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Meet the Pivotal Helix.
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One aircraft platform, three customers

  • consumer

    Personal Aircraft

  • public safety

    Public Safety

  • defense

    Defense

exterior carbon fiber

Carbon fiber composite

Our airframe is the perfect combination of strength and efficiency. The exterior material prioritizes your safety and aircraft durability while being as light as possible to maximize your time in the sky.

exterior aero design

Aerodynamic design

The Helix is the result of years of aerodynamic refinement. The sculpted curves of the airframe and canopy reduce drag to increase overall flight time.

exterior aircraft

Fixed wing, tilt aircraft

The whole body of the aircraft tilts between hover and cruise mode, requiring fewer moving parts. This allows for greater reliability, less maintenance, and increased safety.

Tilt aircraft explainer
exterior assemble

30 minutes from storage to flight

We worked hard to make storage and transport easy by designing the Helix with detachable wings. Install the wings and take flight in minutes. Disassembly is just as quick – and everything fits nicely into a 16-ft. trailer.

Helix Copper

Make it your own

Dial in the look with sky-inspired colors, or work with our team to create a custom design.

Copper

From the panoramic canopy to the ergonomic flight controls, every inch of the flight deck is designed for ease of use.

interior panoramic view

270º panoramic views

The wraparound Helix canopy provides strong UV protection and is offered in tinted and clear options.

interior purpose

4th gen design

Through years of testing and customer insight, we've designed the flight deck to leave you focused on the joy of flight.

interior cabin

Ultra-comfortable cabin

Controllable sliding vents and Alcantara microfiber seat cover keep you comfortable in flight.

After 14 years of continuous designing, building, and testing, Pivotal delivers a breakthrough in aviation technology based on invention, simplicity, and safety.

technology: flight panel

Digital flight panel

All the info you need at a glance. If you can take your eyes off the scenery. Real-time flight data, weather, system status—it’s all here in the flight panel.

technology: flight panel

Flight panel details

With Helix, you never fly alone. You can have pilot-to-ground communication, connection to air traffic control, and data transmission to keep you aware and safe at all times.

technology: auto takeoff and land

Auto-takeoff and auto-land

We’ve made takeoff and landing as easy as maneuvering a joystick. In return, you get precision, safety, and satisfaction.

technology: pivotal app

The Pivotal app

Designed to be an extension of the aircraft, the Pivotal app is your flight companion while you're not in the air. Pre-flight checks, flight history, charge management, and aircraft servicing— all on your phone.

Take to the skies with confidence, knowing that everything we do begins and ends with safety.

safety: control system

Triple redundant flight control system

Safety is designed in with modular triple redundant flight computers, fault tolerant electrical systems, and aero-mechanical structures to ensure continuous operation even in the unlikely event of a failure.

safety: safe landing

Safe landing

The Helix is equipped with landing cameras and radar altimeters to ensure a safe and smooth landing on a wide range of surfaces.

Training and support

The best problems are the ones that never happen. That's why the Helix is equipped with sensors and advanced health monitoring software to record diagnostics, detect errors, and recommend preventive maintenance.

safety: training and support details

Palo Alto Headquarters

Pivotal training program

After meeting basic age, weight, and height requirements, every Helix pilot completes a comprehensive, personalized onsite training program. Proficiency-based assessment and Pivotal pilot authorization ensure that, before we ship our aircraft, each customer has the skills and confidence to safely enjoy the world of flight.

8,000+

flights

safety: features
safety: minimum maintenance

Minimal maintenance required

As an electric aircraft, the Helix requires less maintenance than a fuel-powered vehicle. Automated enhancements pushed to the aircraft remotely keep it operating at peak performance.

Helix Specs for Personal Aircraft

Aircraft Type

  • Tilt aircraft with fixed rotors and tandem wings
  • Light eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing)
  • Single seat PAV (Personal Aerial Vehicle)

Classification

  • Part 103 Ultralight, United States
  • Amphibious capability
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Let's confirm your flight eligibility

Even though you don't need an FAA pilot license to fly the Helix, here are some important requirements about the flight and flight locations:

  • I am 18 years old
  • I weigh 220lbs. or less
  • My standing height is under 6'5'' and seated height is under 3'3"
  • I'll be flying in the U.S., over non-congested areas, and away from airports
  • I'll be flying in areas up to 5,000 ft above sea level

If you have checked all the boxes above, you are cleared for takeoff and eligible to buy a Helix.

If you did not check all the boxes, you may not be eligible to fly the Helix. Please contact us for details.

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