Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has won Gold in the 2024 NY Product Design Awards for the Helix, its first production aircraft. The Helix is a fixed-wing aircraft built on Pivotal’s fourth-generation eVTOL platform. Efficient, compact, and simple, the Helix is transportable in a 16-foot trailer and easy to assemble— from storage to sky in 30 minutes.

“We’re proud to earn a NY Product Design Award for the Helix. Pivotal’s design philosophy revolves around elegance, intelligence and simplicity,” said Ken Karklin, Pivotal CEO. “Jump in and take off straight up into the sky. The Helix redefines personal mobility.”

Each element of the Helix is meticulously designed to ensure effortless control and comfort throughout the journey. Automated features like landing assist increase the ease of operation of these cloud-connected vehicles.

“We are thrilled to once again recognize remarkable submissions that raise the bar for excellence in design and outstanding work at the NY Product Design Awards,” remarked Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of the International Awards Associate (IAA). “Out of the myriad of competitors, Pivotal stood out triumphantly with a submission that captivated the jury’s attention.”

At the heart of this single-seat aircraft lies a robust fault-tolerant design, bolstered by triple modular flight control systems. Based on Pivotal’s patented aero-architecture, the entire aircraft tilts for vertical takeoff and landing, rather than wing assemblies or rotors rotating to reorient thrust. The tilt aircraft design reduces weight and complexity, while eliminating multiple points of failure.