XPeng AeroHT “Land Aircraft Carrier” — Key Specifications
Control System: Supports both manual and autonomous modes, featuring an innovative single-hand joystick control system. Training takes only about 5 minutes, with full proficiency achievable in approximately 3 hours.
Functionality:
· Automatic separation and docking of modules — with a single button or via smartphone.
· Dual operation modes: manual and autonomous.
· Single-stick control with simplified autopilot, including one-click takeoff/landing, obstacle avoidance, and more.
· Safety: redundant systems and aviation-grade reliability.
Current Status and Development Plans
· First public flight: Zhuhai Airshow, November 2024
· Pre-orders open: late 2024
· Mass production and deliveries: starting in 2026 (production launch in 2025)
· Price: up to ¥2 million (≈ $280,000 USD), with some estimates reaching $300,000
· Orders: around 3,000 potential clients to date; applications include tourism, transportation, and rescue operations
· Production capacity: Guangzhou factory — up to 10,000 units per year