NextLeap Aeronautics

NextLeap Aeronautics is an aircraft design company that is building a piloted, all electric aircraft. The site says the aircraft can take off and land like a helicopter from small spaces and existing helipads, then move forward like an airplane. The research and development office is listed in Bangalore, India.

The company says its aircraft could serve many uses. The site names air taxi, logistics, air ambulance operations, tourism, air surveillance, aerial photography and wildlife monitoring. It says the design is not limited to urban areas.

The site describes the engineering methods. The team uses classical systems engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, artificial intelligence to help design parts, and simulation with early sub-scale prototypes. The site says tests on a sub-scale model gave the team enough confidence to continue.

The site lists safety features. These include dual redundant avionics, redundant motors, distributed electric propulsion, a triple fail-safe flight control system, a take-off assist system, collision avoidance and a full aircraft parachute. The cockpit is described as a full glass cockpit with touch screens and a custom joystick.

The site gives performance figures. It lists a speed of 250 km/h, a range of 200 km, a payload of 500 kg, a take-off weight of 2180 kg and a footprint of 12 m by 8 m. It also claims the aircraft is 100 times quieter than a helicopter at 1,500 feet. These figures are the company's own claims.

The about page explains the company's purpose. The founders say they have over four decades of combined engineering and leadership experience. The company says it was founded to address pollution, urban congestion and access to public services with sustainable air mobility.

The website has pages for news, blogs, jobs and a contact form. The form asks investors, suppliers, buyers, users and policy makers to get in touch. Social media links go to LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.