Chinese firm launches water-based eVTOL vertiport to boost low-altitude transport
The system is made in collaboration with CATL, and is the eVTOL sector’s first integrated sea-air
AutoFlight’s new system combines a “zero-carbon water vertiport” with eVTOL aircraft to expand air mobility across large water areas. By tackling challenges like limited site options, slow infrastructure deployment, and complex take-off and landing processes, the solution makes low-altitude transport more practical and scalable.
The water-based vertiport can be deployed quickly, offering a flexible alternative to traditional land-based hubs and helping move the low-altitude economy from concept to real-world operation.
AutoFlight’s new system combines a “zero-carbon water vertiport” with eVTOL aircraft to expand air mobility across large water areas. By tackling challenges like limited site options, slow infrastructure deployment, and complex take-off and landing processes, the solution makes low-altitude transport more practical and scalable.
The water-based vertiport can be deployed quickly, offering a flexible alternative to traditional land-based hubs and helping move the low-altitude economy from concept to real-world operation.
CATL-backed system aims to expand eVTOL infrastructure
The system is made in collaboration with CATL, and is the eVTOL sector’s first integrated sea-air solution. The vertiport operates entirely on electricity, its wide deck doubles as a landing pad covered in solar panels, while the cabin functions as both a departure lounge and a technical control room. Together, these elements create a flexible vertiport capable of supporting eVTOL takeoffs, landings, and charging. The system also enables intelligent coordination and data sharing with aircraft.
The water-based vertiport supports multiple flagship eVTOL models, including the industrial “White Shark” the 2-ton cargo aircraft “CarryAll” and the 6-seat passenger craft “Prosperity” Combined, these vehicles and the vertiport create a fully integrated land–sea–air system, enabling fast point-to-point transport across diverse applications – from cargo delivery to passenger commuting – while expanding the reach and flexibility of low-altitude air mobility.
The water-based vertiport supports multiple flagship eVTOL models, including the industrial “White Shark” the 2-ton cargo aircraft “CarryAll” and the 6-seat passenger craft “Prosperity” Combined, these vehicles and the vertiport create a fully integrated land–sea–air system, enabling fast point-to-point transport across diverse applications – from cargo delivery to passenger commuting – while expanding the reach and flexibility of low-altitude air mobility.