The brief

Analyst view

• 300 test flights completed by June 2026; achieved 100 km/h cruise speed.
• Raised ¥43B+ (USD 290M) via Series C and Pre-Series D, backed by Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu.
• Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau issued G-1 certification basis Feb 2025. Scenic flights 2028.

Technical approach

As reported

12-Rotor Design

Multicopter for urban redundancy

12 electric rotors provide redundancy in compact urban footprint. Rotor failure allows safe landing.

3-Seat Capacity

Pilot plus two passengers

Larger than 2-seat competitors. Improves economics per trip on short urban routes.

Integrated Mobility

Link air with rail and ground

Partners with JR East and JR Kyushu to integrate scenic flights into rail tourism ecosystem.