The AION is not a scaled-up UAV quad drone with a seat added, but a purpose-designed Personal Aeronautic Vehicle (PAV) Octocopter.

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Unlike traditional aircraft, the AION does not rely on wings for lift. This unique design places it in an entirely new category of aerial vehicle,  accordingly the safest manned airframe design philosophy is:

    1.   Eight or more thrust positions as a minimum to provide aerodynamic stability in the event of the loss of multiple propeller trust support positions

     2.   Along with a fully integrated, solid propellant deployed, emergency parachute system

     3.   And a battery release ejection capability in the event of a thermal runaway scenario.

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Airofly has commenced pursuing Airframe Approved Design Status (AADS) with governmental aviation authorities worldwide beginning in the UK, as this process is considered the toughest, and the international gold standard for 51% airframe kit builds, validating all hardware, flight control, and safety systems through independent third-party examination and inspection by licensed aeronautical engineers. 

Currently, we are initiating dialogue with EASA and other aviation authorities under the relevant geo-regional regulations, with the goal of aligning these efforts with reciprocity rules in other countries.

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