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On June 19, 2025, the seven-seat eVTOL Vector 5 full-scale prototype developed by VISION AERO Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. officially rolled off the production line in Xi'an. At the launch event, He Wei, Founder and CEO of VISION AERO, unveiled this world-first 3-ton-class full-scale eVTOL prototype, marking China's entry into a new commercial phase in the low-altitude mobility sector.
Vector5 adopts a seven-seat configuration with pure electric propulsion, covering a 200km urban transit radius. Vector5 has an airframe length of 10.4m and wingspan of 15m, with a designed maximum takeoff weight of 3,180kg, maximum range of 250km, and maximum cruise speed of 250km/h. It can fulfill diverse operational needs including airport shuttles, intercity commuting, low-altitude cultural tourism, emergency rescue, and medical evacuation. Vector5 will accelerate the development of urban multidimensional transportation networks and emergency rescue service systems, advancing the "civil aviation + eVTOL" model from concept to reality.
Vector5 covers a 200km urban transit radius, with an airframe length of 10.4m, wingspan of 15m, designed maximum takeoff weight of 3,180kg, maximum range of 250km, and maximum cruise speed of 250km/h. The seven-seat layout supports multiple applications including airport shuttles, intercity commuting, low-altitude cultural tourism, emergency rescue, and medical evacuation. This prototype released by VISION AERO Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. provides foundational support for accelerating the construction of urban multidimensional transportation networks and emergency rescue service systems.
Simultaneously, this eVTOL prototype is the world's first model forward-designed specifically for medical rescue and emergency response requirements. Its spacious airframe features a 150cm-high cabin accommodating 2.3m-long medical stretchers and equipment. The layout incorporates a rear door for rapid stretcher loading/unloading, with a stretcher fixation system adopting a four-point quick-locking mechanism that completes loading/unloading within 15 seconds. Additionally, the prototype comes standard with medical equipment interfaces, pre-installed power outlets and oxygen terminals, supporting simultaneous connection of devices such as defibrillators, ventilators, and ECG monitors. Cabin environmental control utilizes a zoned independent air circulation system.
The rollout of this eVTOL prototype will accelerate the development of the low-altitude mobility sector. In urban air transportation scenarios—such as the route between Xi'an High-tech Zone IFC Heliport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport—future eVTOL operations will significantly reduce travel time and enhance transportation efficiency. After achieving large-scale operations, per-passenger costs are projected to decrease, enabling more people to access rapid urban air services and thereby promoting the adoption of low-altitude economy solutions.
During the launch event, VISION AERO signed strategic cooperation agreements with multiple enterprises, along with procurement contracts for 30 eVTOL units with entities including Zhongzhen Flying Club and Anguo Benye.
