"Flying for 50 Million Won: Personal Commuter Aircraft Becomes a Reality"

Single-Seat Electric Aircraft Unveiled at CES
20-Minute Flight Time, 80 km/h Top Speed
Can Be Operated Without a Pilot's License

A personal electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) from a Chinese company is set to launch at a price point in the 50 million won range by the end of this year.

The single-seat eVTOL 'X4' by Chinese company Richter. Official YouTube of Richter

Recently, the science media outlet New Atlas reported, citing the Chinese company Richter, that the single-seat eVTOL 'X4' is scheduled for delivery within this year.

According to the report, Richter unveiled the eVTOL X4 at CES 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, held in Las Vegas, United States. The X4 is a single-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft powered by eight motor-propeller units mounted on four arms. The arms, made of carbon fiber, and the 160 cm (63-inch) propellers can be folded when not in use, allowing the aircraft to be transported in the bed of a pickup truck.

The most striking feature is its price. While the Jetson One, a personal eVTOL that has attracted attention, is priced at $128,000 (about 187.97 million won), the launch price of the X4 is set at $39,900 (about 58.59 million won). The deposit is $5,000 (about 7.34 million won).

The X4 can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, and its maximum forward flight speed reaches 80 km/h (50 mph). However, the flight time per charge is limited to about 20 minutes. The maximum payload, including the pilot, is 100 kg. Richter's parent company, Kuickwheel Technology, described the X4 as a "light aerial mobility" vehicle, essentially positioning it as a means of short-distance commuting.

The outlet reported, "The airframe is equipped with a semi-solid dual battery pack, designed so that even if one battery module fails, a safe landing is still possible," adding, "A parachute system has also been installed to prepare for serious emergencies."

Richter stated that the X4 can autonomously fly along pre-set flight paths and is capable of operating at extremely low altitudes, as low as 3 meters (10 feet). The company also emphasized that the X4 meets Part 103 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for ultralight aircraft, allowing it to be operated legally without airworthiness certification or a pilot's license.