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全尺寸货运版eVTOL样机已总装下线,「蓝霄航空」完成新一轮数千万元融资,年内累计融资近亿元|36氪首发
3 6 Ke·2025-10-13 03:17

Core Insights - Blue Sky Aviation Technology (Jinan) Co., Ltd. has completed a multi-million angel financing round, led by Huacang Capital, to fund the development and mass production of its cargo eVTOL products [2] - The company has raised nearly 100 million yuan in total financing this year, with participation from various investors including Lenovo Star and Gobi Partners [2] - Blue Sky Aviation focuses on developing large-range hybrid eVTOL aircraft, aiming to reshape the air cargo market and promote high-end, intelligent, and green development in the aviation manufacturing industry [2] Company Overview - Founded in June 2024, Blue Sky Aviation is the first domestic manufacturer to adopt a hybrid power and 12-rotor tilt-rotor technology for eVTOL aircraft [2] - The company employs a "cargo first, passenger later" strategy, initially launching a cargo version of the eVTOL to address range anxiety before introducing a passenger version [2] Product Development - The LX-1 cargo eVTOL can achieve a maximum takeoff weight of 2.5 tons, a flight time exceeding 5 hours, and a range of 1000 kilometers, with a maximum payload close to 1 ton [3] - The LX-1 features a "6+6" configuration with 12 rotors, providing enhanced power redundancy and safety during flight [5] - The development of the LX-1 prototype skipped the traditional scaled model phase, moving directly to full-size prototype development, which was completed in under a year [6] Market Position and Future Plans - Blue Sky Aviation aims to be the first company globally to conduct test flights of an extended-range eVTOL with a capacity of over 2 tons [6] - The company plans to complete comprehensive test flights and initiate pilot applications, with an aim to submit airworthiness applications by early next year [6] Investor Perspective - Investors view eVTOL as a core vehicle for the low-altitude economy, with Blue Sky Aviation's hybrid approach expected to overcome current battery density limitations and achieve scalable implementation [7] - The company has demonstrated rapid progress since its establishment, directly developing a full-size prototype and successfully completing assembly [7]