AeroMobil
AeroMobil is a Slovak privately-held advanced-engineering company developing an ultra-premium, CS 23-certified flying car (AM 4.0, with the 4-seat AM NEXT due in 2027) that transforms from road vehicle to aircraft in under three minutes, selling direct to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and planning a regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersBratislava
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AeroMobil does
AeroMobil is a privately held Slovak advanced-engineering company founded in 2010 that is developing a road-legal, aircraft-certified flying car. The flagship product, the AM 4.0, is a two-seat vehicle that transforms from a car to an aircraft in under three minutes, powered by a 224 kW (300 bhp) turbocharged hybrid-propulsion system with adaptive transmission, adaptive flight control surfaces, an integral carbon-fiber occupant cell, and a ballistic recovery parachute. Driving range is approximately 1,000 km and flying range approximately 740 km at a 260 km/h cruise speed, with take-off and landing distances verified at 400 m and 300 m respectively. The platform is being engineered to a CS 23 aerospace certification basis and is designed to conform to existing road regulations and general aviation infrastructure.
The business model is dual-track. First, direct sales of ultra-premium flying cars to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, historically referenced at approximately $1.2–1.5 million per unit on a quote-based, multi-year engagement model. Second, a planned regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service targeting 150–500+ mile trips between major population centers, leveraging existing small and medium airports (the company notes that 85% of US cities are closer to such airports than to large commercial hubs). The AM NEXT, a four-seat derivative announced for early 2027, is intended to serve as the fleet vehicle for this service.
AeroMobil employs 51–100 people and has raised roughly $34.8 million across four disclosed rounds (2011, 2015, 2017, 2019), with Slovak Investment Holding as a recurring investor alongside private backers from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company is led by CEO and Chairman Patrick Hessel, a majority shareholder, with founder Juraj Vaculik on the board. As of the latest available information, AeroMobil has not yet reported commercial revenue; AM 4.0 live test flights began in September 2020 and met stated airworthiness targets in March 2021, while the ride-hailing service and AM NEXT deliveries remain future-state.
AeroMobil firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AeroMobil
- Legal name
- AeroMobil
- Website
- https://aeromobil.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- AeroMobil is a Slovak privately-held advanced-engineering company developing an ultra-premium, CS 23-certified flying car (AM 4.0, with the 4-seat AM NEXT due in 2027) that transforms from road vehicle to aircraft in under three minutes, selling direct to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and planning a regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AeroMobil industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Personal Air Mobility / Flying Cars
- NAICS
- Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAE), Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE)
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Where AeroMobil is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bratislava
Offices1 record
Markets served
AeroMobil business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Flying Car Sales: Sale of ultra-high-end AeroMobil flying cars to wealthy individual customers. The vehicle is positioned as an ultra-premium supercar priced at approximately $1.2-1.5 million, targeting discerning clientele seeking a first-of-its-kind vehicle.
- Regional Ride-Hailing Service: As a regional ride service operator, AeroMobil will provide door-to-door transportation service for 150-500+ mile trips between major population centers. AM NEXT will serve as the fleet vehicle for these operations, providing personalized air mobility services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Ultra-high-end flying car for individual ownership |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
AeroMobil product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AeroMobil designs, engineers, and manufactures ultra-premium flying cars that transform from a road-going sports car to a light aircraft in under three minutes. Its products combine hybrid propulsion, carbon-fiber airframes, advanced avionics (CS 23 certification basis), and adaptive flight control surfaces to deliver a single vehicle usable on roads and in the air. The company sells directly to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and plans to operate a regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service.
Product overview
AeroMobil offers a portfolio of ultra-high-end flying cars that seamlessly transform from road vehicles to aircraft. The product line consists of the AM 4.0 (2-seater) as the flagship personal ownership vehicle, and the AM NEXT (4-seater) as the fleet vehicle for regional ride-hailing operations. Both vehicles share breakthrough design and technology including hybrid propulsion, adaptive flight control surfaces, transformation in under three minutes, and CS 23 aerospace certification. The company also plans to operate its own regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AM NEXT: AeroMobil's 4-seater flying car model designed for regional ride-hailing operations, accommodating up to three passengers plus pilot and luggage.
Products and services
- AeroMobil AM 4.0 (2-seater flying car) Ultra-high-end 2-seater flying car that transforms from a road-going sports car into a light aircraft in under three minutes. Hybrid propulsion with a 224 kW (300 bhp) turbocharged internal combustion engine, adaptive transmission, constant-speed propeller, ~1,000 km driving range (WLTP) and ~740 km flying range, cruise speed 260 km/h in flight, 160 km/h top speed on road, 0–100 km/h in 10 seconds, take-off 400 m / landing 300 m, adaptive flight control surfaces, advanced avionics, autonomous flight (optional), Ballistic Recovery Parachute System, integral carbon-fiber occupant cell, designed to CS 23 aerospace certification basis. Targeted at ultra-high-net-worth individual buyers seeking a first-of-its-kind dual-mode supercar-aircraft.
- AeroMobil AM NEXT (4-seater flying car) 4-seater flying car designed as a larger variant of the AM 4.0, accommodating up to three passengers plus one pilot and luggage. Purpose-built as the fleet vehicle for AeroMobil's planned regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service, featuring cellular signal connectivity in the air, luxurious reclining seats, and an on-board entertainment system. Targeted at regional air-mobility service operators and riders on 150–500+ mile trips.
Quantifiable outcome
- Transformation from car to aircraft in under 3 minutes
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use AeroMobil
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AeroMobil technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature6 records
AeroMobil partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AeroMobil competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Terrafugia: Terrafugia is the most direct historical competitor to AeroMobil — a US-based company developing a roadable light aircraft / flying car concept targeting UHNW individual buyers and dual road-air use, with overlapping certification challenges.
- PAL-V: PAL-V is a Dutch company producing the PAL-V Liberty, a gyrocopter-style flying car (road + air). It is the closest direct competitor commercially pursuing individual-owner flying car sales under existing aviation rules.
- Joby Aviation: Joby is a publicly listed eVTOL air taxi developer targeting short urban/regional flights. It overlaps with AeroMobil's planned regional ride-hailing service, although AeroMobil's hybrid fixed-wing approach targets longer 150-500+ mile trips.
- Archer Aviation: Archer is developing the Midnight eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility and has raised billions in capital. Comparable to AeroMobil in the air mobility / regional flight space, though it pursues a different propulsion and use-case architecture.
- Lilium: Lilium is developing the Lilium Jet eVTOL for regional air taxi services. Comparable as a personal/regional air mobility aircraft developer pursuing type certification and commercial air taxi operations, although its technology differs.
Emerging players
- EHang: EHang is a Chinese eVTOL manufacturer focused on autonomous aerial vehicles. Overlaps with AeroMobil's autonomous flight optionality and urban air mobility positioning, though it focuses on autonomous passenger drones rather than dual-mode roadable aircraft.
- Vertical Aerospace: Vertical Aerospace is a UK-based eVTOL developer pursuing type certification and commercial air taxi service. Comparable as a regional advanced air mobility peer, with overlapping certification and infrastructure dependencies.
- SkyDrive: SkyDrive is a Japanese eVTOL/flying car developer backed by Toyota. Comparable to AeroMobil's flying car positioning and personal aerial mobility ambition, though pursuing pure electric VTOL rather than a roadable hybrid.
Broad incumbents
- Diamond Aircraft: Diamond Aircraft is an established Austrian/Slovak general aviation manufacturer of composite light aircraft. Directly comparable as a fixed-wing light aircraft maker with CS 23 certification experience, and is cited as part of AeroMobil's talent pedigree.
- Cirrus Aircraft: Cirrus Aircraft is the leading maker of high-end piston single-engine personal aircraft (SR20/SR22) and the Vision Jet. Comparable as a premium personal general aviation manufacturer selling to high-net-worth individual owners, which is AeroMobil's target customer segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights8 records
Customer concentration
AeroMobil social profiles
Digital presenceAeroMobil compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
AeroMobil financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AeroMobil leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
AeroMobil funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors3 records
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AeroMobil M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AeroMobil
What does AeroMobil do?
AeroMobil designs, engineers, and manufactures ultra-premium flying cars that transform from a road-going sports car to a light aircraft in under three minutes. Its products combine hybrid propulsion, carbon-fiber airframes, advanced avionics (CS 23 certification basis), and adaptive flight control surfaces to deliver a single vehicle usable on roads and in the air. The company sells directly to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and plans to operate a regional door-to-door air mobility ride-hailing service.
Is AeroMobil a public or private company?
AeroMobil is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was AeroMobil founded?
AeroMobil was founded in 2010. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is AeroMobil based?
AeroMobil is headquartered in Bratislava.
How does AeroMobil make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Flying Car Sales are the primary driver. The others are regional Ride-Hailing Service.
Who are AeroMobil's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Terrafugia, PAL-V, Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Lilium. Emerging players are EHang, Vertical Aerospace and SkyDrive. Broad incumbents are Diamond Aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft.
Does AeroMobil have an API?
No public API is recorded for AeroMobil.
What industry is AeroMobil in?
AeroMobil's product category is Personal Air Mobility / Flying Cars. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAAAC, Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMABAAAE, Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336411 and its SIC code is 3721.