LIFT Aircraft | HEXA, the eVTOL anyone can fly

HEXA · Personal eVTOL

Fly the future.
Today.

The world's first eVTOL anyone can fly. Proven in public skies, built for the people who answer the call.

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9years in development
10,000+flights in 5 countries
3years of public operations
700+first-time pilots
25aircraft in global fleet

Aircraft

Meet HEXA

HEXA aircraft
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Approved to fly

As an Ultralight category vehicle under FAA rules.

02

Simple to operate

Less than 1 hour of training. No pilot's license (or runway) required.

03

Quiet electric power

Less than 1/10 the noise level of a helicopter.

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Public safety

Put a responder on scene. First.

HEXA flies a first responder over traffic and straight to the call. AirFirst is LIFT’s program for putting responder-flown aircraft on the front line.

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LIFT Ops Dispatch

The nearest HEXA, sent from dispatch

Agency dispatchers see every call, every aircraft's position and battery, and live video on one screen. Send HEXA picks the nearest ready aircraft and checks for a safe landing spot near the call. Shown here is a simulation over real Austin streets, running at 5× speed.

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Open to everyone

Fly HEXA yourself

No pilot's license, no runway, less than an hour of training. Book an introductory flight and take the controls.

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As seen on

The world is watching

“It's just a really cool feeling…”

Anderson Cooper60 Minutes

“Air taxis could be the future of commuting”

Morgan CheskyTODAY Show

“So I think the future is here”

Julia BoorstinCNBC

“The future of personal air transportation?”

Rob MarcianoGood Morning America

“Why personal flying machines could be the future of commuting”

VICE Motherboard

“‘Flying car’ debuts at technology expo in Japan”

Richard ColomboNPR

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September 12, 2026

LIFT Aircraft Showcased in TxDOT's eIPP Launch

Fort Worth, Texas - September 10, 2026 LIFT joined other leading eVTOL OEMs Joby, Beta, Archer, and Wisk this week at the launch of "Project Nexus", TxDOT's FAA-sponsored eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established by presidential executive order, the FAA's eIPP is a national initiative to integrate advanced air mobility into the National Airspace System. The event was held at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Seccretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, addresses the crowd with...

December 18, 2025

[PRESS RELEASE] LIFT Aircraft Initiates FAA Type Certification Process for New Commercial Edition of HEXA

Strategic move expands product family to include Ultralight, Light Sport, and Type Certified models, unlocking full commercial air taxi capabilities. AUSTIN, TEXAS — LIFT Aircraft, the pioneer in personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aviation, today announced it has officially commenced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certification process for a new “Certified Edition” of its flagship HEXA aircraft. This major milestone marks the final pillar in LIFT’s...

June 24, 2025

LIFT Announces Austin Experience Center, Following SXSW Success

Earlier this year, SXSW conference attendees got the opportunity to fly the world’s first operational eVTOL aircraft, HEXA, along the...