Jetson Air Games

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🇺🇸 U.S. — Jetson ONE / Personal eVTOL: Flight Rules & Cost

Flight Rules (U.S.)

• FAA Part 103 (Ultralight Vehicles) is the primary applicable regulation if the craft meets certain limits:

Rule Overview

• Single occupant only. Only one pilot; no passengers.
• Recreational / sport use only. No commercial operations, no hire or carrying cargo for compensation.
• Empty weight ≤ 254 lb (≈ 115.2 kg) Excludes safety devices (e.g. parachute) for Part 103 compliance.
• Max powered speed ≤ 55 knots≈ 63 mph / 102 km/h.
• Power-off stall speed ≤ 24 knots≈ 28 mph / 45 km/h.
• Fuel limit ≤ 5 U.S. gallons(For electric craft, analogous energy limit / weight is considered.)
• No aircraft registration required. No N-number needed if flown under Part 103.
• No pilot licence or medical certificate required. Operators need not hold an FAA pilot certificate or medical, under Part 103.
• Daylight operations only. From sunrise to sunset (twilight allowed only with anti-collision lighting).
• Airspace / location restrictions. Cannot fly in controlled airspace (Classes A, B, C, D) without permission. Cannot fly over congested areas or assemblies of people. Must follow visibility, cloud clearance, and “see and avoid” rules.

If the vehicle meets all Part 103 criteria, it can be flown under that “lightweight ultralight” category, giving you relative regulatory freedom.

If it does not qualify (because of weight, speed, features, etc.), then it must be treated as a powered-lift / “special class” vehicle under newer FAA rules. That means:

• It would need airworthiness certification under the powered-lift rules (FAA § 21.17(b)).
• Pilots must obtain a type rating for that aircraft.
• Operational rules from other FAA parts (91, 135, etc.) may apply (maintenance, inspections, flight rules).
• More stringent restrictions on where, how, and when you can fly.

So Jetson’s marketing claim that “no pilot license is required” in the U.S. only holds if their version qualifies under Part 103. If not, the more advanced powered-lift rules will kick in.

Cost / Price Estimates (U.S.)

• The Jetson ONE is currently priced at US $128,000 for the production model. Business Insider+2New Atlas+2
• A non-refundable deposit of US $8,000 is required to reserve one. New Atlas+2RC Groups+2
• Earlier versions or kit variants have been quoted around US $100,000 in some sources. eVTOL Insights+1
• Jetson states the “all up weight” is about 86 kg. Jetson

⚠️ Note: These figures exclude taxes, import duties, regulatory compliance costs, training, insurance, ground infrastructure, etc.

Edited October 17 by BlueOak

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**🇬🇧 UK / CAA Rules & Cost (Jetson ONE / eVTOL in UK)**

**Flight / Legal Rules (UK / CAA)**

• - The UK has **microlight regulation** under the CAA. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}  
• - New microlight class limit: up to **600 kg** for factory-built microlights under national regulation. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}  
• - To fly a microlight, you usually need an **NPPL (M)** and microlight class rating. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}  
• - Medical: typically via **Pilot Medical Declaration**, lighter than full medicals. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}  
• - Aircraft registration: **£94** for registration (if under 15,000 kg). :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}  
• - To operate legally, you’ll often need a **Permit to Fly** or **Certificate of Airworthiness** depending on classification. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}  
• - Pilot currency: NPPL (M) requires ~12 flight hours in 24 months to revalidate. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}  
• - Training: ~25 hours minimum (10 solo + 15 dual) plus ground exams. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}  
• - Future infrastructure / approvals: e.g. proposed **£1,368** fee for vertiport project approval. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}  

**Estimated Costs (UK)**

• - Registration with CAA: **£94** :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}  
• - Training / licence issuance: depends on school / instructor costs + exam fees (see CAA licence fees) :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}  
• - Flight training cost for NPPL (M): ~25 hours of instruction + ground school, exam fees  
• - Infrastructure / regulatory fees: potentially **£1,368** for vertiport approval (if needed) :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}  
• - Vehicle cost (import, certification, etc.) would be in addition (not included above

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