Personal eVTOL from Doroni Aerospace, USA
Doroni H1-Xprice, release date and specs
Doroni unveiled a full-scale H1-X engineering model at its Dania Beach, Florida, headquarters on 26 March 2026. In September 2026 it signed TLG Aerospace to support engineering and FAA certification under the MOSAIC rule. The H1-X itself has not flown; Doroni targets FAA certification in 2027 and first deliveries in 2028.
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How far it has got
- Prototype
- Testing
- Certifying
- Certified
- Delivering
Prototype: built or shown, little or no real flying.
You can reserve one, but deliveries haven't started.
You can place a $1,000 pre-order on Doroni's website. Doroni estimates deliveries will start by 2028, after FAA certification.
Key facts
- Two-seat electric aircraft with ducted fans in a tandem wing, built for private owners rather than air-taxi operators.
- Doroni's earlier H1 demonstrator received an FAA special airworthiness certificate for flight testing in December 2023. Doroni reports more than 70 test flights with its prototypes.
- A full-scale H1-X engineering model was shown publicly on 26 March 2026 with Doroni's SOUL AI digital co-pilot, which is meant to help with navigation and control.
- Doroni reports more than 600 pre-orders at $1,000 each.
- Doroni has missed earlier dates: in 2023 it expected H1 deliveries in 2024, and it now targets 2028.
Price and how to order
Do you need a license to fly the Doroni H1-X?
Doroni says it is seeking FAA light-sport certification under the MOSAIC rule and expects owners to need a Sport Pilot certificate. Its FAQ lists a minimum age of 16, 15 hours of ground training, 5 hours of flight training and an FAA written test. This is not settled: Gleim's summary of the final MOSAIC rule says sport pilots have no path to fly powered-lift aircraft, so a higher certificate could be required if the FAA classes the H1-X as powered-lift. It cannot be a Part 103 ultralight, because it has two seats.
Specifications
Questions people ask
How much does the Doroni H1-X cost?
Doroni's pre-order page lists an expected price of $400,000, which it says may change. Press reports give a range of $300,000 to $400,000. A $1,000 deposit holds a place in line.
When can you buy the Doroni H1-X?
For now you can only pre-order it. Doroni estimates deliveries will start by 2028. Before then it plans to finish the engineering, flight-test new prototypes and get FAA certification, which its roadmap targets for 2027.
Do you need a pilot's license to fly the Doroni H1-X?
Doroni expects owners to need an FAA Sport Pilot certificate, with about 20 to 25 hours of training. That depends on how the FAA classes the aircraft under the MOSAIC light-sport rule. Published guidance says sport pilots currently cannot fly powered-lift aircraft, so the requirement could end up stricter.
Has the Doroni H1-X actually flown?
Not yet. So far there is only a full-scale engineering model, shown in March 2026. Doroni's earlier H1 demonstrator made its first crewed flight indoors in July 2023, and Doroni reports more than 70 prototype test flights in total.
Sources
- Doroni Aerospace: Homepage and roadmap (October 2026)
- Doroni Aerospace: Pre-order the H1-X (October 2026)
- Doroni Aerospace: FAQ, what type of training is required to operate the H1-X? (October 2026)
- Newsfile: Doroni Aerospace unveils the H1-X 'Flying Car' at Soul of the Sky event (April 2026)
- Airframer: Doroni Aerospace partners with TLG Aerospace to advance engineering and certification (September 2026)
- GadgetReview: Doroni's H1-X 120 MPH flying car could reach homes by 2028 (June 2026)
- AIN: Doroni achieves first piloted flight of its personal eVTOL aircraft (July 2023)
- Interesting Engineering: Flying electric car Doroni H1 is now airworthy, says FAA (December 2023)
- Gleim Aviation: FAA MOSAIC final rule explained (July 2026)
Last checked October 17, 2026. Makers revise prices and dates often; confirm with Doroni Aerospace before paying a deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
