{"id":47754,"date":"2026-02-05T20:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=47754"},"modified":"2026-02-05T20:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:09:00","slug":"autoflight-unveils-worlds-first-5-ton-class-evtol-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=47754","title":{"rendered":"AutoFlight Unveils World&#8217;s First 5-Ton Class eVTOL Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Matrix<\/i> successfully demonstrates full transition flight capability\n<\/li>\n<li>Pioneering aircraft available in 10-seat passenger and 1,500kg cargo configurations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SUZHOU, China<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Feb. 5, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; AutoFlight has unveiled <i>Matrix<\/i>, the world&#8217;s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the company&#8217;s low-altitude flight test facility center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2877940\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2877940\/2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Matrix, the world's first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration\" alt=\"Matrix, the world's first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Matrix, the world&#8217;s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the demonstration, <i>Matrix<\/i> completed the full mode transition flight sequence, transitioning\u00a0from vertical take-off through cruise flight to vertical landing. The achievement validates AutoFlight&#8217;s eVTOL technologies across complex aerodynamic systems, high-power electric propulsion, and advanced flight control systems, marking the first time a 5-ton eVTOL has achieved full\u00a0transition flight.<\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix <\/i>features a 20-metre wingspan, 17.1-metre length, and 3.3-metre height, with a maximum take-off weight of 5,700kg.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft will be available in passenger and cargo variants. The passenger version offers flexible seating configurations, accommodating either 10 business-class seats or six VIP seats.<\/p>\n<p>The cargo variant uses hybrid power system, supporting a maximum payload of 1,500kg, and features a large forward-opening door capable of accommodating two\u00a0AKE standard air cargo containers, enhancing operational efficiency for ton-scale cargo transport.<\/p>\n<p><b>eVTOL Industry Disruptor<\/b><\/p>\n<p>AutoFlight&#8217;s CEO and Founder, Tian Yu said: &#8220;<i>Matrix<\/i> is not only a rising star in the aviation industry but also an ambitious industry disruptor. It will break the industry perception that eVTOL = short-haul, low-load, and will reshape the rules of eVTOL routes. Through economies of scale, it significantly reduces transportation costs per seat-kilometer and ton-kilometer, revolutionizing costs and embracing profitability. It covers all scenarios from urban commuting to intercity feeder routes, driving the expansion of the entire low-altitude ecosystem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Design and Safety Features<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix<\/i> employs AutoFlight&#8217;s compound wing Lift and Cruise configuration with a distinctive triplane layout and six-arm structure, ensuring aerodynamic stability throughout all flight phases.<\/p>\n<p>The pure electric version offers a maximum range of 250km, while the hybrid-electric variant extends range to 1,500km. The platform&#8217;s capacity positions it for diverse applications including regional travel, heavy logistics operations, and large-scale emergency response missions.<\/p>\n<p><b>AutoFlight&#8217;s Strategic Development<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix <\/i>represents a continuation of AutoFlight&#8217;s product strategy, following the company&#8217;s <i>Great White Shark<\/i> for industrial applications, <i>CarryAll <\/i>for autonomous logistics, and <i>Prosperity <\/i>for urban air mobility. The development program builds upon AutoFlight&#8217;s accumulated expertise in low-altitude flight technology, reliability, safety systems and airworthiness certification.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Matrix<\/i> successfully demonstrates full transition flight capability\n<\/li>\n<li>Pioneering aircraft available in 10-seat passenger and 1,500kg cargo configurations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SUZHOU, China<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Feb. 5, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; AutoFlight has unveiled <i>Matrix<\/i>, the world&#8217;s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the company&#8217;s low-altitude flight test facility center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2877940\/2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2877940\/2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Matrix, the world's first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration\" alt=\"Matrix, the world's first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Matrix, the world&#8217;s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by AutoFlight, completes a full transition flight demonstration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the demonstration, <i>Matrix<\/i> completed the full mode transition flight sequence, transitioning\u00a0from vertical take-off through cruise flight to vertical landing. The achievement validates AutoFlight&#8217;s eVTOL technologies across complex aerodynamic systems, high-power electric propulsion, and advanced flight control systems, marking the first time a 5-ton eVTOL has achieved full\u00a0transition flight.<\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix <\/i>features a 20-metre wingspan, 17.1-metre length, and 3.3-metre height, with a maximum take-off weight of 5,700kg.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft will be available in passenger and cargo variants. The passenger version offers flexible seating configurations, accommodating either 10 business-class seats or six VIP seats.<\/p>\n<p>The cargo variant uses hybrid power system, supporting a maximum payload of 1,500kg, and features a large forward-opening door capable of accommodating two\u00a0AKE standard air cargo containers, enhancing operational efficiency for ton-scale cargo transport.<\/p>\n<p><b>eVTOL Industry Disruptor<\/b><\/p>\n<p>AutoFlight&#8217;s CEO and Founder, Tian Yu said: &#8220;<i>Matrix<\/i> is not only a rising star in the aviation industry but also an ambitious industry disruptor. It will break the industry perception that eVTOL = short-haul, low-load, and will reshape the rules of eVTOL routes. Through economies of scale, it significantly reduces transportation costs per seat-kilometer and ton-kilometer, revolutionizing costs and embracing profitability. It covers all scenarios from urban commuting to intercity feeder routes, driving the expansion of the entire low-altitude ecosystem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Design and Safety Features<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix<\/i> employs AutoFlight&#8217;s compound wing Lift and Cruise configuration with a distinctive triplane layout and six-arm structure, ensuring aerodynamic stability throughout all flight phases.<\/p>\n<p>The pure electric version offers a maximum range of 250km, while the hybrid-electric variant extends range to 1,500km. The platform&#8217;s capacity positions it for diverse applications including regional travel, heavy logistics operations, and large-scale emergency response missions.<\/p>\n<p><b>AutoFlight&#8217;s Strategic Development<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Matrix <\/i>represents a continuation of AutoFlight&#8217;s product strategy, following the company&#8217;s <i>Great White Shark<\/i> for industrial applications, <i>CarryAll <\/i>for autonomous logistics, and <i>Prosperity <\/i>for urban air mobility. The development program builds upon AutoFlight&#8217;s accumulated expertise in low-altitude flight technology, reliability, safety systems and airworthiness certification.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=47754"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47754\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=47754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=47754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=47754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}