Safety-first aviation: 8 coaxial motors · Titanium/carbon frame · AI attitude envelope · Optional parachute · 6-point preflight
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Last updated: October 29, 2026

YIVTOL S-Zero personal eVTOL series — specs, editions & U.S. pricing

Direct summary

YIVTOL S-Zero is a single-seat FAA Part 103 personal electric VTOL aircraft priced at $59,000 factory base ($78,900 with the $19,900 U.S. import, delivery, and training package). It delivers 15 minutes of flight endurance per quick-swap battery pack and supports pilots up to 198 lb.

Safety-first standard: 8 coaxial motors · Titanium/carbon frame · AI attitude envelope · Optional parachute & airbag · 6-point preflight & Class G check
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YIVTOL S-Zero
Entry editionFAA Part 103 ultralight

YIVTOL S-Zero

15-minute endurance for pilots up to 198 lb.

Base price
$59,000
Flight time
15 min
Max pilot
198 lb
  • FAA Part 103 ultralight — no pilot license required
  • 15-minute average flight time with 2-minute battery swap
  • Foldable rotor booms — fits in a standard pickup truck bed
  • Eligible for $19,900 import, delivery, and training package (Flight Desk confirms training scope)
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YIVTOL S-Zero safety & pilot weight envelope
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Strict 198 lb pilot limit

Rated for 176 lb standard and 198 lb strict maximum pilot weight (including gear). Pilots over 198 lb must step up to the S-Zero Plus, Lite, or Max to preserve safe hover thrust margin.

8 coaxial motors + AI attitude control

Titanium-and-carbon airframe paired with 8 brushless electric motors on 4 coaxial booms, redundant AI attitude stabilization, and a software-governed ~60 mph Part 103 speed limit.

Ballistic parachute & ≥20% battery rule

Configure with the optional $20,000 Ballistic Airbag & Parachute System, complete Ottawa simulator / test-pilot training, and plan every flight with at least a 20% landing battery reserve.

Compare all four YIVTOL S-Zero editions

Source: global.yivtol.com/s-zero & Rise Vertical U.S. schedule
EditionBase priceWith $19.9k import pkgFlight timeMax pilotDetails
YIVTOL S-Zero$59,000$78,90015 min90 kg / 198 lbView edition →
YIVTOL S-Zero Plus$79,000$98,90025 min120 kg / 264 lbView edition →
YIVTOL S-Zero Lite$99,000$118,90025 min120 kg / 264 lbView edition →
YIVTOL S-Zero Max$139,000$158,90040 min120 kg / 264 lbView edition →

Live YIVTOL S-Zero marketplace allocations (3)

Flight safety standard

Safety on every flight: coaxial redundancy, preflight discipline, and Part 103 limits

Every YIVTOL S-Zero allocation on DroneSales.bid is matched to your pilot weight envelope, backed by 8-motor coaxial propulsion and AI attitude stabilization, and paired with a 6-point preflight checklist and Class G airspace rules.

Safety & preflight guideB4UFLY airspace check

8 coaxial motors + titanium & carbon frame

Eight brushless electric motors mounted on four coaxial booms pair with an extra-high-strength titanium tube and carbon-fiber cockpit structure built within the 253 lb FAA Part 103 airframe limit.

AI-stabilized joystick & 60 mph governor

Redundant onboard flight computers stabilize pitch, roll, and altitude while software-limiting top level speed to ~60 mph inside 14 CFR Part 103 limits.

Optional ballistic parachute & cockpit airbag

Available as a $20,000 factory safety option on new builds — and pre-installed on select pre-owned allocations — for whole-airframe emergency descent protection.

Strict pilot weight matching & simulator prep

We enforce strict pilot weight limits (198 lb max on base S-Zero; 264 lb max on Plus, Lite, and Max) and coordinate Ottawa, IL simulator and test-pilot training before solo flight.

Mandatory 6-point preflight checklist

14 CFR Part 103 · Daylight VFR · Single occupant · Zero congested areas
  1. 1. Boom pins lockedConfirm all four folding carbon rotor booms are seated and locking pins are fully engaged.
  2. 2. Eight coaxial props undamagedInspect all eight upper and lower carbon-fiber blades for nicks, cracks, or fastener play.
  3. 3. Parachute pin briefedOn ballistic parachute and airbag-equipped units, verify safety pin status and cockpit handle path.
  4. 4. 20% minimum landing battery reserveConfirm cell balance and plan flight duration so you touch down with at least 20% charge remaining.
  5. 5. Winds and density altitude checkedVerify calm daylight VFR conditions, gust spread, and local temperature/elevation thrust margin.
  6. 6. Class G airspace verified in B4UFLYCheck Airspace Link AirHub or Aloft for uncontrolled Class G airspace, zero active TFRs, and clear departure paths.

Post-Incident & Hard-Landing Rule: Never fly an aircraft after any hard landing, prop strike, or fault alert. Ground the unit immediately and contact our Flight Desk (if anyone is injured, call 911 first).

Flight Safety Desk: 815-993-0363
Ottawa, Illinois Flight Desk & Simulator Hub

Verify an allocation, review safety fit, or schedule training

DroneSales.bid is an independent authorized Rise Vertical / YIVTOL reseller serving all 48 contiguous U.S. states. Speak directly with our human Flight Desk at 2565 N State Route 23, Ottawa, IL 61350 to confirm pilot weight margin, parachute configuration, and simulator onboarding before you fly.

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