Hoverbike from Volonaut, Poland

Volonaut Airbikeprice, release date and specs

Volonaut is taking reservations for the jet-powered Airbike and said in April 2026 that it had completed its first series of US test flights in California. Its preorder terms say buyers will be contacted once the production version is frozen. No customer deliveries or independent performance data have been published.

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How far it has got

  1. Prototype
  2. Testing
  3. Certifying
  4. Certified
  5. Delivering

Prototype: built or shown, little or no real flying.

You can reserve one, but deliveries haven't started.

You can reserve a place for a $2,000 non-refundable fee, then pay a refundable $80,000 deposit once the production design is final. Volonaut has given no delivery date and says delivery and training will take place at its US facility.

Key facts

  • Jet-powered single-seat 'speeder bike' with no rotors or wings, created by Tomasz Patan, the co-founder of Jetson.
  • Listed empty weight is just 66 lb (30 kg), and maximum flight time is 10 minutes.
  • Price $880,000, paid in stages that start with a $2,000 non-refundable reservation.
  • Early videos drew public doubts about CGI or hidden wires. Later footage showed takeoffs and landings, but no independent testing has been published.
  • Volonaut announced its first US test flights, in California, in April 2026.

Price and how to order

Price
$880,000
Where the number comes from
Full price on Volonaut's preorder page as of October 2026, paid in three stages ($2,000 + $80,000 + $798,000). The price was first reported by New Atlas in July 2025.
Deposit
$2,000 non-refundable reservation; $80,000 deposit (refundable until the purchase is finalized); $798,000 final payment

Do you need a license to fly the Volonaut Airbike?

Volonaut says no license is needed to fly the Airbike in the US because it is designed to meet the FAA ultralight rules (Part 103). This is a design target, not a confirmed status. Part 103 allows one occupant, recreation or sport use only, under 254 lb empty weight, no more than 5 US gallons of fuel and no more than 55 knots (63 mph) in level flight. Flying is limited to daylight, away from congested areas and crowds, with ATC approval needed for controlled airspace near airports. Volonaut has not published the Airbike's fuel capacity.

Specifications

Type
Hoverbike
Maker
Volonaut (Poland)
Seats
1
Takeoff
Vertical
Power
Jet turbines (diesel, biodiesel, kerosene or Jet A-1)
Drives on roads
No
Top speed
63 mph (102 km/h) in the listed spec, set to match the FAA ultralight limit; Volonaut's marketing and 2025 press cite up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
Flight time
Up to 10 minutes, depending on rider weight
Empty weight
66 lb (30 kg)
Also worth knowing
Maximum pilot weight 209 lb (95 kg); redundant jet turbines (number and thrust not disclosed); refuels in under a minute; fly-by-wire flight computer with stabilization; 3D-printed parts with carbon and Kevlar composites
First flight
Prototype flight video released May 2025; first US test flights announced April 2026
Official site

Questions people ask

How much does the Volonaut Airbike cost?

$880,000, according to Volonaut's preorder page. That is paid as a $2,000 non-refundable reservation, an $80,000 build-slot deposit and a final $798,000 payment.

When can you buy the Volonaut Airbike?

For now you can only reserve one. Volonaut has not given a delivery date. Coverage in 2025 said production was slated for 2026, and the preorder terms say buyers will be contacted once the production version is frozen.

Do you need a pilot's license to fly the Volonaut Airbike?

Volonaut says no pilot's license will be needed in the US, because the Airbike is designed to meet FAA ultralight (Part 103) rules with speed capped at 63 mph. That is the company's claim. Part 103 also caps fuel at 5 US gallons, and Volonaut has not published the Airbike's fuel capacity. Owners would still get company-led training.

Has the Volonaut Airbike actually flown?

Volonaut has released videos of a prototype flying since May 2025, and in April 2026 it said it had completed test flights in California. No independent body has published flight test results, and some viewers questioned the first videos.

Sources

  1. Volonaut: Airbike specifications (October 2026)
  2. Volonaut: Preorder (October 2026)
  3. New Atlas: Volonaut Airbike, production slated for 2026 (July 2025)
  4. Dezeen: Video reveals Volonaut hoverbike that lets users fly 'like a superhero' (August 2025)
  5. Fox News: Jet-powered Volonaut Airbike flying motorcycle soars above traffic at 124 mph (June 2025)
  6. Volonaut on TikTok: Airbike completes first series of test flights in California (April 2026)
  7. Cornell LII: 14 CFR 103.1 Applicability (ultralight vehicles) (October 2026)

Last checked October 17, 2026. Makers revise prices and dates often; confirm with Volonaut before paying a deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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