California’s Mayman Aerospace has commenced flight testing for the full pre-production model of the RAZOR P100, the base model for a family of dual-use, multi-function vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in autonomous aerospace technology.
Designed to transport a payload of 45 kilograms up to about 385 kilometres, the AI-guided RAZOR P100 is poised to transform both military and civilian operations. The aircraft’s potential use cases include contested cargo delivery, target drone operations, cruise missile capabilities, missile range extension, disaster recovery, offshore energy servicing, long-line sea rescue, medical transport, and more.
The RAZOR P100’s range, payload, and speed make it an unparalleled asset for defence, commercial industry, and civilian/government market sectors.
Mayman Aerospace is currently operating under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract with the US Department of Defense, further demonstrating the strategic importance of this innovative platform.
“The RAZOR P100 is a transformative aerospace technology driven by intelligent AI/ML, resilient comms and navigation that will give battlefield commanders, industry leaders, and civilian officials unprecedented flexibility to use low-cost, ultra-fast, highly compact, and fully autonomous Air Utility Vehicles in ways never before imagined or possible,” said Founder and CEO David Mayman. “We are excited to open this entirely new frontier of autonomous AI-driven VTOL aerospace.”
The RAZOR P100’s specifications underscore its revolutionary capabilities. Achieving speeds of up to Mach 0.75, the aircraft requires a take-off and landing footprint of just 10×10 feet and measures a compact 196 centimetres from nose to tail. It can be launched in minutes by a two-person crew without the need for specialized equipment or prepared surfaces. Additionally, its plug-and-play modular design ensures quick and easy field maintenance, further enhancing its operational efficiency.
