On May 22, the 2026 World Drone Congress grandly opened at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). Amid global attention, Shenzhen Skyevtol Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. held the global new product launch of the Helmsman eVTOL together with a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. The venue was fully packed. Industry elites, partners and media witnesses marked a brand-new milestone for China’s low-altitude economy.
We take pride in our achievement while keeping a humble attitude. After three years of pioneering research and one year of intensive development, Skyevtol has kept exploring technologies with reverence and embraced the whole industry with an open mind, committed to developing safer, smarter and more affordable low-altitude aircraft. Today, Helmsman makes its debut on schedule, showcasing the innovation strength of China’s eVTOL industry to the world.
Distinguished Guests Deliver Speeches to Usher in a New Low-Altitude Era
The launch event gathered numerous authoritative figures. Many industry leaders delivered keynote speeches and extended their best wishes for Helmsman’s global release, all expressing firm confidence in the future of low-altitude aviation.
Speech by Mr. Li Qiang, Deputy Secretary of Guangming District Party Committee, Shenzhen


On behalf of the District Party Committee and District Government, Mr. Li Qiang warmly congratulated Skyevtol on the global launch of Helmsman eVTOL. He stated that Guangming District is vigorously fostering future industries including low-altitude economy and intelligent equipment, striving to build an innovation hub and industrial highland. As a leading local tech enterprise, Skyevtol has developed a safety-oriented eVTOL tailored for cultural tourism scenarios with cutting-edge technologies, injecting strong momentum into the regional low-altitude economy. The local government will continue to provide full support to help the enterprise grow bigger and stronger, facilitating the industrialization of low-altitude innovations in Guangming and nationwide from Shenzhen.
Speech by Mr. Lo Kam Yam, President of Hong Kong Federation of Industry and Commerce


Mr. Lo extended sincere congratulations on the debut of Helmsman eVTOL. He pointed out that low-altitude economy is a key track for coordinated development across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. As an innovation hub, Shenzhen is leading global breakthroughs in unmanned equipment and eVTOL industries. He highly recognized Skyevtol’s technical strength and industrial layout, looking forward to deeper cooperation to boost cross-border integration of the low-altitude economy and bring Chinese intelligent manufacturing to the global market.
Speech by Mr. Kong Xu, Deputy Dean of Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Civil Aviation University of China


From a professional civil aviation perspective, Mr. Kong affirmed Helmsman’s core strengths in airworthiness compliance and flight safety. He said that Civil Aviation University of China has long been dedicated to aviation innovation and talent cultivation. The strategic partnership with Skyevtol will form a complete industry-university-research chain, improve eVTOL airworthiness standards, accelerate technological iteration and scenario application, consolidate the safety bottom line for low-altitude flight, and promote standardized, high-quality industrial development.

Speeches from Representatives of Partners
Speakers from Beihang Shenzhen Research Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Shenzhen Dingyou Information Technology Co., Ltd., Gansu Xingwei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. and other enterprises expressed full expectations for the cooperation with Skyevtol. They agreed that Helmsman perfectly meets market demands for sightseeing, low-altitude experience and flight school training, with industry-leading safety performance and intelligent functions. All parties will carry out in-depth collaboration in R&D, commercial operation and marketing, build a three-dimensional low-altitude mobility ecosystem and bring flight experience to the general public.

Unveiling Ceremony: Helmsman eVTOL Makes Its Global Premiere


Amid warm applause, leaders and guests took the stage together to officially unveil Skyevtol’s Helmsman eVTOL.
The futuristic aircraft with sleek silver wings instantly ignited the atmosphere. This safety-grade eVTOL built for cultural tourism serves as the cornerstone of Skyevtol’s three-dimensional travel network, fulfilling our vision of popularizing aviation culture and making low-altitude flight accessible to everyone.
In-depth Technical Briefing by General Manager Xie Xuejun
After the unveiling, Mr. Xie Xuejun, General Manager of Shenzhen Skyevtol Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., gave a full presentation on Helmsman’s specifications, core advantages and development philosophy, demonstrating why it is the safest eVTOL for tourism scenarios.

1. Core Specifications Setting a New Benchmark for Lightweight Safety
• Empty weight: 180 kg
• Maximum payload: 100 kg
• Maximum flight speed: 80 km/h
• Endurance: 20 minutes
It achieves a perfect balance between lightweight design and reliable load capacity, suitable for scenic sightseeing, recreational flight and short-distance travel with both practicality and safety guaranteed.
2. Three Major Advantages Redefining Low-Altitude Flight Experience
🔒 Ultimate Safety with Triple Protection
1.Multi-redundancy design: Triple-redundant flight control complying with DO-178C standards for avionics; 6-axis 12-propeller redundant power system enables safe landing even if one power unit fails.
2.High-impact crash-resistant cabin: Fully enclosed structure prevents injuries caused by propeller breakage or ejection to fully protect passengers.
3.Water ditching capability: Built-in floats allow safe emergency landing on open water, expanding the safety envelope.
🔇 Ultra-low Noise for Quiet Riding
1.System-level noise simulation applied to propellers; blade tip winglets plus active variable speed control reduce noise by 3–6 decibels.
2.Sound-insulating composite cabin cuts low-frequency noise by 5–10 decibels.
3.Standard aviation noise-canceling headphones block high-frequency noise for an ultra-quiet flight.


🤖 AI + Low-Altitude Aviation: Intelligent Flight Has Arrived
1.Supported by Skyevtol’s 92-item operational system and massive flight data for reliable operation.
2.AI pilot assistance plus autonomous obstacle avoidance lower operation difficulty and enhance safety.
3.Backend vertical domain large model and AI agent; the industry-leading fully autonomous driving mode is currently under development, leading the trend of smart aviation.
General Manager Xie commented: “He who never rides Helmsman cannot claim to be a true pioneer! We stick to safety as the foundation, technology as the soul, and affordability as our goal, so that more people can enjoy the joy of low-altitude flight. Going forward, Skyevtol will keep learning and innovating hand in hand with the whole industry to create a bright future for AI-powered low-altitude aviation.”



Strategic Cooperation Signing to Build the Low-Altitude Industrial Ecosystem
A series of strategic cooperation agreements were signed during the launch event, establishing long-term partnerships with top research institutions and enterprises.
Skyevtol × Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Civil Aviation University of China
Both sides will cooperate deeply on eVTOL airworthiness certification, aviation technological innovation and joint talent training. Leveraging the university’s research strength and standard system, the two parties will advance the compliance and standardization of Helmsman and provide solid technical and talent support for safe low-altitude flight.


Skyevtol × Beihang Shenzhen Research Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology
The partnership focuses on cutting-edge R&D, achievement transformation and industrial synergy. Drawing on Beihang’s aerospace expertise, both sides will tackle key eVTOL technologies, speed up the industrialization of scientific research outcomes and boost high-quality development of Shenzhen’s low-altitude economy.


Skyevtol × Shenzhen Dingyou Information Technology Co., Ltd.
The cooperation covers tourism operation, low-altitude sightseeing product development and digital services. Helmsman will be integrated deeply with tourist resources to create immersive flight programs, foster new tourism business forms and upgrade consumer experience.


Skyevtol × Gansu Xingwei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.
Both parties will jointly expand regional markets, launch flight operation services and aviation training, accelerate the rollout of Helmsman in Northwest China and build a nationwide low-altitude flight service network.


Skyevtol × Hong Kong Federation of Industry and Commerce
The two sides will promote cross-border low-altitude economic cooperation, market connectivity and resource matchmaking in the Greater Bay Area, helping Skyevtol explore markets in Hong Kong, Macao and overseas and bring China’s eVTOL innovations to the whole world.
Closing Remarks
From pioneering exploration to global premiere, from laboratory to exhibition hall, the birth of Helmsman eVTOL represents three years of persistent efforts by Skyevtol, and mirrors the booming low-altitude economy across China.
We celebrate technological breakthroughs while staying modest on our industrial journey; we embrace the great era of opportunity while respecting the mission of flight.
2026 marks the arrival of the low-altitude era, where sky travel is no longer a dream! Skyevtol Helmsman eVTOL invites you to soar across the sky and experience the next generation of urban air mobility.