Our world is going 3D
Air taxis are nearing reality.
But, where will they land?
Our transportation grid is about to go 3D. While The Boring Company® is focused on below-ground travel, the air-taxi industry is about to begin serial production at an unprecedented scale. Join this brand new industry and own a Vertiport for as low as $20,000.
WORLD'S LARGEST
VERTIPORT NETWORK
UP is committed to building the largest network of rapid-deploying, modular vertiports and vertistops across metropolitan, suburban, and rural hubs throughout the US.
We are this close
The industry is on the cusp of launching this innovative transportation grid. Here are some recent highlights from past 12 months:
- Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) order backlog includes: 150 units from NetJets; 220 units from Azul
- Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) order backlog includes: 400 units from United; 50 units from Aviair; 40 units from Microflite; 200 units from GlobalX; 1,785 total order backlog
- Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) total order backlog is 1,350; Customers include American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avalon, Bristow, and Iberojet
- Archer (NYSE: ACHR) order backlog includes: 100 units from United
- Joby (NYSE: JOBY) receives part 135 certification from FAA
- Volocopter (backed by Mercedes-Benz) conducts first crewed eVTOL flight
- Airbus (NASDAQ: EADSF) releases CityAirbus NextGen concept
- Wisk (backed by Boeing) releases full-scale, fully-autonomous 6th generation eVTOL; aims to be first eVTOL approved by FAA for autonomous (non-pilot) flight
10,000+ locations available
Our unique business model and modular designs accommodate the challenges of building and deploying the Charge America® or Supercharger® network for eVTOLs and air taxis.
With this approach, we aim to rapidly partner and deploy this network to achieve 10,000+ landing locations in under 10 years.
Own a Vertiport
Our model involves partnering with Franchisees who have existing locations.
Take part in the site procurement and deployment on your existing site or sites, all while participating in the large majority of the revenue, with our target starting price point around $20,000*.
UP will provide designs & engineering, kiosk development, city plan, and access to centralized customers with billing, maintenance, and management systems included via VertiportOS. We want to hear from you if you are interested in building and deploying Vertiports and Vertistops.
*$20,000 starting price point is our target for an Express S Kiosk + Vertistop
UP VERTIPORTS
Introducing the game-changing UP Vertiports and Vertistops
Our proprietary modular architecture combined with an innovative connecting system allows us to be scalable in any environment at an extremely cost-effective price point.
When combined with our unique go-to-market strategy, it's unstoppable.
Minimal Carbon Footprint
Our vertiports and vertistops are designed to be LEED certified with integrated solar panels, LED lighting, battery backups, and upcycled materials.
Vendor Agnostic
Whether you book a flight through your Uber®, United®, or Delta® apps, directly with an eVTOL manufacturer, or even via a travel agent, our network is vendor agnostic.
Configurable Climate Controlled Ports
We have the right configuration for your vertiport needs, no matter what the climate, typography, and city requires. Our all-weather, sustainably designed buildings are low cost and low maintenance.
Weather-Proof Design
Regardless of the outside grid, our vertiports and vertistops all include complete 24hr modular battery systems with on-site solar panel arrays or wind turbines.
Express Vertistop
Vertistops are the perfect solution for an extremely low price point to deploy where there is existing space and infrastructure, like parking decks and parking lots.
The future is here
The UP modern design language elevates your mood, enhances the excitement, and brings in a flair for science fiction.
Functional Minimalism
Our sleek and minimalistic approach to design is not just for its awe-inspiring looks, it enables us to build and deploy quickly.
Waterfall Roof
Our stunning roof design is as functional as it is beautiful. It houses HVAC, energy storage batteries, safety redundant systems, and other mechanicals.
Mission Capable
Our ability to "think outside the box" transforms our mission into reality.
Robust Engineering
Our vertiports are engineered to last after years of use and misuse as commercial infrastructures.
Smart Roof
The heating elements embedded in the smart roof evaporate away moisture, including rain and snow. The liquid is drained away at the bottom of the waterfall roof.
Our journey
From idea to reality, we passionately pursue a brighter future.
FAQ
What is an eVTOL?
An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a variety of VTOL aircraft that uses electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically.
There are four current types of eVTOL: multi-copter, tilt-rotor, lift + cruise, and tilt-wing.
Similar to helicopters, eVTOLs fly at an average speed of 160mph.
Level 5 autonomous flight capability is an integral part of eVTOL development.
eVTOLs are designed for cruising noise levels of 45 dB - quieter than cars. For comparison helicopters produce 78 dB at a cruising altitude of 2,000 feet.
What is a Vertiport or Vertistop?
A location designed to specifically support the operations, landing, takeoff, parking, and/or charging of eVTOL aircraft.
What is the difference between a Vertiport and a Vertistop?
A Vertistop is a take-off and landing area for a single eVTOL mainly used for customer pick-up and drop-off, which can be located on existing infrastructures like buildings and parking structures.
A Vertiport is intended for longer eVTOL aircraft flights. A Vertiport consists of multiple landing and take-off sites, usually equipped with the necessary maintenance and charging facilities for eVTOL aircraft to operate effectively.
What is the current regulatory climate?
Ongoing. The FAA has provided a standard vertiport design as guidance for vertiport operators.
The vertiport design includes the required safety markings and lighting aids, enabling eVTOL aircraft to identify vertiport locations, especially during night operations.
The specified vertiport lighting system has the same equipment utilized in heliports, such as elevated lights, identification beacons, and wind cones.
How far along is UP on the development of this network?
UP is in the early conceptual phases of this product. Follow us for updates and news as we continue to develop this exciting product.
Who are the major eVTOL manufacturers?
- Archer
- Bell
- Embraer
- EVA Labs
- Joby Aviation
- Lillium
- Opener
- Overair
- Supernal
- Terrafugia
- Wisk
For more information, visit eVTOL News Aircraft Directory or AAM Reality Index.
What is the team experience?
We are a small team of visionaries, engineers, and designers. Some of the brands we have personally worked with across unique roles over our careers are:
- ICON Aircraft
- Terrafugia
- Boom Supersonic
- SpinLaunch
- Ford
- Snap
- Acura
- Audio Technica
- Mercury Marine
Visit our About page to learn more about the leadership.
- Concept renderings shown throughout. Not available for use.
- This concept is at an early stage and there is no guarantee that it will be released to the market, based on many factors, some of which are, but not limited to: market growth, market timing, FAA approval of eVTOLs, city planning approval, change of direction of the company, company financing, and/or company execution.