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Accelerating successful outcomes for critical public safety missions and calls for service with the world's first electric powered lift aircraft

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Public Safety Missions

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Emergency Medical Services

Enabling rapid aerial response to medical emergencies, significantly reducing time to care. Quickly access remote or congested areas where ground vehicles are delayed.

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Logistics Resupply

Resupply is faster, safer, and more reliable when roads are blocked or inaccessible. Designed for rapid turnaround, keeping operations moving during natural disasters or tactical missions.

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Homeland Security and Border Protection

Provide agents with fast, low-altitude access to difficult terrain and complex border zones. The Helix improves surveillance, enables rapid response, and supports life-saving interventions.

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Search and Rescue

Reach people in distress where traditional vehicles cannot—over water, debris, or rugged terrain. Helix agility and response time support urgent search and rescue efforts, saving lives.

Pivotal Helix

Pivotal Helix

Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight

568 lbs

Payload

230 lbs electric

Cruise Speed

55 kts (62 mph)

Max Endurance

30 mins electric

Max Range

30 miles electric

Footprint

14'x14' assembled
14'x5' disassembled

Autonomy

Level 2

Charge Time

75 mins
Level 2 charger

Can be tailored to your mission requirements

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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

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

Media Coverage

Industry Awards

Edison
World Future
Aero Friedrichshafen
eVTOL Insights
NYC X Design
The Stevies
Muse
A'Design

Eyes on the sky.

Reduced emergency response time

Simplified flight controls

Integrated with existing transportation

Low capital and operating costs