlled areas. Training is facilitated through a VR flight simulator, and each aircraft is equipped with redundant flight systems and a ballistic parachute for safety.

In 2024, LIFT launched HEXA Gen 2, featuring improvements such as increased efficiency, thrust, and flight time, along with reduced noise and enhanced processing power. The aircraft is designed for short-range, point-to-point travel, particularly in urban environments, and has demonstrated defense applications. LIFT operates Experience Centers in Austin and Osaka, with plans for expansion, and utilizes a pay-per-flight model to support recreational and public-agency use cases.