Soaring beyond conventional limits, the massive 5-ton Matrix eVTOL has just flipped the script on what’s possible in electric aviation. This beast isn’t your typical flying taxi. While competitors squeeze in 4-6 passengers, Matrix comfortably seats up to 10 people. Big difference. The cabin is massive too – 5.25 meters long with nearly 14 cubic meters of interior space. There’s even washbasins and lavatories onboard. Fancy.
The real game-changer? Range. Most eVTOLs barely make it across town. Matrix laughs at those numbers. The pure electric version hits 250 kilometers, but the hybrid variant crushes expectations with a staggering 1,500-kilometer range. That’s intercity travel territory, folks. Not just hops between skyscrapers.
Its unique triplane design isn’t just for looks. The compound wing configuration with six structural arms guarantees rock-solid stability during all flight phases. At 20 meters wide and 17.1 meters long, this isn’t something you’ll park in your garage.
Powering this aerial monster requires serious juice – up to 20 fifth-generation lift motors in a distributed propulsion system. Overkill? Nope. It’s about redundancy. If motors fail, you keep flying. Kind of important when you’re suspended thousands of feet up.
The proof’s in the pudding. On February 5, 2026, Matrix completed its full conversion flight sequence – vertical takeoff, cruise flight, vertical landing. First 5-ton class eVTOL to pull off this hat trick. Impressive stuff.
Versatility is Matrix’s middle name. Need to transport cargo? No problem. The hybrid variant handles payloads up to 1,500 kilograms and fits standard AKE air cargo containers. AutoFlight demonstrated Matrix alongside its smaller 2-ton CarryAll cargo eVTOL during the successful flight test. The aircraft boasts a substantial maximum take-off weight of 5,700 kg, highlighting its industrial-grade capabilities. VIP configuration? They’ve got that too, with premium seating for six passengers. This innovation mirrors Georgia’s remarkable clean energy growth, which has seen renewable energy increase from just 0.2% to 6% of the state’s electricity consumption since 2015.
The Matrix isn’t just pushing boundaries – it’s obliterating them. The era of eVTOLs being relegated to short urban hops is officially over.
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