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Pivotal turns the art of the possible into reality

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Our potential missions are limitless. From EMS to special operations, rescue missions, contested logistics, and the sheer adventure of flying over beautiful landscapes — the future is Pivotal.

2011

First crewed prototype aircraft flight

First crewed prototype aircraft flight

2014

First uncrewed Gen 1 aircraft flight

First uncrewed Gen 1 aircraft flight

2016

First uncrewed Gen 2 aircraft flight

First uncrewed Gen 2 aircraft flight

2021

First crewed Gen 3 BlackFly flight

First crewed Gen 3 BlackFly flight

2023

First Gen 3 BlackFly customer delivery

First Gen 3 BlackFly customer delivery

2023

8 Gen 3 aircraft lease with AFWERX and MTSI

8 Gen 3 aircraft lease with AFWERX and MTSI

2024

First EMS technology demo

Pivotal EMS aircraft

2025

53 Pivotal-certified pilots; over 8,000 flights

53 Pivotal-certified pilots; over 8,000 flights

2025

Hybrid propulsion demo with Gen 3 aircraft

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Patrik Muzila
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Massachusetts

Patrik Muzila

Heather Chirtea
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Delaware

Heather Chirtea

Dave Cook
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Oregon

Dave Cook

Tina Tavakolian
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California

Tina Tavakolian

Pivotal pilot and engineer Adam Hacker behind aircraft
Pivotal pilot and engineer Adam Hacker poses in front of aircraft
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California

Adam Hacker

Pivotal customer Dean Owen completing hands-on aircraft training at Pivotal's headquarters.
Pivotal customer Dean Owen poses in front of Helix aircraft.
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Kentucky

Dean Owen

Pivotal pilot Tim Lum sits in his BlackFly aircraft.
Pivotal pilot Tim Lum poses in front of Helix aircraft.
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Washington

Tim Lum

John Chirtea in his Pivotal aircraft
Pivotal customer John Chirtea poses in front of aircraft
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Delaware

John Chirtea

Industry Awards

Edison
World Future
Aero Friedrichshafen
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NYC X Design
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Muse
A'Design

Media Coverage

A pilot flying a Pivotal aircraft

CNET — Nov 23, 2024

I learned to Fly an Electric Aircraft in 3 Days. It Blew My Mind

A Pivotal aircraft in a hangar in Tampa, Florida

Tampa Times — April 9, 2024

A 'flying car' over Tampa Bay? Yes, it's real

A Pivotal aircraft over a windmill

The New Yorker — April 14, 2024

Are Flying Cars Finally Here?

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