A Chinese company is set to launch a personal electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) by the end of this year, with a price tag in the 50 million KRW range.

Recently, science media outlet New Atlas reported, citing the Chinese company Rictor, that the single-seat eVTOL "X4" is scheduled for delivery within this year.

According to the report, Rictor unveiled the eVTOL X4 at CES 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, held in Las Vegas, USA. The X4 is a single-seat electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft powered by eight motor-propeller units mounted on four arms. The arms, made of carbon fiber, and the 160 cm (63-inch) propellers can be folded when not in use, allowing the aircraft to be transported in the bed of a pickup truck.

Rikter from China to deliver single-seat eVTOL 'X4' within this year
20 minutes flight per charge · Maximum speed 80 km/h

Carbon fiber arms and foldable propellers
Can be transported in the bed of a pickup truck

Complies with FAA ultralight aircraft regulations
Can be operated without a pilot license

Single-seat eVTOL 'X4' by Chinese company Rikter. Official YouTube of Rikter

The most eye-catching aspect is the price. While the Jetson One, a personal eVTOL that has attracted attention, is priced at 128,000 dollars (approximately 187.97 million KRW), the X4 will be launched at 39,900 dollars (about 58.59 million KRW). The deposit is set at 5,000 dollars (around 7.34 million KRW).

The X4 is capable of vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter, and its maximum forward flight speed reaches 80 km/h (50 mph). However, flight time is limited to about 20 minutes per charge. The maximum payload, including the pilot, is 100 kg. Rictor's parent company, Kuickwheel Technology, described the X4 as a "light aerial mobility" vehicle, essentially positioning it as a short-distance commuter transport.

The media outlet noted, "The aircraft is equipped with a semi-solid dual battery pack, designed to ensure safe landing even if one battery module fails," and added, "A parachute system is also installed to prepare for serious emergencies."

Rictor stated that the X4 can autonomously fly along pre-set routes and can operate at extremely low altitudes, as low as 3 meters (10 feet). The company emphasized that the X4 complies with Part 103 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for ultralight aircraft, allowing it to be legally operated without airworthiness certification or a pilot license.